Sedos Revives Epic Play EARTHQUAKES IN LONDON

From the writer of Doctor Foster and King Charles III, Mike Bartlett's Earthquakes in London is set in the politically charged post-election summer of 2010. Combining a strong sense of humanity with epic ambition, this new production will be staged in traverse at the Bridewell Theatre by Sedos, the City of London's premier amateur theatre company.

The story presents a fast and furious metropolitan crash of people, scenes and decades, as three sisters attempt to navigate their dislocated lives and loves, while their dysfunctional father, a brilliant scientist, predicts global catastrophe.

Earthquakes in London received its world premiere on 4 August 2010 at the National Theatre: Cottesloe, in a co-production with Headlong Theatre. The Telegraph called it "the theatrical equivalent of a thrilling rollercoaster ride".

This new production takes place from 10-14 July at the Bridewell Theatre, just off Fleet Street, where Sedos is the resident theatre company.

Director Chris Davis (who also directed Sedos' production of P*rnography in 2016) says: "Earthquakes in London is about as theatrical as you can get. This production contains a thrilling mix of political discussion, kooky comedy, family drama, musical dancing numbers, physical theatre and sci-fi fantasy. The play jumps from 1968 to 2525, then inside the mind of one character and back to the real world the next. It's a story about humanity and the power of hope and love when faced with great adversity."

Mike Bartlett won an Olivier Award in 2015 for best new play for King Charles III. He is also the writer of the BAFTA Award-winning TV series Doctor Foster.

Tickets: sedos.co.uk

Photo Credit: Chris Davis

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