Iris Theatre to Stage MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and TREASURE ISLAND This Summer

Iris Theatre presents William Shakespeare's
greatest ever comedy MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and a new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's swash-buckling novel TREASURE ISLAND in promenade productions this summer in the heart of the West End.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING press night is Tuesday 28 June at 7.30pm. TREASURE ISLAND press night is Tuesday 2 August at 7.00pm.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING is a delightful celebration of the overwhelming power of love. Hero loves Claudio, and nothing, not even the scheming slander of a resentful Prince will stop them from being together. Beatrice hates Benedick, and Benedick despises Beatrice, but the more they bicker and fight, the deeper they will fall in love. This is a laugh-out-loud comedy for all ages.

Iris Theatre is to present William Shakespeare's greatest ever comedy in a promenade production in the grounds and interior of St Paul's (the Actors' Church) in the heart of London's Covent Garden from Wednesday 22 June - Friday 22 July. Press night is Tuesday 28 June at 7.30pm. Cast to be announced.

Director Amy Draper. Set Designer Amber Scarlett. Costume Designer Kinnetia Isidore. Sound Designer Filipe Gomes. Lighting Designer Benjamin Ploya. Producer Tanja Pagnuco.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING will be followed by a second Iris in-house production of the summer, a family-friendly interactive version of TREASURE ISLAND perfect for buccaneer boys and pirate lasses aged 6+ from 27 July - 28 August.

All hands on deck and get set for the adventure of a lifetime! Join the young Jim Hawkins aboard the Hispaniola on a daring voyage across the seven seas. Meet Long John Silver and his madcap crew on the hunt for Captain Flint's hidden gold...but beware of the Black Spot!

Iris Theatre is to stage a new version of Robert Louis Stevenson's swash-buckling novel TREASURE ISLAND in a promenade production in the grounds and interior of St Paul's (the Actors' Church) in the heart of London's Covent Garden from Wednesday 27 July - Sunday 28 August. Press night is Tuesday 2 August at 7.00pm.

TREASURE ISLAND, the second Iris in-house production of the summer following (22 June - 22 July) is a family friendly interactive story of murder, money and mutiny perfect for buccaneer boys and pirate lasses aged 6+. Pirate costumes are positively encouraged. Argh! Cast to be announced.

Director Daniel Winder. Set Designer Valentina Turtur. Costume Designer Maddy Ross-Masso. Producer Tanja Pagnuco.

Iris Theatre was created in 2007 to produce work at the world-famous St. Paul's Church in Covent Garden. Growing year on year, Iris gained full charity status in Oct 2009 with a mission to support the development of the next generation of professional theatre practitioners and to produce a fresh and vibrant repertoire of varied work resulting in affordable and accessible theatre. Our collaborative approach explores performance of all styles (from classical theatre to circus-style acrobatics) working as a cohesive whole. Our artist participants include actors, musicians, opera singers, producers, directors, writers, composers, lyricists, theatre designers, stage managers, who all have the chance to work in a central London venue with a high level of exposure.Today the company is firmly rooted within the West End theatre environment. We produce a fresh and vibrant repertoire of varied work resulting in affordable and accessible theatre catering to all age ranges right in the heart of London. Our collaborative approach explores performance of all styles (from classical theatre to circus-style acrobatics) working as a cohesive whole.

IF YOU GO:

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

St Paul's Church, Bedford St, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9ED

Wednesday 22 June - Friday 22 July

Press Night: Tuesday 28 June at 7.30pm

Evening performances start at 7.30pm
Matinee performances start at 2.30pm

Running Time: 2h 30min (including interval)

Box Office will be located at the Covent Garden Entrance, not on Bedford Street.

Special offers available for schools or group bookings of 10 + tickets.

For more information, email tickets@iristheatre.com

TREASURE ISLAND

Wednesday 27 July - Sunday 28 August

Press Night: Tuesday 2 August at 7.00pm

Evening performances start at 7.00pm
Matinee performances start at 2.30pm

Running Time: 2 hours (including interval)

Special offers available for schools or group bookings of 10 + tickets.

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