We live in a time where old orders are collapsing: from the post-colonial nation states of the Middle East, to the EU and the American election. Through it all, tech savvy and extremist groups rip through 20th century political certainties. Amidst this, a generation of young men find themselves burning with resentment; this crisis of masculinity leads them into an online world of fantasy, violence and reality. Manchester-based writer and theatre-maker Javaad Alipoor spent time in this digital realm, exploring the blurry and complex world of extremists, spies, journalists and fantasists. This bold one-man show weaves together their stories, inviting the audience into that web.T0705214586Company The Javaad Alipoor Company. Director Javaad Alipoor. Director Kirsty Housley. | |
| 6 Nov 20 | Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh :: V605 listing details L01250315525 |
| 3 Nov 20 to 5 Nov 20 | Home Theatre, Manchester :: V1858052535 listing details L01632330647 |
| 19 Aug 19 to 24 Aug 19 | Assembly, Edinburgh :: V1535815773 listing details L1897815739 |
| 23 Apr 19 to 27 Apr 19 | The Tobacco Factory Theatres, Bristol :: V1384579886 listing details L01598794311 |
T846584434Through this lens in a show co-commissioned by HOME, Transform Festival, and Ovalhouse in London, Javaad explores the complexities of being a young male Muslim today.Presented byNorthern Stage. Director Javaad Alipoor. Director Kirsty Housely. Design Ben Pacey. Lighting Ben Pacey. Design Jack Offord (video). Sound Simon McCorry. Producer Luke Emery. Director Natalie Diddams (associate director). Performer Javaad Alipoor. | |
| 5 Jul 18 to 6 Jul 18 | NST City, Southampton :: V256483315 listing details L075978607 |
| 14 Jun 18 to 16 Jun 18 | Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V568 listing details L01770427982 |
| 24 Jan 18 to 10 Feb 18 | Bush Theatre, Inner London :: V300 listing details L0393181901 |
| 9 Oct 17 to 12 Oct 17 | Home Theatre, Manchester :: V1858052535 listing details L0150832220 |
| 5 Aug 17 to 26 Aug 17 | The Fringe Office, Edinburgh :: V1059 listing details L0674852544 |
