Intermission Youth Theatre Present New Show DOUBLE TROUBLE Next Month

It's 2017. Forced from their native home of Shakespeare Anthony and Dominique seek asylum in the UK. Unbeknown to them, their identical twins they believed to have been killed in civil war twenty years earlier, are also residing in the UK and to confuse matters further, both sets of twins share the same name.

Only speaking Shakespearean, the twins are quickly mistaken for their London twins who speak only Street, causing chaos. Double Trouble is a hilarious reimagining of Comedy of Errors. Each performance will be followed by a talk back.

Through drama, Intermission Youth Theatre engages young people from London's inner-city communities who are at risk of offending or who lack opportunity and introduces them to Shakespeare, arguably one of the best story-tellers of all time. Each year a new Shakespeare inspired play is developed by Artistic Director Darren Raymond and The Youth Theatre members, using personal experiences to connect with the themes and stories.

Mark Rylance became a Patron of Intermission Youth Theatre in 2014 after he was deeply impressed by their performance of Taming Who?

Of this new production and company Mark Rylance has said:

"Don't miss Intermission's new production. The last two have been two of the most moving, funny and tragic, Shakespeare productions I have seen in the last few years. I became Patron of Intermission because I wanted to be connected with this quality of work, with young people who are as inspiring as these young people. This is a great ensemble with a powerful spirit to their work. Catch them if you can, before they become famous."

Intermission Youth Theatre's impressive reputation has seen them perform with The Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford upon Avon, where Creative Associate Jamie Luck said:

"Intermission's Youth Theatre productions sit easily alongside the strongest professional realisations of Shakespeare I've ever seen."

Artistic Director Darren Raymond's job sees him work with ex-offenders, young people at risk of offending, lacking opportunities and young aspiring actors. During his successful eight years at Intermission Youth Theatre the company has spawned much talent, with several pupils gaining professional representation - including Tosin Cole, who was cast in the previous Star Wars film - having been spotted in productions written and directed by Raymond.

Darren's achievements as an actor and director are numerous. In 2011 he was invited to Buckingham Palace by the Queen, where his was recognised for his contribution to his work in the arts.

Previous productions include:

Love me to Death inspired by Romeo and Juliet, exploring gangs and forbidden love;

Rise & Fall inspired by Julius Caesar, exploring rivalry and knife crime;

Taming Who? inspired by The Taming of the Shrew, exploring love and relationships;

The Playground inspired by A Midsummer Night's Dream, exploring the idea of substance abuse;

Wasted inspired by Julius Caesar, exploring the world of knife crime.

For more information visit www.intermissionyouththeatre.co.uk.

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