How Could Anyone Kill Their Own Father? Find Out in New Play THEBES LAND at the Arcola
By: BWW News Desk Oct. 31, 2016
"Some things aren't easy to tell..." How could anyone kill their own father? One of the rarest and most shocking crimes known to man is interrogated in this daring new play, with the on-stage participation of convicted patricide Martin Santos.
An electrifying tale about retribution and justice, love and masculinity, Thebes Land has played sold-out runs in eight countries worldwide.
Now it premieres in London for four weeks only from Wednesday 30 November - Friday 23 December. Press night is Monday 5 December at 7,30pm.
Thebes Land stars Trevor White (Long Day's Journey Into Night, West End; Enron, Royal Court) and Alex Austin (Fury, Soho Theatre; Yen, Royal Court).
Franco-Uruguayan playwright Sergio Blanco, one of Latin America's most exciting voices, teams up with director Daniel Goldman to tease the boundaries between truth and lies, what you know and what you think you know.
Daniel Goldman said: "When I saw the original Uruguayan production of Thebes Land at a festival in Colombia, I came out physically shaking with joy at what the play was doing. It's both a play about patricide and play about making plays. It's very funny, very clever, very moving - at its heart it's an impossible love story - but above all else, it's a play that twists, turns and surprises throughout, juggling different layers of reality. It's like a Charlie Kaufman-esque mash-up of The Shawshank Redemption and Inception, and so much more. My hope that it will leave audiences as thrilled and excited about theatre as I was when I first saw it."
Please note: Thebes Land is presented with the consent of all parties and in accordance with Home Office regulations. It will be staged inside a large protective cage.
CREATIVE TEAM:
Text Sergio Blanco
Direction & Adaptation Daniel Goldman
Literal Translation Rob Cavazos
Design Jemima Robinson
Lighting and Video Design Richard Williamson Sound Design Elena Pena
Production Manager Scott Handley Production LX Josh Hale
Assistant Production Manager Tom Salmon Stage Manager Cassandra Fumi
Associate Director Gianluca Lello
Photogaphy Alex Brenner
Assistant Director Mariana Aristizabal Assistant Designer Malena Arcucci
A production by Arcola Theatre and CASA Latin American Theatre Festival. Supported by Arts Council England Grants for the Arts and The Royal Victoria Hall Foundation
IF YOU GO:
Arcola Theatre and CASA Latin American Theatre Festival present
THEBES LAND
Arcola Theatre
24 Ashwin Street London E8 3DL
Wednesday 30 November - Friday 23 December
Press night: Monday 5 December at 7.30pm
Monday - Saturday evenings at 7.30pm
Saturday Matinee at 3.00pm
Running time: 135 minutes approximately (including half-time)
Tickets: £19 (£15 concessions) | £14 (£12 concessions) | £10
Opening performances 30 November - 3 December Best views £12
Pay What You Can Tuesdays (in person from 6pm, subject to availability)
Best views are £10 or less with Arcola Passport
Recommended for ages 14+
Gala night - Friday 2 December
See a special gala performance of Thebes Land with complimentary drinks and nibbles; meet the playwright Sergio Blanco, the director Daniel Goldman and members of the company; support CASA and Arcola's work, and nd out more about how you can get involved with exciting future projects.
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