In September 2004, a group of terrorists stormed School Number One in Beslan, Russia, taking hundreds of children, their parents and teachers hostage. The ensuing siege lasted three days and left many dead. Us/Them is not a straightforward account of this terrible tragedy, but an exploration of the entirely individual way children cope with traumatic situations. Originally created for BRONKS, a theatre company for young audiences, Us/Them had a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016, winning a Scotsman Fringe First Award, and transferred to the National Theatre, London, in 2017. It was co-produced by BRONKS and Richard Jordan Productions, with Theatre Royal Plymouth and Big in Belgium, in association with Summerhall. 'A remarkable piece of theatre – playful, surprisingly and painfully funny as well as moving' - Guardian 'A truly outstanding piece of theatre for all ages... [makes] an inhuman ordeal somehow understandable, filtered... Views: 116
Colleen Oakes's twisted reimagining of the Queen of Hearts origin story comes to a thrilling conclusion in War of the Cards.Dinah has lost everyone she ever loved. Her brother was brutally murdered. The wicked man she believed was her father betrayed her. Her loyal subjects have been devastated by war. And the boy she gave her heart to broke it completely.Now a dark queen has risen out of the ashes of her former life. Fury is blooming inside Dinah, poisoning her soul and twisting her mind. All she has left is Wonderland and her crown, and her obsession to fight for both. But the war rages on and Dinah could inherit a blood-stained throne. Can a leader filled with love and rage ever be the ruler her kingdom needs? Or will her all-consuming wrath bring Wonderland to its knees?This is not a story of happily ever after.This is the story of the Queen of Hearts. Views: 116
Lucy Kirkwood's new play is about families and particle physics. It premieres at the National Theatre, London, in July 2017.Alice is a scientist. She lives in Geneva. As the Large Hadron particle collider starts up in 2008, she is on the brink of the most exciting work of her life, searching for the Higgs Boson.Jenny is her sister. She lives in Luton. She spends a lot of time Googling.When tragedy throws them together, the collision threatens them all with chaos. Views: 116
Land her twin sister, Lorna, are born into a loving family. A sudden turn of events in Lauren's childhood leaves her with a dark secret, taking their lives on different paths. Lauren's shame leads her into the arms of a nasty bully, and teenage pregnancy forces her into an abusive marriage. Finally, she finds the courage to leave and start a new life as a single parent with her children. New beginnings. Lauren embraces her new life, and her adventure begins. Along with hard work and determination, she finds the hope she needs to succeed and achieve her dreams. Throughout her journey, she experiences love, heartache, friendships, and a lot of laughs along the way, finally realizing the only person who can turn her life around is herself. Views: 116
