Lucy J Skilbeck and Nancy Medina both won the Genesis Future Directors Awards for 2017 and will direct three plays between them, to be shown at the Young Vic. From March 22nd to the 1st April 2017, The Clare will be presenting Lucy J Skilbeck's productions of two one-act comedic shorts The Bear and The Proposal. The plays written by Anton Chekhov and… Continue reading NEWS: Young Vic Announces New shows from Award-Winning Emerging Directors
The Young Vic Theatre has today confirmed casting for Once in a Lifetime and Trade - as well as the first two productions set for the stage in 2017. It was confirmed that actor and comedian Harry Enfield will make his theatrical debut in Richard Jones' production of Once in a Lifetime, playing Hollywood studio boss Glogauer… Continue reading NEWS: Harry Enfield to Make Theatre Debut in Once in a Lifetime at Young Vic
Based on the book by Polish journalist Ryszard Kapuściński tells the story of the downfall of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia. This production directed by Walter Meierjohann is creative, passionate and intense. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQsG1STvmL0 Adapted by Colin Teevan, The Emperor makes for a gripping piece of theatre, thanks to the wonderfully creative nature of the production which… Continue reading REVIEW: The Emperor, Young Vic Theatre
Casting for Roy Alexander Weise's production of Katori Hall's The Mountaintop, playing at the Young Vic Theatre from the 7th to the 29th October has been confirmed. Having won the 2010 Olivier Award for Best New Play, Katori Hall's The Mountaintop will return to the stage starring Gbolahan Obisesan as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and RonkẹAdékoluẹjo as Camae. Katori Hall's… Continue reading NEWS: Cast Announced for The Mountaintop at the Young Vic
Billie Piper stars as Yerma, a woman who is desperate for a child in Simon Stone's production. It opened at the Young Vic Theatre last night (4th August) - so what have critics made of it? The Guardian: *** Michael Billington found: "The piece is well performed not only by Piper but by Brendan Cowell… Continue reading Review Round Up…Yerma, Young Vic Theatre
With so many shows opening this month, here is a guide to some of the ones to look out for. Treasure Island, St Paul's Church, Covent Garden: already in previews, this promenade performance of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story is perfect viewing on a Summer's evening, presented by Iris Theatre. Booking until 28th August. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgkCjLEngPI The Secret… Continue reading Shows Opening: August 2016
Casting has been confirmed for Conor McPherson’s new translation of The Nest by Franz Xaver Kroetz, which will run at the Young Vic from the 28th October to the 26th November. Caoilfhionn Dunne and Laurence Kinlan will star in Ian Rickson’s production of this German classic two-hander. Kurt and Martha are soon to become parents, both working hard to… Continue reading NEWS: Cast Announced for The Nest
This hard hitting play about FGM in Britain, revealing the price that some girls have to pay to become a woman written by Charlene James and directed by Gbolahan Obisesan is on at the Young Vic for a short run - but what have critics thought of it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHWKbeJSo98 The Independent: **** Paul Taylor commented that: "Charlene… Continue reading Review Round Up… Cuttin’ It @Young Vic Theatre
Thank goodness! We are halfway through the working week, so its time to think of ways to spend your Bank holiday weekend, so here is a few ideas.... 1. Blue/Orange, Young Vic Theatre: Joe Penhall's play is directed by Matthew Xia, in which race, ethics and sanity all collide in this Olivier award winning play.… Continue reading Things to See and Do… Wednesday 25th May
Matthew Xia directs this production of Joe Penhall's play about race,ethics, sanity and prejudice at the Young Vic Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQET19MBkEY Time Out:****Andrzej Lukowski wrote: "all credit to Xia and cast for making this sardonic comment on another time and place feel horribly and exuberantly timeless." WhatsOnstage.com: *** Matt Trueman said: "Matthew Xia's production, though it shows… Continue reading Review Round Up…Blue/Orange @Young Vic Theatre
