The Faction Theatre Company - Productions

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8 – 26 FEBRUARY 2011
NEW DIORAMA THEATRE
Tuesdays – Saturdays at 7.30pm
Saturday matinees at 3.30pm
Tickets £14 & (£10 concs.)

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Writer SIMON READE /
AUGUST STRINDBERG
Director MARK LEIPACHER
Lighting MATTHEW GRAHAM
Music THOMAS WHITELAW

“Everybody knows everyone else’s business...”

Staged on an architect’s plan of an apartment block that occupies the full space of the auditorium, a 20-strong company create the entire community of Drottninggatan 85, Stockholm. Sit right at the heart of the action in this apartment-block-without-walls as the intertwining events unfold simultaneously. One moment we follow the kidnap of a young girl on the first floor, then a chance encounter between two estranged brothers in the courtyard outside; we inspect the remains of the fire that has devastated the workers downstairs, then hear the confession of a woman who burns with passion for her son-in-law; yet we must all attend the chilling silence of the infamous Ghost Supper.

This bold and breathtaking production weaves his five mini-masterpieces Thunder in the Air, After the Fire, The Ghost Sonata, The Pelican and The Black Glove into an exhilarating spectacle. Featuring live music and a large and talented ensemble, the faction theatre co. creates a visually stunning evocation of lost love, death and desire, in the world premiere of a unique and radical adaptation by Simon Reade.

Simon Reade was Artistic Director of the Bristol Old Vic and formerly Literary Manager and Dramaturg of the Royal Shakespeare Company where his plays include Ted Hughes’ Tales of Ovid, Salman Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children (both with Tim Supple) and Epitaph for the Official Secrets Act (with Paul Greengrass.) His most recent adaptations include Phillip Pullman’s The Scarecrow and his Servant (Southwark Playhouse / Poonamallee Productions) and Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice (Theatre Royal Bath Productions, UK tour.)

the faction theatre co. return to the New Diorama theatre as an Associate Company following their recent success of Schiller’s The Robbers. Artistic Director Mark Leipacher directs the company’s largest ensemble since Richard III.

“The company’s constant inventiveness coupled with some detailed character work extending right across the cast really holds the focus... framed in a highly physical style... neat moments of illusion... the strength of the ensemble... this is a production worth travelling for.”
Entertainment Lowdown, EVENING STANDARD on Macbeth

Every Tuesday
TWOS DAYS
Enjoy our special offer of 2 full price tickets for the price of 1. Tickets must be booked in advance of the day of performance and are subject to availability.

Wednesday 9th February 2011
OPENING NIGHT PARTY
Help us celebrate the opening of our eighth production with this post-show party with members of the cast and creative team. Enjoy the party atmosphere with stalls selling pea soup, vodka and traditional Swedish meatballs.

Thursday 10th February 2011
POST SHOW Q & A WITH SIMON READE
Director Mark Leipacher interviews Simon Reade about his ideas for Strindberg’s Apartment and the process of adapting five one-act plays for the stage. He also discusses his long and varied career including his work for the RSC, The Gate, Bristol OId Vic, Theatre Royal Bath and Filter.

Wednesday 16th February 2011
THE GHOST SUPPER GALA
Make your reservations immediately for an extraordinary evening of food and theatre with a three course meal including post-show desserts and coffee with members of the cast and creative team. Tickets cost £45 and include a ticket for the evening performance and a welcome drink.

Wednesday 23rd February 2011
PATRON’S EVENING
Join our closest supporters for a champagne reception following the evening’s performance and learn more about the faction and their future plans with our Artistic Director and key ensemble members. For further information about joining our support scheme visit www.thefaction.org.uk/support.html