Damned By Despair 2012 - Articles Page 2

Opened: October 4, 2012
Closing: November 07, 2012

Damned By Despair - 2012 - West End History , Info & More

National Theatre (Olivier)
(Waterloo) South Bank London

Obsessed with his own salvation, the hermit Paulo dedicates himself to ten years of prayerful penance. When his faith wavers, the ever-watchful Devil seizes the moment to convince him that he shares the fate of one Enrico, a notorious Neapolitan gangster destined for damnation. Swearing vengeance, Paulo lashes out against God and assembles a band of rival outlaws.



And yet, even as their villainous crimes escalate, the possibility of redemption hovers over the two men, perhaps within reach.



This fast-paced adventure story embraces bandits and beautiful women between glimpses of heaven and hell. The subversive and at times riotous exploration of faith and the transformative power of love races across the Italian landscape, relishing the unpredictability of fate, an extraordinary array of characters and their very real dilemmas.



Damned by Despair, written in 1635 by the great Spanish dramatist Tirso de Molina, is brought to vivid life in Frank McGuinness' new version.

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2013 Tony Nominees Guide: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
by BWW Special Coverage - May 30, 2013


The big night is coming up quickly, and BroadwayWorld wants you to be the most knowledgable person at your Tonys party on June 6. Brush up on your trivia for the nominess for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical below!

Breaking News: West End's Bertie Carvel to Reprise 'Miss Trunchbull' in MATILDA on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 8, 2012


The producers of Roald Dahl's MATILDA THE MUSICAL announced today that Olivier Award-winner Bertie Carvel will reprise the role of Miss Trunchbull in the Broadway production of the Royal Shakespeare Company's eagerly anticipated musical which begins performances on March 4 and opens on April 11 at the Shubert Theatre (235 West 44th Street). Carvel received rave reviews for his iconic performance and won the 2012 Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical.

Review Roundup: Alan Cumming's One-Man MACBETH, Tramway, Glasgow - All the Reviews
by James T Harding - Jun 18, 2012


The National Theatre of Scotland production of Macbeth starring the Tony Award-winning Alan Cumming opened this weekend (June 15) at the Tramway Theatre in Glasgow. The show is set to transfer to the Lincoln Festival in New York next month. The British critics have been unanimously positive, giving four and five star reviews. You can read what they had to say in detail below.

ALICE BY HEART, DETROIT, et al. Included in National Theatre's 2012 Plans
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 25, 2012


Highlights of the forthcoming productions at the National Theatre, announced today by Nicholas Hytner, include new plays by Alan Bennett, Stephen Beresford, Lisa D'Amour, James Graham and Lucy Prebble. There will be adaptations of Mark Haddon's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Simon Stephens, and of The Count of Monte Cristo by Richard Bean. Enda Walsh's Misterman receives its London premiere; classic revivals include Polly Findlay's production of Sophocles' Antigone, Shakespeare's Timon of Athens directed by Nicholas Hytner, Bijan Sheibani's staging of Damned for Despair by Tirso de Molina, and Nadia Fall's production of Bernard Shaw's The Doctor's Dilemma.

Micki Pellerano's First Solo Exhibition in New York, Revelation Extends
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2012


The book launch of Micki Pellerano's 'Revelation'(with a foreword by Scott Treleaven) takes place January 8th, 2012 at envoy enterprises, with Pernod donated by Mirrorball. Additionally, Pellerano's show will be extended from January 4th to January 8th, 2012.

Director Stephen Daldry to Be Honored at Palm Springs Film Festival
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2012


According to the Hollywoodreporter.com, Director Stephen Daldry will be honored with an award for 'Director of the Year' at this year's Palm Springs Film Festival for his latest film, 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close'. The three-time Oscar nominee will receive his honor at a gala event taking place on January 7, 2012.

Director Stephen Daldry to Be Honored at Palm Springs Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 22, 2011


According to the Hollywoodreporter.com, Director Stephen Daldry will be honored with an award for 'Director of the Year' at this year's Palm Springs Film Festival for his latest film, 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close'. The three-time Oscar nominee will receive his honor at a gala event taking place on January 7, 2012.

Micki Pellerano's First Solo Exhibition in New York, Revelation Extends
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 21, 2011


The book launch of Micki Pellerano's 'Revelation'(with a foreword by Scott Treleaven) takes place January 8th, 2012 at envoy enterprises, with Pernod donated by Mirrorball. Additionally, Pellerano's show will be extended from January 4th to January 8th, 2012.

Walker Art Center Announces 2011-2012 Season
by Meghan Schuler - May 27, 2011


The Walker's 2011-2012 season kicks off in September with DESPAIR BE DAMNED and and continues its ongoing commitment to developing contemporary performance by commissioning six new works, including Big Dance Theatre's SUPERNATURAL WIFE, poet Ann Carson's adaptation of Euripide's ALKESTIS, and HUSSEIN, by Spalding Gray award-winning performer Rabih Mroué.

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