Collaborators 2011 - Articles Page 20

Run Time:
2 hours 30 minutes (one intermission)
Opened: November 1, 2011
Closing: June 23, 2012

Collaborators - 2011 - West End History , Info & More

National Theatre (Olivier)
(Waterloo) South Bank London

Moscow, 1938. A dangerous place to have a sense of humour; even more so a sense of freedom. Mikhail Bulgakov, living among dissidents, stalked by secret police, has both. And then he’s offered a poisoned chalice: a commission to write a play about Stalin to celebrate his sixtieth birthday.



Inspired by historical fact, Collaborators embarks on a surreal journey into the fevered imagination of the writer as he loses himself in a macabre and disturbingly funny relationship with the omnipotent subject of his drama.



Killing my enemies is easy. The challenge is to change the way they think, to control their minds. And I think I controlled yours pretty well. In years to come, I’ll be able to say: Bulgakov? Yeah, we even trained him. He gave up. He saw the light. We broke him, we can break anybody. It’s man versus monster, Mikhail. And the monster always wins.



John Hodge’s blistering new play depicts a lethal game of cat and mouse through which the appalling compromises and humiliations inflicted on any artist by those with power are held up to scrutiny.



Following its successful run in the Cottesloe Theatre, Collaborators is transferring to the Olivier Theatre on April 30 for a limited run.

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Collaborators - 2011 - West End Articles Page 20

Dates Announced for 2011 Yale Institute for Music Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 4, 2010


The YALE INSTITUTE FOR MUSIC THEATRE (Mark Brokaw, Artistic Director; Beth Morrison, Producer) will select three original music theatre works to receive two-week workshops in New Haven June 6-20, 2011.

33 U.S. Opera Companies to Feature American Operas over the Next Two Seasons
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 3, 2010


During the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 seasons, 33 U.S. opera companies both large and small and from coast to coast will perform works - including nine world premieres - by American composers, announced OPERA America, the national service organization for opera.

NETworks Presents DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 10/26-31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2010


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to San Diego as part of the Broadway/San Diego/ A Nederlander Presentation 2010-2011 Season.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Plays San Diego Civic Center, 10/26-31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2010


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to San Diego as part of the Broadway/San Diego/ A Nederlander Presentation 2010-2011 Season. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the San Diego Civic Theatre October 26 - 31, 2010.

NETworks Presents DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 10/26-31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2010


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to San Diego as part of the Broadway/San Diego/ A Nederlander Presentation 2010-2011 Season.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Plays San Diego Civic Center, 10/26-31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2010


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to San Diego as part of the Broadway/San Diego/ A Nederlander Presentation 2010-2011 Season. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the San Diego Civic Theatre October 26 - 31, 2010.

NETworks Presents DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 10/26-31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 15, 2010


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to San Diego as part of the Broadway/San Diego/ A Nederlander Presentation 2010-2011 Season.

Rush, Rickman, Shaw & More Set for BAM in 2011
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 14, 2010


Joseph V. Melillo, executive producer of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, today announced programming for the BAM 2011 Spring Season, which runs from Jan 7 through Jun 11, 2011. The season comprises eight theater, opera, and dance engagements and features BAMcinématek series, BAMcafé Live weekend music events, artist talks, visual art exhibitions, and literary events.

Queensland Ballet Announces Their 2011 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 14, 2010


Queensland Ballet yesterday announced its 2011 season, which includes a major new work, along with one of the Company's most acclaimed dramatic ballets.

Ordway Presents Bridgman/Packer Dance, 10/12
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2010


Art Bridgman and Myrna Packer, the critically acclaimed dance pair and the first joint recipients of a Guggenheim Fellowship (2008), bring their work to the Ordway stage on October 12 at 7:30 p.m. for a one-night-only engagement kicking off the 2010-2011 Target® World Music and Dance Series.

Seattle Rep Holds August Wilson Monologue Competition
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 6, 2010


Seattle Repertory Theatre is now accepting applications from Washington high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to compete in the August Wilson Monologue Competition. Seattle Finals will be held March 2, 2011 at Seattle Rep. Participants will perform a three-minute monologue from one of August Wilson's plays. The top three winners of the Seattle Finals will receive cash prizes ($500, $250 and $100) and a trip to New York City to participate in the National Finals on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre in May 2011.

Guggenheim to Present New Site-Specific Installation by Ryan Gander, Opens 10/1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2010


From October 1, 2010, to January 9, 2011, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum will present Intervals: Ryan Gander, the third installment of its contemporary art series designed to reflect the spirit of today's most innovative practices.

Bandaloop Scales Segerstrom Hall to Start Center’s 2010 �" 2011 Int'l Dance Series
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2010


The Orange County Performing Arts Center's 2010-2011 Dance Series will begin with three breathtaking FREE performances by one of America's finest contemporary dance companies, San Francisco-based Project Bandaloop.

Bickford Theatre Kicks Off 16th Season, 9/23
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2010


Eric Hafen, Artistic Director of the Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road in Morristown, NJ, is proud to unveil the Bickford Theatre's 2010-2011 Season

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN to Open on Broadway April 10; Previews March 7, 2011
by Robert Diamond - Sep 20, 2010


Lead producers Margo Lion and Hal Luftig announced today that the new musical CATCH ME IF YOU CAN will open on Broadway Sunday, April 10, 2011 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. This new musical, created by a team of Tony winners, features a book by Terrence McNally, music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, choreography by Jerry Mitchell and is directed by Jack O'Brien. Previews begin March 7, 2011. Casting and additional design team will be announced shortly.

Photo Coverage: Cate Blanchett Launches 2011 Main Stage For Sydney Theatre Company
by Robert Diamond - Sep 20, 2010


Andrew Upton and Cate Blanchett today announced Sydney Theatre Company's 2011 Main Stage Season, their third as Artistic Directors of the Company, comprising twelve diverse shows at Sydney Theatre, the Drama Theatre at the Sydney Opera House and The Wharf.

Ordway Presents Bridgman/Packer Dance, 10/12
by Molly Hagan - Sep 17, 2010


Art Bridgman and Myrna Packer, the critically acclaimed dance pair and the first joint recipients of a Guggenheim Fellowship (2008), bring their work to the Ordway stage on October 12 at 7:30 p.m. for a one-night-only engagement kicking off the 2010-2011 Target® World Music and Dance Series.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tickets On Sale at Broadway San Diego, 9/12
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2010


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to San Diego as part of the Broadway/San Diego/ A Nederlander Presentation 2010-2011 Season. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the San Diego Civic Theatre October 26 - 31, 2010.

Bandaloop Scales Segerstrom Hall to Start Center’s 2010 �" 2011 Int'l Dance Series
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 10, 2010


The Orange County Performing Arts Center's 2010-2011 Dance Series will begin with three breathtaking FREE performances by one of America's finest contemporary dance companies, San Francisco-based Project Bandaloop.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tickets On Sale at Broadway San Diego, 9/12
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 7, 2010


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to San Diego as part of the Broadway/San Diego/ A Nederlander Presentation 2010-2011 Season. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the San Diego Civic Theatre October 26 - 31, 2010.

American Theatre Wing Accepting Applications for 2011 Jonathan Larson Grants; Due 9/1
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2010


The American Theatre Wing announced today that applications are now being accepted for the 2011 Jonathan Larson® Grants. The grants, given annually to honor emerging composers, lyricists and book writers, help to continue Tony® Award-winning composer Jonathan Larson's dream of infusing musical theatre with a contemporary, joyful, urban vitality.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Comes To The Fox 1/12-16/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 26, 2010


'We are thrilled to bring back the award-winning smash hit Broadway musical, Disney's Beauty and the Beast,' states Christopher B. Manos, Producer of Theater of the Stars. 'Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Fabulous Fox Theatre from January 12-16, 2011.

New York City Opera Announces Full Casting Details for 2010-11 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 23, 2010


Today New York City Opera released full casting, creative team, and production details for the company's 2010-2011 season.

NYC Opera to Feature Works of Schwartz, Bernstein et al. in '10-'11; Season and Casting Announced
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 23, 2010


Today New York City Opera released full casting, creative team, and production details for the company's 2010-2011 season. The season spotlights American composers and 20th-century works, world premieres, New York premieres and new productions. Offering audiences the opportunity to experience new and rarely performed operas as well as modern interpretations of traditional repertoire, the 2010-2011 season also will feature the launch of a new concert series showcasing the non-operatic works of several of the composers whose operas will be presented on the mainstage.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Plays San Diego Civic Center, 10/26-31
by Nicolas Coburn - Aug 6, 2010


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to San Diego as part of the Broadway/San Diego/ A Nederlander Presentation 2010-2011 Season. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the San Diego Civic Theatre October 26 - 31, 2010.

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Collaborators - 2011 West End Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2012 Evening Standard Awards Best Actor Simon Russell Beale
2012 Olivier Awards Best New Play Cottesloe Theatre
2012 Olivier Awards Best Performance In A Supporting Role Mark Addy

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