Copenhagen
By Michael FraynIn 1941, in the middle of the Second World War, the great German physicist Werner Heisenberg made a strange trip to Copenhagen to see his Danish counterpart Niels Bohr. They were old friends, and their brilliant collaboration in the twenties had begun to lay bare the mysteries at the heart of...
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By Henrik Ibsen. Adpated by Anya ReissNora and Torvald's marriage vows are a binding contract, but when scandal threatens to wreck their lives, it's time to renegotiate the terms. Money, sex, power – this time nothing's off the table.
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By Suzie MillerJessica Parks is a maverick London Crown Court Judge; sharp, compassionate, and determined to change a system she knows isn't always just. But her career exists inter alia (‘among other things') as she balances motherhood, friendship and the elusive notion of ‘having it all'. So, when an unthinkable event...
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While They Were Waiting
By Gary WilmotUpstairs at the Gatehouse, London
Nobody waits like Mulberry. Waiting is his hobby. He waits whenever and wherever he can. Whilst waiting for a big yellow door of opportunity to open, his reverie is smashed by the arrival of a stranger called Bix: an inquisitive, restless sort with skin too thick to realise his intrusion. Much to Mulberry's irritation, a profound and meaningful friendship develops.
See cast, creatives, and 2 reviewsFlyby
By Theo Jamieson with Adam LensonSouthwark Playhouse Borough - The Large, London
FLYBY follows brilliant but volatile engineer Daniel, who steals a spacecraft and vanishes into deep space, prompting an exploration of his history through non-sequential flashbacks and space logs. The narrative focuses on the passionate and combustible relationship between Daniel and documentary filmmaker Emily, highlighting their individual struggles with psychological unravelling and moral ambiguity. Ultimately, the musical examines the magnetic, reckless desire that binds the two characters together.
See cast, creatives, and 9 reviewsGood Golly Miss Molly
By Bob EatonNew Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme
One of the biggest hits in New Vic history, Good Golly Miss Molly is a powerful, music-fuelled, feel-good drama that bursts back onto the stage this spring as part of our 40th anniversary celebrations At the frontline of a community fighting for survival, their vibrant street faces demolition. But Molly Gordon and her band of neighbours are refusing to go quietly. Gathered together in the local workingmen's club, Molly's even managed to reunite her former rock ‘n' roll band, Ronnie Angel and The Devils. As the fate of their homes is decided, the residents of Victoria Street relive the community's past, and the triumphs and tragedies of their daily lives. But is there a future for their street? Pulsing with energy, nostalgia and a foot-stomping soundtrack of rock ‘n' roll hits from an era gone by, Good Golly Miss Molly charts the history of one local community against a backdrop of social turmoil, societal changes and tumultuous friendships. A story of defiance, solidarity and unbreakable community spirit in the face of adversity, this feel-good show is as relevant as ever!
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