T856427207A Radical adaptation inspired by Orson Welles' radio play and reimagined for the era of disinformation and '‘fake news'.Company Rhum and Clay. | |
4 Jul 22 | The Roman Theatre of Verulamium, St Albans :: V1775126846 listing details L01792157114 |
T1170900299"No-one would have believed in the early years of the twentieth century that this world was being watched..." But they did believe. They believed that Martians landed in New Jersey. They believed a water tower was an alien war machine. They believed a man walked on the moon. They believed everything the internet trolls told them... Inspired by H.G. Wells' sci- novel and Orson Welles' radio adaptation,The War of the Worlds wrestles with the boundaries of truth in a thrilling broadcast of the end of the world.Producer Brighton Festival. Producer HOME Manchester. Producer New Theatre Royal Portsmouth. Producer Nuffield Southampton Theatres. Company Rhum and Clay. Author Isley Lynn. Director Hamish McDougall. Director Julian Spooner. Director Matthew Wells (movement director). Design Bethany Wells. Sound Ben Grant. Lighting Nick Flintoff. Lighting Pete Maxey. | |
13 Oct 21 to 16 Oct 21 | Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156 listing details L1481286322 |
22 Sep 21 to 2 Oct 21 | Home Theatre, Manchester :: V1858052535 listing details L01711945826 |
14 Sep 21 to 16 Sep 21 | Derby Theatre, Derby :: V1830193620 listing details L967155082 |
10 Sep 21 to 11 Sep 21 | Corn Exchange, Newbury :: V732 listing details L505851203 |
7 Sep 21 to 8 Sep 21 | Mercury Theatre, Colchester :: V37 listing details L1312204488 |
28 Jul 21 to 1 Aug 21 | Rose Theatre Kingston, Kingston :: V051452426 listing details L01582696032 |
T218057990World Premiere (Diorama). "No-one would have believed in the early years of the twentieth century that this world was being watched..." But they did believe. They believed that Martians landed in New Jersey. They believed a water tower was an alien war machine. They believed a man walked on the moon. They believed everything the internet trolls told them... Inspired by H.G. Wells' sci- novel and Orson Welles' radio adaptation,The War of the Worlds wrestles with the boundaries of truth in a thrilling broadcast of the end of the world.Company Rhum and Clay. Author Isley Lynn. Director Hamish McDougall. Director Julian Spooner. Director Matthew Wells (movement director). Design Bethany Wells. Sound Ben Grant. Lighting Nick Flintoff. Lighting Pete Maxey. Producer Hannah Tookey. Performer Mona Goodwin. Performer Julian Spooner. Performer Matthew Wells. Performer Amalia Vitale. | |
8 Jun 21 to 9 Jun 21 | Oxford Playhouse, Oxford :: V803 listing details L01412829266 |
2 Jun 21 to 5 Jun 21 | MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton :: V0645856574 listing details L339271097 |
20 May 21 to 22 May 21 | Connaught Theatre, Worthing :: V725 listing details L736348834 |
16 Jun 20 to 20 Jun 20 | Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V568 listing details L1875605715 |
26 May 20 to 29 May 20 | Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156 listing details L0287949497 |
8 May 20 to 10 May 20 | Connaught Theatre, Worthing :: V725 listing details L0557231553 |
27 Apr 20 to 28 Apr 20 | New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich :: V81 listing details L1365790818 |
15 Apr 20 to 25 Apr 20 | NST City, Southampton :: V256483315 listing details L1554837115 |
31 Jul 19 to 26 Aug 19 | Pleasance, Edinburgh :: V1282 listing details L1774836221 |
12 Feb 19 to 14 Feb 19 | The North Wall, Oxford :: V0818740866 listing details L1910668422 |
8 Jan 19 to 9 Feb 19 | The New Diorama Theatre, Inner London :: V258 listing details L690495768 |
T1793317969On the 30th October, 1938, Orson Wells' radio adaptation of H.G. Wells 1898 novel, THE WAR OF THE WORLDS caused mass hysteria, convincing thousands of panicked listeners across North America that Earth was doomed in a desperate struggle with beings from another planet. The gripping script was broadcast to an anxious American audience eighty years ago but still leaves its residue on today's pop culture. The Brookside Theatre will present a reading of this infamous radio play, believed by many to be the most famous broadcast in radio history. Accompanied by high-tech lighting, stage effects and projected imaginary, this original script detailing the frightening tale of an extra-terrestrial takeover will be brought to life on stage, guaranteed to thrill and chill audiences. | |
17 May 19 to 18 May 19 | Brookside Theatre, Romford :: V0273331991 listing details L1540673424 |
Other listings | |
24 Oct 18 to 27 Oct 18 | Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham :: V0812942011 listing details L1705517461 |