An Audience with Steven Berkoff - T01508266878Iconic actor, director and writer Steven Berkoff takes to the stage to talk about his astonishing career. His work on stage, film and TV combines the artistic, esoteric and popular. Born in the heart of London's East End in 1937, he studied drama in London and Paris before launching a career that quickly established a reputation as a startlingly radical writer, performer and director. Powerful original plays and striking adaptations of works by Shakespeare, Kafka and others have earned him the respect of the theatre world as well as many awards. However he is probably best know to the public as one of Hollywood's favourite baddies having starred in movies like A Clockwork Orange, Octopussy, Beverley Hills Cop and Rambo. As an author he has published a variety of books and is also a highly regarded poet and travel writer. | |
| 5 May 13 | Playhouse, Alnwick :: V1176 listing details L0872216539 |
T02031172990Steven Berkoff’s plays and adaptations have been performed in many countries and in many languages. East, Steven’s first original stage play, was presented at the Edinburgh Festival in 1975. Other original plays include The Secret Love Life of Ophelia, Decadence and Harry's Christmas. Films Steven has appeared in include A Clockwork Orange and Octopussy. He has also published a variety of books and exhibited his photographs of London’s old East End at several galleries in London. Steven will be talking about his professional life up until now, with time for questions to be taken from the audience. | |
| 11 Nov 10 | Gulbenkian Arts Centre, Canterbury :: V673 listing details L01644153307 |
T0138076991Born in the East End before the outbreak of World War II, acclaimed actor, writer and director Steven Berkoff didn’t have the best start in life. Berkoff misbehaved at school, became involved with violent gangs and drifted from job to job with no qualifications. His new book, published in September, Diary of a Juvenile Delinquent is a remarkable memoir of this misspent youth. Compelling from the very first page it paints a startling portrait of his early life and the beginning of his theatrical career. Now, having starred in films as diverse as A Clockwork Orange, Octopussy and Beverley Hills Cop, written several books and had his plays published extensively, Berkoff is telling his story. Running time: 2hrs approx (including interval). | |
| 24 Oct 10 | The Dukes, Lancaster :: V523 listing details L236168475 |
T0877190313Considered one of the foremost playwrights and theatre directors of his generation, Steven Berkoff is the author of numerous books, ranging from short stories to plays and travel writing. This new volume of verse, You Remind Me of Marilyn Monroe, is a remarkable addition to his long and distinguished career. | |
| 22 Nov 09 | Orange Tree Theatre, Outer London :: V321 listing details L01566135186 |
T0450216647One Man is a three-act social satire from one of the UK’s most formidable and maverick talents. Trinity is delighted to welcome the return of Steven Berkoff, who will explore the mind-set of a murderer wracked with guilt, a thespian struggling to make his name, and the mindless soccer hooligan complete with pitball terrier. | |
| 8 Nov 05 | Trinity Theatre and Arts Centre, Tunbridge Wells :: V691 listing details L0129184045 |
