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Dmitry Krymov Lab. From Russia, with fire. Dmitry Krymov is one of Russia's most influential theatre directors, the creator of visually majestic, moving yet witty experiences. Opus No.7 places its audience on the stage, tantalisingly close to the action of a genre-defying double bill. The oppression of Soviet Jews and the censorship of Shostakovich under Stalin are depicted through larger-than-life puppets, duelling pianos, living walls and blizzards of newsprint; epic images conjured up from the simplest of materials. This is mouth-watering theatre on a grand scale and Northern Stage is thrilled to be bringing Krymov and his collaborators to Newcastle. Language: Spoken in Russian with English surtitles. Recommended age: 12+. Running time: 2hrs 30mins (inclu. interval)