‘Greek at school was never as naughty and so much fun as this.’ What’s on Stage

VOX POPS from Shaw Theatre, London Nov 2010.

 

Lysistrata will be at The Rose Theatre, Kingston (24-26 High St, Kingston, KT1 1HL) from 7-11th Nov 2011.

After a sell-out tour in 2010, nationally acclaimed aod are back this Autumn 2011 with their unique take on Greek drama and their recent and ‘thunderously successful‘ (Anglo-Hellenic Review) Lysistrata. We shall be appearing at Kingston’s beautiful Rose Theatre from 7-11th Nov.  Evening performances commence at 7.30pm with matinées at 2.30pm on the 8th and 10th.

Post show discussions will take place after each evening show and a series of pre-performance talks is being arranged to be held in the upstairs foyer an hour before the show.  Numbers for the pre-performance talks are strictly limited and will be restricted to ticket holders only. Tickets are priced at £15; £12 and £8.  Educational discounts apply.  To book tickets please email info@rosetheatrekingston.org or book online at http://www.rosetheatrekingston.org/  A new box office number of 08444 821 556 will be replacing the existing one of 0871 230 1552 and should become operational in July.

Follow our heroine, Lysistrata, and the women of Greece in their (not always heartfelt!) battle to deny their men sex in order to stop a bloody war. As tensions mount, frustrations erupt, and phalluses reach bursting point see who wins and if peace is restored in this high octane, hugely enjoyable and absurdist version of Aristophanes’ masterpiece.

Warning:age recommendation 16+, contains strong language and scenes of an explicit nature

‘More double-entendres than a Carry On film and circus skills interspersed with rap, songs and rhyming episodes – in acknowledgement of the Greek choral tradition.

The result is a slick, hilariously funny show, which rattles along at high speed on the strength of fine ensemble work from its cast of five……Timeless stuff.’ The Stage

Featuring a highly creative line up and a strong ensemble the evening promises to be both hilarious & provocative.

Educational tie-ins

Edexcel:  The production ties in with the Edexcel GCE ‘A’ level Theatre syllabus and as such will offer a huge resource to schools and colleges.

DVD: an educational DVD is available of last year’s 2010 touring production and can be ordered by going to the merchandise page. The DVD will also be on offer at The Rose Theatre this Autumn.

Please contact the aod office at info@actorsofdionysus.com for more information.