Middlemarch Parts 1 & 2
By Nina Raine — From the novel by George EliotAs the community of Middlemarch confront the dawning of social progress and political reform - embraced by some and opposed by others - a series of private stories emerge. From devout optimist Dorothea Brooke and ambitious young doctor Tertius Lydgate, to principled pragmatist Mary Garth and the morally deficient Nicholas...
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By Theresa IkokoNigeria, 2014. Teenagers Tisana, Haleema, and Ruhab are best friends, busy swapping notes on celebrities, sex positions, and dodging carbs. But when they're kidnapped by militant insurgents and forced towards an uncertain future, they have only each other to turn to. As fear and religious differences begin to fracture their...
Continue reading...The Sea
By Edward BondThis biting dark comedy takes place in 1907 in a small, seaside village on the East Anglian Coast. The world of the village is harsh, a place where the weak are destroyed by the strong and the strong abuse their power. Mrs Rafi, the bullying matriarch, and her clique of simpering...
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The Snowman
By Raymond Briggs. Adpated by Will TuckettBirmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
When a young boy's snowman comes to life on Christmas Eve, the two set off on a night-time quest for adventure. On their travels they meet dancing penguins, reindeer and naturally, Father Christmas. Watch spellbound as the Snowman flies through the night sky above you, before escaping the clutches of the evil Jack Frost to return home for Christmas morning. Brand new production. More than three decades after its original staging, Raymond Briggs' cherished story returns in an updated production from Birmingham Rep that brings the timeless tale to life. Featuring Howard Blake's iconic score, including the beloved 'Walking in the Air', the show is a heartwarming celebration of friendship.
See cast, creatives, and 2 reviewsMemoriam
By Noga FlaishonSouthwark Playhouse Borough - The Large, London
UK premiere
What if you could experience someone else's memories? In the near future, tech company Memoriam is able to extract and repackage human memories as immersive VR experiences. When her grandmother Rivka becomes the last living Holocaust survivor, Memoriam employee Rachel sees an opportunity to preserve her memories and safeguard an invaluable piece of history. But as the boundaries between commerce and remembrance begin to blur, the repercussions for their family prove far greater than anyone could imagine. Startlingly funny and deeply moving, Noga Flaishon's new play is a searing look at the commodification of memory, the legacy of trauma and the stories we pass on.
See cast, creatives, and 6 reviewsThe Dark
By Lemony Snicket — Adapted by Daphna AttiasBattersea Arts Centre (BAC), London
Adapted from Lemony Snicket's picture book, The Dark is a universal and empowering family adventure about facing one's fears. Laszlo is afraid of the dark. The dark lives in the basement. It doesn't visit Laszlo in his room. Until one night it does . . . Join Laszlo on his journey to meet the dark, and find out why it will never bother him again. Merging vibrant physicality with live music to create captivating performances, The Dark is accessible for blind and visually impaired children through integrated audio-description and touch tours.
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