Post by showgirl on Apr 5, 2019 19:23:56 GMT
Don't tell me it's my turn to start a thread again? OK then:
"Ageing thespian Richard is preparing to direct his first theatre class in a maximum security prison, assisted by his former-actress ex-wife Jane and an inexperienced social worker called Alice. When only two inmates turn up he decides to go ahead with the class nonetheless - and so begins a captivating and darkly comic exploration of life, within the walls.
Written by the multi Molière Award-winning Alexis Michalik (Edmond, Le Porteur d'histoire, Le Cercle des illusionnistes) the critically acclaimed Intra Muros will enjoy its UK Premiere at Park Theatre.
Full of Michalik’s trademark sharp wit and extraordinary method of storytelling, including a live on-stage DJ; this multi-faceted, provocative comedy drama questions our concept of time and its effect on the human spirit."
I saw the first preview last night (advertised as 90 mins straight through but closer to 105 though it may reduce slightly), which was warmly received. The summary above puts it better than I could and it's such an entertaining and thought-provoking mixture that it's hard to categorise but it really makes you think while you're having fun and a large part of the challenge is trying to work out what's really going on and whether the dots join up to make a complete picture.
That's 2 plays by this author within a matter of days for me and they've made me keen to see more of his work.
"Ageing thespian Richard is preparing to direct his first theatre class in a maximum security prison, assisted by his former-actress ex-wife Jane and an inexperienced social worker called Alice. When only two inmates turn up he decides to go ahead with the class nonetheless - and so begins a captivating and darkly comic exploration of life, within the walls.
Written by the multi Molière Award-winning Alexis Michalik (Edmond, Le Porteur d'histoire, Le Cercle des illusionnistes) the critically acclaimed Intra Muros will enjoy its UK Premiere at Park Theatre.
Full of Michalik’s trademark sharp wit and extraordinary method of storytelling, including a live on-stage DJ; this multi-faceted, provocative comedy drama questions our concept of time and its effect on the human spirit."
I saw the first preview last night (advertised as 90 mins straight through but closer to 105 though it may reduce slightly), which was warmly received. The summary above puts it better than I could and it's such an entertaining and thought-provoking mixture that it's hard to categorise but it really makes you think while you're having fun and a large part of the challenge is trying to work out what's really going on and whether the dots join up to make a complete picture.
That's 2 plays by this author within a matter of days for me and they've made me keen to see more of his work.