Felix Barrett News

Mr Stanford, studio boss at Temple Studios, has delivered a final farewell message. This is the last chance to see Punchdrunk's The Drowned Man: A Hollywood Fable as the studios in Paddington must close on Sunday 6 July. To view Mr Stanford's message, click below!

Temple Studios have today released unseen images from The Drowned Man: A Hollywood Fable, and you can check them out below! Plus, to celebrate the final weeks of the run and in recognition of the huge demand for concession rate tickets, 400 tickets are now on sale for Friday late performances in May (23rd and 30th May) at the concession rate of £25.

Punchdrunk have announced that its hugely popular production The Drowned Man: A Hollywood Fable will end its run on Sunday July 6th. Tickets have been put on sale for a final week of performances which will see the show close after a full year of performances.

The McKittrick Hotel (542 West 27th Street) will re-open its popular rooftop bar and lounge, Gallow Green, for the 2014 season on Saturday, April 19, 2014. This meticulously-designed green space in the heart of Chelsea-steps away from the High Line-features an extensive cocktail and punch menu, vivid scenery, and seasonal small plates designed by Chef R.L. King. Daily service, beginning at 5:00 p.m., offers early guests an after-work or evening/weekend dinner & drinks setting which, as the evening progresses, takes on a more vibrant cocktail-nightlife atmosphere. Reservations nightly for parties of 8 or more are recommended, and can be booked online at www.mckittrickhotel.com or by calling 212-564-1662. Walk ups are welcome. Gallow Green is open 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. on weeknights, with late night hours on the weekends. Beginning Sunday, April 20, Gallow Green will also begin weekly Bottomless Sunday Brunch service.

Punchdrunk and National Theatre co-production The Drowned Man: A Hollywood Fable just welcomed Tony nominee Andrew Garfield for a special cameo at a recent performance. Garfield, who was in London to promote 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' surprised the audience, appearing in the ensemble.

Performances of Punchdrunk and National Theatre co-production The Drowned Man: A Hollywood Fable will run at Temple Studios until 18 May 2014. Inspired by Georg Buchner's fractured masterpiece Woyzeck, The Drowned Man explores the darkness of the Hollywood dream. Celluloid fantasy meets desperate reality, and certainty dissolves into a hallucinatory world.

The McKittrick Hotel (530 W 27th Street, New York, NY), home of Sleep No More, will once again celebrate New Year's Eve amongst several rooms of The McKittrick, tonight, December 31st. The King's Winter Masquerade, which begins at 10:30 p.m. immediately following that evening's performance of Sleep No More, will feature specially-created theatrical and music performances throughout several rooms of The McKittrick, as well as full open bar, live entertainment, and Sleep No More-inspired surprises.

The McKittrick Hotel (530 W 27th Street, New York, NY), home of Sleep No More, will once again celebrate New Year's Eve amongst several rooms of The McKittrick, on Tuesday, December 31st. The King's Winter Masquerade, which begins at 10:30 p.m. immediately following that evening's performance of Sleep No More, will feature specially-created theatrical and music performances throughout several rooms of The McKittrick, as well as full open bar, live entertainment, and Sleep No More-inspired surprises. Ticket packages, including party entry with or without dinner and show options, are on-sale now. Those booking dinner will dine in the newly opened The Heathrestaurant. For tickets and info, visit http://mckittrickhotel.com/wintermasquerade/.

The McKittrick Hotel (530 W 27th Street, New York, NY), home of Sleep No More, will celebrate Halloween with two nights of costumed revelry for the premiere after-parties for the Temple Pictures film The Curse of the Mummy featuring Maximillian Martel and Violet DeWinter, stars of the film who also frequent the hotel on a nightly basis. The McKittrick-as it does annually-has conceived an entirely original Halloween celebration, this year an homage to classic Hollywood horror flicks with bottomless libations, live music, surprise guests DJs, and specially-crafted entertainment inspired by classic movie monsters, reimagined as only The McKittrick can. The evening will also feature, for guests who so desire, an Egyptian-inspired dining experience by Chef R. L. King.

The longlist for the annual Evening Standard Theatre Awards has been announced, and includes Dame Judi Dench, Dame Helen Mirren, James McAvoy and Dominic West.

The McKittrick Hotel (530 W 27th Street, New York, NY), home of Sleep No More, will celebrate Halloween with two nights of costumed revelry for the premiere after-parties for the Temple Pictures film The Curse of the Mummy featuring Maximillian Martel and Violet DeWinter, stars of the film who also frequent the hotel on a nightly basis. The McKittrick-as it does annually-has conceived an entirely original Halloween celebration, this year an homage to classic Hollywood horror flicks with bottomless libations, live music, surprise guests DJs, and specially-crafted entertainment inspired by classic movie monsters, reimagined as only The McKittrick can. The evening will also feature, for guests who so desire, an Egyptian-inspired dining experience by Chef R. L. King.

Felix Barrett, artistic director of Punchdrunk Theater Company, will be speaking at the Future of Storytelling (FoST) summit in New York on October 3. He wants to completely change the way theatregoers experience shows. Click below to get a sneak peek!

Punchdrunk and the National Theatre have today released new production images for The Drowned Man: A Hollywood Fable. Check them out below!

Immersive Theatre Company Punchdrunk's latest show, The Drowned Man: A Hollywood Fable opened at Temple Studios, Paddington, on 17 July 2013.

A unique theatrical experience

The secret location of eagerly anticipated new Punchdrunk and National Theatre co-production, The Drowned Man: A Hollywood Fable, has been revealed. Punchdrunk will transform a vast building next door to Paddington Station into the forgotten world of Temple Studios, a legendary film powerhouse. The location for the show, 31 London Street W2 1DJ, has until now been a closely guarded secret. The building is significantly bigger than any space Punchdrunk has used before.

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