The Jack to Present A SCENT OF FLOWERS, LOVE STORY and More Revivals This Autumn

This Autumn four striking revivals visit the Jack, followed in December by the in-house Christmas production.

A SCENT OF FLOWERS
by James Saunders
presented by DogOrange

Zoe is rifling through her memories for an answer; something to explain what has happened to her. Alone in a strangely familiar room, she glimpses moments in her life that brought her to this day; her funeral.

On the eve of its 50th anniversary, DogOrange presents James Saunders' lost absurdist classic, A SCENT OF FLOWERS. Hailed by The Times as 'a unique, an unforgettable experience', it introduced a young Ian McKellen to the West End audience, and led to his first acting award.

A tragic-comic and wildly inventive tale, A SCENT OF FLOWERS is presented with DogOrange's trademark theatrical style and directed by Artistic Director Matthew Parker. It marks award-nominated DogOrange's return to the Jack Studio following the sell-out successes of A WOMAN ALONE and Mary Rose and features Stage Award nominated actress Charlotte Blake.

Showtimes: Tuesday 10 to Saturday 28 September at 7.45pm

Tickets: £13, £10 conc.

THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS
by Paul Zindel
presented by OutFox Productions

We're all made of star dust.

Of atoms that once were stars and planets and moons.

The beautiful and the banal: coexisting through a complex chemical bond.

Tillie loves knowing the underlying scientific structure of the world. But could science be a way of gaining her mother's love? Can a project with irradiated marigold seeds at the school science fair show her mother that Tillie is more than just half a test-tube?

The 1971 Pulitzer Prize winner for drama, Paul Zindel's tale of crazy relatives, radioactive flora and a passion for science is a dark and dreamy tale of one girl's struggle to survive the trauma of growing up by escaping into science. THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS discovers what beautiful flora might grow from seemingly rotten remnants when you simply apply the spark of imagination.

Showtimes: Tuesday 1 to Saturday 19 October at 7.45pm

Tickets: £13, £10 conc.

LOVE STORY
by Erich Segal
book and lyrics by Stephen Clark
music and additional lyrics by Howard Goodall

presented by Language Laid Bare Productions

When Oliver Barrett IV wanders into a library in search of a book, he discovers Jenny Cavilleri. They came from different worlds. He was a Harvard man, she was Radcliffe. He was rich, she was poor. He was sporty, she played music. But they fell in love. This is their story.

Inspired by Erich Segal's best-selling iconic novel and one of the most romantic films of all time, this life-affirming musical is scored by the Emmy and BAFTA award winning composer Howard Goodall with lyrics by Stephen Clark.

Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd.

Showtimes: Wednesday 23 October to Saturday 16 November at 7.45pm

Matinee: Saturday 16 November at 3pm

Tickets: £14, £10 conc.

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
by William Shakespeare
presented by Lazarus Theatre Company

An economic crash, a society turned upside down, a battle of head versus heart. Shakespeare's masterful play comes to the stage in this all new ensemble production of one of the most controversial comedies of all time, THE MERCHANT OF VENICE.

Antonio, with assets tied to investments, finds his commitments lead him to one of the greatest characters of all time, Shylock. Their embittered rivalry leads to a fight to the death. Venice will never be the same again.

Showtimes: Tuesday 19 November to Saturday 7 December at 8.00pm

Tickets: £13, £10 conc.

To book for all shows, call the box office at 0844 8700 887 or visit www.brockleyjack.co.uk (there is no charge for online bookings, telephone reservations have a £1.50 booking fee).

And coming for Christmas...

THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP: A PENNY DREADFUL
by Charles Ludlam
presented by the Jack Studio Theatre

directed by Kate Bannister

Egyptologist Lord Edgar introduces his new bride, Lady Enid, to the Hillcrest family estate. But a dark shadow hangs over their future in the shape of Irma Vep, Lord Edgar's first wife who died in mysterious circumstances.

Will Lady Enid escape the fate of her predecessor? Will Lord Edgar find his Mummy?

A gothic horror, quick-change tour-de-force, bringing werewolves, vampires and ancient artefacts gloriously to life.

Written by Charles Ludlam, American playwright, actor, director and Founder of The Ridiculous Theatrical Group.

Showtimes: Wednesday 11 December to Saturday 4 January at 7.45pm

Tickets: £14, £11 conc.