£5.00
Wednesday 23rd January 2008 - Saturday 2nd February 2008 7.30PM
VenueDownstairs
ExtrasPlease note that the advertised times are the start of the actual performance, not the time when doors open: please arrive in good time to collect your tickets and take your seats as, in most cases, we CANNOT admit latecomers for whatever reason. If you arrive after the start of a show you will NOT be entitled to a refund, so why not come early instead and enjoy a drink or a meal in our licensed Cafe/Gallery beforehand.
The Bald Soprano
part of 33% London
Ionesco’s absurdist masterpiece takes a humorous journey into the English language and how it has defined what it means to be British. Fusing original text with pop culture, this energetic adaptation explores the modern human experience through the fragmentation of language, with reference to mobile phones, MySpace, Facebook and Oasis.
In the context of contemporary pop culture and the new multi-cultural, multi-lingual inner city, The Bald Soprano is as relevant today as it was when Ionesco wrote it during his own attempts at learning English. A classic example of European absurdist drama, the play rejects traditional forms of narrative, plot and structure, but glories in our shared internationalism. With humour it embraces the diversity of our lives in cosmopolitan London, using the first languages of the young actors on stage - English, Portuguese, Yoruba and Mandarin.
Youth Theatre member Lauren states that the piece “focuses on physicality, and a large proportion of the show doesn’t actually contain dialogue. The whole process of putting such a diverse piece together to create a complete show has been an amazing experience, and has shown me a whole new way of creating theatre.” May 2007
Schools Workshops: Thurs 24 & Wed 30 January, 4-6pm
These workshops will explore the themes of the text with the cast and director, focusing on the use of language as communication and the challenges posed by language in a modern global community. Through games and movement the students will rebuild one of the scenes of the show to explore the power of physical response and gesture over verbal communication.
Workshops FREE to audience members - places are limited, so book early! Contact Nicholai La Barrie or Stephanie O'Driscoll on 020 7582 6279 or email youthartsasst@ovalhouse.com
Post Show Discussions: Thurs 24 & Thurs 31 January British Sign Language interpreted performance, with Jacqui Beckford: Friday 1st February 7.30pm
What The Press Say...
London’s a young town. A third of us are under 25, the bare fact inspiring 33% London, ‘a celebration of theatre and film by and for young people’, which has…” (read full review)
Robert Crowe, Time Out — 29th January 2008
This play is the first offering for the ‘33% London’ season of celebration of theatre and film by and for young Londoners at this warm, buzzy theatre, and if this…” (read full review)
Marion Drew, EXTRA EXTRA — 28th January 2008
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