|
Shows
|
Wednesday 18th - Saturday 21st April 2012
The Crescent Theatre, Sheepcote Street, BrindleyPlace Birmingham, B16 8AE
"Beneath the gags, the playwright's rumbling sense of lost dignity resulting from unemployment and chauvinism, gives this stunning debut a perceptive and frightening reality." City Limits.
First staged at the Royal Court in 1986, Road tells of one wild night in a derelict northern street. Sharp and comic scenes jostle viciously to expose a population driven mad by despair. With recent riots and Government cuts, this will be a timely revival – we will examine 'community neglect' and individuals'loneliness and how we can actively contribute to happiness and security within our own neighbourhoods.
This is a difficult script and we will be toning down some of the language, whilst still retaining the impact and power. There are some great chorus scenes - some as a whole group and some breaking down into old and young chorus – having a wild night on the tiles and breaking into houses respectively! Everyone will take part in a positive and uplifting finale – looking to a brighter, better future.
|
Subscribe to RSS Feed
