T265567339Spare Tyre returns to the New Diorama Theatre after the success of the Spare Tyre Festival in Autumn 2010. Bring your sandwiches to a free outdoor performance for passers-by. Have a laugh while you eat your lunch. Troy has been violently defeated by the Greeks. The men have been murdered. The women are dragged from their homes to become life-long slaves. And Athena has to go to three different shops just to find plain Hob Nobs for Poseidon. Yes three! This is the HotPot’s telling of Euripides’ Trojan Women, who bring comedy, singing and humanity to the tragic tale.Producer Spare Tyre. | |
27 May 11 | The New Diorama Theatre, Inner London :: V258 listing details L855099986 |
T352981649A world war and a city taken. The men all massacred. The women in a transit camp awaiting allocation. But this is not the end. Behind the scenes more powerful forces are at work, and who are we to know the future? A revival of Actors of Dionysus's inspirational production of one of the world's earliest anti-war plays.Company Actors of Dionysus. | |
29 Nov 05 to 30 Nov 05 | Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton :: V160 listing details L0346029128 |
28 Nov 05 | Stantonbury Theatre, Milton Keynes :: V752 listing details L1121060560 |
15 Nov 05 | Arts Centre, Loughborough :: V435 listing details L01869703033 |
9 Nov 05 to 10 Nov 05 | Arc Theatre, Trowbridge :: V881281219 listing details L978670892 |
7 Nov 05 to 8 Nov 05 | Mumford Theatre, Cambridge :: V22 listing details L01261369054 |
13 Oct 05 | Square Chapel Arts Centre, Halifax :: V1098014226 listing details L02118242543 |
11 Oct 05 | Theatre Royal, Margate :: V685 listing details L2127674928 |
10 Oct 05 | Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks :: V688 listing details L2097233135 |
1 Oct 05 | Guildhall Theatre, Derby :: V994 listing details L0117708210 |
T0113532874Irish author, Brendan Kennelly's contemporary adaptation of the Euripides' Greek classic The Women of Troy. One of the most powerful indictments of war ever written, it takes the perspective of the conquered and tells the story of acute suffering. We witness the Women of Troy waiting to hear their fate as they are distributed amongst the victors. With this 20th century adaptation, Theatre Cryptic will present a hard-hitting performance with the powerful Myra MacFadyen in the lead role of Hecuba.Company Theatre Cryptic. Adapted by Brendan Kennelly. Director Cathie Boyd. Design Julia Bardsley. Lighting Giuseppe di Iorio. Sound Martin Parker. Performer Myra McFadyen (Hecuba). | |
23 Sep 05 | Lemon Tree, Aberdeen :: V587 listing details L0180965591 |
T0576003812Set in a refugee camp. Examines the personal effects of war on a small group of women.Company Actors Company. Director Diana Hillier. | |
27 Sep 04 to 30 Oct 04 | Jermyn Street Theatre, Inner London :: V207 listing details L632256871 |
T52394135Company Cap and Stocking Players. | |
19 Jun 04 | Pegasus Theatre, Oxford :: V801 listing details L0737616210 |
T01011022776Company Oxford University Classical Drama Society. | |
5 May 04 to 8 May 04 | Oxford Playhouse, Oxford :: V803 listing details L423784643 |
T2050663446Set in a contemporary Nigerian landscape, this is the classic story of a vanquished queen and her daughters awaiting exile. Directed by acclaimed American director Chuck Mike and comprising a stunning cast of British and Nigerian actors, this vibrant performance piece employs dialogue, choral speaking, music, song and dance to tell a tragic story.Producer Collective Artistes. Adapted by Femi Osofisan. Director Chuck Mike. | |
19 Mar 04 to 20 Mar 04 | Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford :: V32 listing details L0749615935 |
24 Feb 04 to 28 Feb 04 | Octagon Theatre, Bolton :: V480 listing details L01976758647 |
T1779172143A Balkan war. A city taken. The men all massacred. The women in a transit camp awaiting allocation. But this is not the end. A specially commissioned new version of one of the worlds earliest anti-war plays. A powerful production combining music, movement and poetry in a strongly visual style.Company Actors of Dionysus. Adapted by David Stuttard. | |
13 Feb 04 | Gala Theatre, Durham :: V0146218420 listing details L1158641369 |
15 May 02 to 16 May 02 | Chipping Norton Theatre, Chipping Norton :: V795 listing details L79629173 |
14 May 02 | The Playhouse, Harlow :: V40 listing details L01178783999 |
10 May 02 | Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal :: V6 listing details L0428743213 |
2 May 02 | Brewhouse, Burton-on-Trent :: V126 listing details L0622852792 |
29 Apr 02 to 30 Apr 02 | Exeter Phoenix, Exeter :: V889 listing details L833354060 |
23 Apr 02 to 4 May 02 | The Cockpit, Inner London :: V182 listing details L1771067556 |
10 Apr 02 | Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead :: V1294444431 listing details L1670280290 |
9 Apr 02 | Millfield Theatre, Outer London :: V316 listing details L01416233209 |
21 Mar 02 | Square Chapel Arts Centre, Halifax :: V1098014226 listing details L1400234472 |
19 Mar 02 | Buxton Opera House, Buxton :: V424 listing details L01304273697 |
18 Mar 02 | Castle Theatre, Wellingborough :: V465 listing details L01168963306 |
12 Mar 02 to 16 Mar 02 | Theatre Royal, York :: V954 listing details L184756105 |
12 Mar 02 to 16 Mar 02 | Theatre Royal, York :: V954 listing details L350418223 |
7 Mar 02 | Guildhall Theatre, Derby :: V994 listing details L0176354650 |
4 Mar 02 to 6 Mar 02 | Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield :: V962 listing details L1857471144 |
1 Mar 02 | The Maltings Theatre (formely Maltings Arts Centre), St Albans :: V52 listing details L849970339 |
26 Feb 02 to 28 Feb 02 | Queen Elizabeth Hospital Theatre (QEH), Bristol :: V998 listing details L1343934058 |
25 Feb 02 | Theatre Royal, Margate :: V685 listing details L1912978366 |
21 Feb 02 to 22 Feb 02 | South Hill Park Arts Centre, Wilde Theatre, Bracknell :: V731 listing details L0552236731 |
20 Feb 02 | Playhouse, Norwich :: V69 listing details L0296834075 |
18 Feb 02 | Hall Park Academy Theatre, Eastwood :: V01016812319 listing details L0114676516 |
16 Feb 02 | South Street Arts Centre, Reading :: V736 listing details L680594471 |
15 Feb 02 | Trinity Theatre and Arts Centre, Tunbridge Wells :: V691 listing details L594152062 |
13 Feb 02 to 14 Feb 02 | Jersey Arts Centre, St Helier :: V868 listing details L528758673 |
11 Feb 02 | Mumford Theatre, Cambridge :: V22 listing details L01335304240 |
8 Feb 02 | Blackfriars Arts Centre, Boston :: V440 listing details L649971732 |
7 Feb 02 | Toot Hill Theatre, Bingham :: V467 listing details L944322411 |
5 Feb 02 | Minster Theatre, Southwell :: V918458210 listing details L1071698485 |
4 Feb 02 | Brighton Komedia, Brighton :: V654 listing details L512987012 |
1 Feb 02 to 2 Feb 02 | Theatre Royal, Bath :: V854 listing details L1601833583 |
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