Film & Theatre
Simultaneously
Wed 22 May 2013, 19.30
Russian wrier, performer and director Priit Ruttas in the English premiere of Yevgeni Grishkovets astonishing one-man show.
Yevgeni Grishkovets is an exceptional Russian writer, dramatist, actor and theatre director, who gained prominence among Moscow audiences in the late 90s and has greatly influenced contemporary Russian theatre and literature. A Monodrama, Simultaneously is perhaps Grishkovets’ most complex work, as it seems to lack any kind of concept that can be explained in words.
At the beginning of the play, the protagonist tries to convey a very important message, only to realize by the end of the performance that the message he wants to communicate is not communicable at all, at least not by verbal means. This play has no conventional narrative structure - for some, it may not seem have a plot or a message at all. Rather, it conveys a feeling and can be understood if we liberate ourselves from the notion of rational consciousness and pay close attention to the myriad shades of emotions that arise from within us at every moment.
Writer: Yevgeni Grishkovets
Director: Priit Ruttas
Translation: Elo Masing
Designers: Peeter Krosmann and Milda Lembertaite
Tickets £10 (plus booking fee). Doors 19.00
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Widows Might
Wed 29 May 2013, 19.30
An evening of stories, anecdotes, poems and songs exploring the nature of widowhood. Written and compiled by Pat Holden
Performed by Pat Holden, Chris Savage King, Debbie Yearsley, and guests.
Uplifting and surprisingly funny
In aid of:
Widows for Peace and Democracy: 'Our vision is to see, in all countries where widowhood is an issue, particularly in areas of conflict, federations of widows’ associations, which will ensure that widows’ voices are heard by their governments, so that every widow is protected by law from discrimination, violence and abuse, and can enjoy her full human rights as an equal and valuable member of society.'
Tickets £10 (plus booking fee). Doors 19.00
Earthy - An Ecosexual Adventure
Wed 24 Jul 2013, 19.30
Earthy - An Ecosexual Adventure
by Annie Sprinkle & Elizabeth Stephens
When two queer San Francisco women join the environmental movement and try to make it more sexy, fun and diverse in order to help save the planet, drama and humour ensue.
They shift the metaphor from Earth as mother, to Earth as lover, fight corporate greed - and get real dirty.
Legendary queer performers Sprinkle and Stephens in the European premiere of their new show. In London for one performance only at Conway Hall.
Very limited seating so early booking advisable.
Part of the European-wide First International Ecosex Symposium.
Produced by Luke Dixon
Directed by Patty Gallagher
Tickets £15 (plus booking fee)
