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Theatre of Blood


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Theatre of BloodSeven self-regarding critics assemble at a disused theatre in response to a mysterious invitation. Too late they discover its gruesome purpose as Edward Lionheart, an actor frenzied by a lifetime of sneering reviews, hacks his revengeful way through the bloody works of Shakespeare, assisted by a gang of murderous tramps. The laws of theatre supersede the laws of physics in this macabre exhibition of putty noses, Kensington gore and some very large acting indeed.
Author Lee Simpson
Author Phelim McDermott

Production details

By special arrangement with MGM on Stage.

Special Performances

  • 23 Jun 05 Open Captioned (STAGETEXT)
  • 24 Jun 05 Audio Described
  • 25 Jun 05 Audio Described

News etc

Review: Theatre of Blood
23May05: Highly improbable becomes probable.
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Company

Producer Improbable Theatre
Producer National Theatre
Adapted by Lee Simpson
Adapted by Phelim McDermott
Director Phelim McDermott
Director Lee Simpson (associate director)
Design Rae Smith
Lighting Colin Grenfell
Music Joby Talbot
Director Terry King (fight)
Sound Gareth Fry
Performer Jim Broadbent (Edward Lionheart)
Performer Paul Bentall
Performer Sally Dexter
Performer Nick Haverson
Performer Mark Lockyer
Performer Tim McMullan
Performer Rachael Spence
Performer Steve Steen
Performer Rachael Stirling
Performer Gerard Bell
Performer Bette Bourne
Performer Hayley Carmichael
Performer Stephen Harper
Performer Victoria Willing
Performer Edward Woodall
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