Bristol Old Vic Young Company's January production gives the senior members of the company a chance to explore their political voices and address the issues that concern them today. The Love of the Nightingale by Timberlake Wertenbaker is as hard-hitting as we have come to expect from this award-winning company and deals with issues of consent, gender and sexuality. During Bristol Old Vic's redevelopment, this production will take place at The Bierkeller nightclub in a fierce, modern interpretation not to be missed.
The Love of the Nightingale is set in a land ravaged by war, where two sisters are torn apart. They strive to find power in a society dominated by men. In this patriarchal world, asking questions is dangerous and turning a blind eye is routine. Can the truth be heard when free speech is lost and victims are shamed? This powerful production will be directed by Miranda Cromwell (Former Bristol Old Vic Young Company Director), with an electrifying original soundtrack, drawing influence from German house music to 80s rave pop, coupled with beautiful cascading harmonies from Musical Director Jack Drewry. The Love of the Nightingale will be performed in The Bierkeller nightclub, the site-specific setting bringing stark immediacy to this anarchic retelling of this ancient myth, and will kick off the 2017 Studio Walkabout season. Bristol Old Vic's Engagement team are committed to providing creative opportunities for young people in every corner of the city. During Bristol Old Vic's redevelopment, the Engagement team are branching out even further than before, breaking down barriers, reaching new communities and forging new relationships across the city. The award-winning Young Company are this year, for the first time, represented by young people from every single ward in Bristol and now provide 10% of their 350 members with bursary places, the goal being to ultimately remove all financial barriers to the arts for young people in Bristol.Videos