The TARA Studio has announced its spring programme. Theatre highlights
are:
Tues 27th - Fri 30th January
Loci Productions presents
Mind the Gap
By Luke Walker, Directed by Chris Sudworth
Midnight. Last tube home. Stuck in a tunnel. Lights go out.
How can you trust someone when you can't see their face?
Whose 'truth' do we believe? Can you really forgive and forget when
the lights come up again? Nominated for Best New Play, Manchester
Evening News Theatre Awards.
Sat 7th February
Eileen Page in
Ellen "Too Human To Be Called Divine"
Ellen Terry was not only one of the greatest actresses of the 19th
century, she was also one of the most remarkable women of her time.
Eileen Page draws us into Terry's life from the actor's perspective.
Page's career encompases a long association with the RSC, musical
theatre and television.
Thurs 12th & Fri 13th February
Arts Beat, TARA's young people's theatre group presents
Twelfth Night
By William Shakespeare Directed by Filiz Ozcan & Mukul Ahmed
Arts Beat returns this season with the fourth play in their reduced
Shakespeare series.
Wed 18th - Fri 20th February
Change of Frame with IPSA in association with TARA present
Suspended Lives
What do you think of when you hear the word Refugee? Suspended Lives
explores what it is to be a refugee living in New Labour's Britain.
Using Forum Theatre and verbatim theatre techniques, this piece will
provoke debate and provide an opportunity for audience discussion
& intervention.
Thurs 26th - Sat 28th February
Johakyu Theatre presents
Alice's Shadow
Discover what is hidden in Wonderland... Beneath an apparent story
for children, there are existential problems wrapped in nonsense,
disturbing elements that create anxiety, changes, tests, threats,
an enquiry into the meaning of life.
Thurs 5th & Fri 6th March
Rokeya's Dream
Directed by Mukul Ahmed
Our world has been shaped by the lengthy battles fought by brave and
passionate feminists. Discover the world of Begum Rokeya and her 'Sultana's
Dream'. A respected social reformer, thinker, writer and feminist,
Rokeya had great stories to tell.
Mon 9th - Wed 11th March
The Bones Theatre presents
Grotowski Workshop
2009 is the 'Year of Grotowski,' marking the 10th anniversary of his
death. This workshop will draw on the theories and techniques of the
great Polish director, concentrating on both physical theatre and
working closely with various texts.
Fri 20th March 2008
Anna Korwin in
Callas
By Jean-Yves Picq, Directed by Richard Digby Day
Based exclusively on interviews given by Maria Callas between 1957
and 1970. Picq's sensitive and candid portrayal of the legendary opera
singer won the Molière prize for a new play in 1989 and has
been translated into eight languages.
Sat 21st & Sun 22nd March
South West Youth Theatre presents
Success
By Nick Drake, Directed by Nicola Sanderson & Kelly Philpott
A modern take on The Rake's Progress. A love story set amongst
the greed and excess of London, a morality tale for our city and our
times. Part of the National Theatre's New Connections Programme.
Tues 24th - Sat 28th March
The Silver Lining Theatre Company presents
Masculine Law
By Ghazi Radihavi, Directed by Mara Lockowandt
A ruthless exposé with sparks of humour. A series of playlets
which examine the discrimination against women in Iran. A political
manifesto infused with human warmth.
Thurs 16th - Sat 18th April 2008
TARA presents
People's Romeo
Directed by Mukul Ahmed
Inspired by Romeo and Juliet. The retelling of Shakespeare's
famous tragedy in the style of Pala Gaan, an ancient Bangladeshi form
of storytelling theatre. Starring Pala Gaan expert Delwar Hossain
Dilu.
