Cast: Andy Daniel
Director: Simon Reade Writer: Michael Morpurgo Theatre: West Yorkshire Playhouse Duration: 135 minutes Start Date: October 27, 2014 End Date: October 28, 2014 Michael Morpurgo’s Private Peaceful demobilizes at West Yorkshire Playhouse this season as part of a national tour which completes in November. It is 1914 and Tommo Peaceful, a Devonshire teenager, follows his elder brother into the trenches of The Great War. Following severe shellshock, the young soldier finds himself accused of desertion, a charge which often results in the death sentence. An evocation of childhood and a testament to the horrors of conflict, Private Peaceful is a play set to resonate with audiences of all ages.
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Cast: Lucy Ellinson
Director: Christopher Haydon Writer: George Brant Theatre: West Yorkshire Playhouse Duration: 65 minutes Start Date: October 23, 2014 End Date: October 25, 2014 Gate Theatre’s production of Grounded by George Brant touches down at West Yorkshire Playhouse this month. It is a soliloquy in the life of a hot shot F-16 pilot who becomes a lover and mother during a war of nerves. Grounded is an unconventional tale of a bird whose wings are clipped, whose expectations fall down to earth and whose social freedoms become restrained. In all, the title of the show encompasses every literal meaning of the word. Cast: Martin Marquez, Kate Phillips, Susie Trayling, Joseph Mydell, Alan Williams, Corinna Powlesland, Daniel Poyser, David Killick, Dominic Gately, Jim Bywater, Lynette Clarke, Marlene Sidaway, Steven Beard, Tim Chipping.
Director: James Brining Writer: Arthur Miller Theatre: West Yorkshire Playhouse Start Date: September 29, 2014 End Date: October 25, 2014 This season sees Arthur Miller’s celebrated drama of social paranoia reinterpreted by the West Yorkshire Playhouse. Tracing the Salem witch trials of the 17th century, The Crucible is an allegorical protest and social commentary reflecting anxieties of the 1950s and beyond. Abigail Williams is a girl who has been sexually awakened and rejected by her employer, John Proctor. When Williams and her friends are accused of practicing satanic crafts, Proctor is tangled in a dark web of accusation, sin and social cleansing. Soon his wife and dozens of townsfolk become embroiled through Williams’ vindictive manipulations, forcing Proctor make his own, ultimate sacrifice. Cast: Kevin Trainor, Siobhan Redmond, Leah Brotherhead, Esther Ruth Elliott, Christopher Keegan, Gary Lilburn, Ann Louise Ross, Oliver Wilson.
Director: Dominic Hill Writer: Christopher Marlowe and Colin Teevan Theatre: West Yorkshire Playhouse Duration: 130 minutes The West Yorkshire Playhouse joins forces with Glasgow’s Citizens Theatre to reimagine Christopher Marlowe’s controversial classic, Doctor Faustus. With two acts completely rewritten by Colin Teevan within a contemporary setting, the play brings Faustus’ horrific experiences into the domestic sphere embracing modern language and popular culture, bookended by Marlow’s original opening and closing acts. Cast: Ella Harris
Director: Justin Audibert Writer: Boff Whalley Theatre: Leeds City Varieties Duration: 50 minutes + 60 minutes Red Ladder Theatre present Songs of Solidarity, Suffrage & Strength – a double-bill of drama and music at Leeds City Varieties. Leeds Grand Theatre is the launch venue for An Afternoon with Sir Roger Moore, a touring one-man show where the much loved James Bond star recalls his adventures in acting and beyond.
Roger Moore is best known for his portrayal of James Bond, the slick secret service agent with a licence to kill. The second actor to take to the role, Moore remains the longest serving, starring in no less than seven blockbuster movies between 1973 and 1985. In his show, Moore recounts his Bond experiences, amongst his work on The Saint and The Persuaders, over two relaxed hours, sharing eyebrow-raising stories about Tony Curtis, Errol Flynn and Grace Jones, to name but a few. Cast: Jessica Hayles, Naveed Khan, Karina Sugden, Gareth Taylor, Anna Tierney, Russell Woodhead
Director: Jack Lowe Writer: Curious Directive Theatre: West Yorkshire Playhouse Duration: 85 minutes After The Rainfall arrives at the West Yorkshire Playhouse this month following a successful run on the Edinburgh Fringe. Following four stories that intertwine over seventy years, the play demonstrates how worlds collide and are inevitably influenced by politics, literature and technology. The narrative follows four definite strands. In 1952 Edward is completing a reconnaissance mission with the help of Ishak, a self-taught pilot, over the Egyptian desert. Meanwhile in 1986, Claire is sculpting in Cumbria and awaiting an offer from University, whilst in 2013 Rashia is on a pilgrimage across Europe. Finally 2022 introduces us to John, who is promoting his popular science book about the society of ants in relation to human behaviour. These disparate stands have little relationship at the beginning of the play, however their threads gradually converge, influencing one another through past and future echoes. Cast: Abigail Jaye, Dani Harmer, Sam Attwater, Philip Franks, Kristian Lavercombe, Ceris Hine, Oliver Thornton, Harry Neale, Joel Montague, Henry Davis, Christos Dante, David Gale
Director: Christopher Luscombe Writer: Richard O’Brien Theatre: Leeds Grand Theatre Duration: 115 minutes The Rocky Horror Show stops off at The Leeds Grand Theatre this month as part of its celebratory 40th anniversary tour. Conceived in 1973 by Richard O’Brien, the show ran continuously in the West End until 1980, winning critical acclaim. In 1975 a movie adaptation cultivated a cult following and contributed to an enduring legacy which continues to this day, supported by a legion of passionate fans. The sci-fi musical is a loving parody of 1950s B-movie fare, following the journey of Brad and Janet as they stumble upon the mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a sex-crazed transvestite-scientist. Revealing his plan to build himself a muscled man to satisfy his burning desires, Brad and Janet attempt to escape but soon become embroiled in a strange triangle of sex, horror, aliens and rock ‘n roll. Cast: Jason Durr, Andrew Hall, Tanya Franks, Adrian Lukis, Victor McGuire, Andrew Langtree, Kerry Peers.
Director: Nikolai Foster Writer: Mark Catley Theatre: West Yorkshire Playhouse Sherlock Holmes is an icon of literature, instantly recognisable with his deerstalker cap, spyglass and pipe. Accompanied by his faithful assistant Dr. Watson, both characters have appeared in plays, radio shows, films and television series in dozens of languages. This month, the West Yorkshire Playhouse offers its own take on the famous detective, in a new piece of writing from Mark Catley based on the characters originally created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Cast: Lucy Ellinson, Brian Ferguson
Director: Clare Duffy Writer: Clare Duffy Theatre: West Yorkshire Playhouse Duration: 105 minutes Unlimited Theatre brings Money The Game Show to the West Yorkshire Playhouse this April, promising a unique theatrical experience where 10,000 pound coins are up for grabs. The performance begins unconventionally as two hosts, Queenie and Casino, gather ticket holders in the foyer space. Dividing the audience into two competitive parties for independent performances, the evening begins with demonstrations on the value of the subject of the night: Money. After some prep talk and motivational rallying, the divided audience are ready for blood and to do battle in the performance space. |
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