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Othello (2009)
By William Shakespeare
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The cast performed in perfect harmony
both musically and with the text and the multi-use sets,
simple but effective lighting and sound kept the audience
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~ Neil McEwan, The Scotsman |
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16th century Venice. A military ensign passed over for promotion
and consumed with jealously plots the overthrow of his noble
general, the mighty Othello. Following on from the success of
Shakespeare’s R&J and Kill Bill Macbeth, South Hill Park Arts
Centre presents a major new production of Shakespeare’s great
domestic tragedy co-produced with Icarus Theatre Collective and
Original Theatre Company.
We bring the world of Othello vividly
to life, featuring a live string quartet, original music from
composer Ron McAllister, and an ensemble cast. We combine
Shakespeare’s vivid language with some of Britain’s greatest
talent to tell a dangerous tale of ambition, jealousy, and love.
Tackling subjects of racism, belonging, and deception, this is a
classic take on a poignant tragedy that mercilessly explores every
inch of the human condition.
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Vincent in Brixton (2009)
By Nicholas Wright
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One of the best new plays ever presented
by the National Theatre |
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~ John Peter, The Times |
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The year is 1873. A young art dealer called Vincent Van Gogh
arrives at 87 Hackford Road in Brixton looking for a room and
looking for love. As Vincent settles in to his new lodging he
finds himself inexplicably drawn to his grieving landlady Ursula
with whom he starts a turbulent, secret relationship that will
change his life forever.
Set in a working, authentic kitchen the
smells, sights and sounds of life in 87 Hackford Road are brought
vividly to life, immersing the audience in a truly extraordinary
theatrical experience. The Play wrenches home the destructive
power of love and art and the sacrifices made by those who create
it. The play begins as a straight-forward love story, and as the
allusions between life at 87 Hackford Road and art intensify, this
story turns this into a tragic parable about the ruthless flame of
art consuming all in its path.
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Mallard (2009)
By Oliver Nias
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Examining the dangers and nature of myth, Mallard is a play that
sees in the New Year but spans a decade. Leland, an editor who had
published Al Foxton's ground breaking novel ten years ago, is
called by his reclusive old client and is asked if he would write
his biography. Leland passes the task on to his ambitious
biographer, Scott.
The breadth of the mystery surrounding Al
Foxton unfolds as both Leland and work partner, Diane, stir Scott's
mind with rumour and reportage. Why was Foxton sent to an asylum?
Did he murder his parents? Why title his novel Mallard? Scott has
one night with Foxton, and one hell of an opportunity to find out.
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R & J (2008)
By William Shakespeare
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Art imitates life and life is enriched by
the power of theatre...as Alastair Whatley's production casts
new light on this most romantic of plays. |
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~ Michael Stewart, The Morning Star |
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Set in the 1950’s at an exclusive boarding school, four pupils run
into the chapel late one night in a bid to escape from their
repressive school routines and begin reading the story aloud.
School and social rules are addressed and shattered as the
students come to understand the real price of challenging fate and
the true dangers of forbidden love.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream (2007)
By William Shakespeare
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I'd go so far as to
say the it was the best Shakespeare I've seen and our group of
11 year olds were well and truly entranced. |
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~ Audience Member |
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Shakespeare’s classic comedy of love and Midsummer madness was
transported into the world with royalty, celebrity, workmen and
fairies walking arm in arm. Playing in the open air all over the
country the production opened as a promenade production in the
beautiful ground of South Hill Park Arts Centre before touring
nationally in the summer of 2007.
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The Taming Of The Shrew (2006)
By William Shakespeare
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Wonderfully Staged in The Abbey
Gardens...performed superbly. |
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~ Bury Free Press |
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Shakespeare’s tale of the battle of the sexes seen against the
background of a changing world sets up an unforgettable
relationship between America’s most eligible G.I. and England’s
most Shrewish Wren.
Directed by Alastair Whatley
Designed by George Heyworth
Music by Roger Illingworth
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Twelfth Night (2005)
By William Shakespeare
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Innovative, fresh and bang up to date. |
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~ Joel Mapp, BBC Radio |
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Twins Viola and Sebastian are separated in a shipwreck and,
disguising herself as the servant Cesario, Viola becomes a footman
to Orsino the Duke of Illyria. Set the task of winning Olivia’s
heart for her master she finds herself falling in love with Orsino
whilst at the same time becoming the object of Olivia’s
affections... Meanwhile, with his overbearing manner and
Puritanical attitudes, Olivia’s Butler Malvolio has antagonised
other members of the household, in cahoots with Feste the Clown
the disgruntled household hatch a conspiracy against the pompous
Malvolio. But
sometimes revenge can go too far…
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