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9 – 27 NOVEMBER 2010
NEW DIORAMA THEATRE
Tuesday – Saturday at 7.30pm
Saturdays at 3.30pm
Tickets £12 & £9

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Director MARK LEIPACHER
Lighting MATTHEW GRAHAM
Music THOMAS WHITELAW
Costume CHARLOTTE SMITH

“Force the gates, storm the place, and kill anyone in your way. He’s in there.”

An overnight sensation at its premiere, the play that propelled Schiller to stardom remains a fierce, fast and furious exploration of modern masculinity.

Franz is a cold, cunning manipulator obsessed with materialism, embarking on a quest for money and power. Karl is an attractive, charismatic rebel, hiding out in the forest and inciting an anarchic revolution. They couldn’t be more different. Yet these two brothers are locked in a dangerous competition for their father’s love and a vast inheritance.

Tackling violence, class, religion, civil liberties and state intervention, this shocking and relevant debut play is unleashed in an exciting new version as part of the faction theatre co.’s monumental project to stage Schiller’s complete works.

Wednesday 10th November 2010 Schiller’s Birthday Party
Celebrate Schiller’s 251st Birthday with members of the cast at this post-show party. A belated Oktoberfest event with a traditional bier hall and bratwurst grill. Lederhosen optional but not compulsory. Tickets £5 or free for the audience of the evening show.

Wednesday 17th November 2010 Post-Show Talk
Join members of the cast and creative team for a special behind-the-scenes look at the creation of this new production. Learn more about translating an international classic for a modern English-speaking audience and the journey of taking a play from the play to the stage. Tickets £5 or free for audience members.

Sunday 21st November 2010 The Demetrius Project
Could you write a classical play? Ever wanted to decide how a play should end? Schiller’s final work Demetrius remained unfinished at the time of his death. Whether you’re an experienced writer ready with a pitch or simply full of imagination and ideas, then the faction theatre co. want to hear from you. Come down to the project launch to hear more. Free event.

Wednesday 24th November 2010 Patrons’ Evening
An exclusive event for supporters of the faction theatre co. Enjoy their latest production with a champagne reception on arrival, complimentary interval drinks and a post-show question and answer session with members of the cast and creative team. To find out more about becoming a patron of the company visit www.thefaction.org.uk/support.html