London's Gate Theater Announces Its 2009 Line-up

London's Gate Theater has announced its line-up for the 30th anniversary season in 2009. It will be called Generation Gate and begin with the UK premiere of Juan Mayorga's Nocturnal running 4/16-5/16.

Following Nocturnal will be The Gate at Sadler's Wells Press, which will run May 28-30, and then Medea/Medea from 6/18-7/18.

NOCTURNAL

By JUAN MAYORGA
Translated by David Johnston

16 April - 16 May 2009

Two men live in the same apartment block. One likes long walks, Greek myths and foreign languages. The other likes making lists, fixing bikes and blackmail.

One day, they bump into each other in a local café. Only this is no coincidence: one of them has been planning this moment for a very, very, very long time.

When you're alone in a big city, how far would you go to make a new friend? A brilliant new satire about obsession, insomnia and ships that pass in the night.

Director Lyndsey Turner
Designer Hannah Clark
Animator Matthew Walker
Lighting Katharine Williams
Sound Christopher Shutt

TALKBACK 28 April & 7 May
Free post show talk (available to same day ticket holders)

PRESS

28 - 30 May 2009
Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler's Wells

Originally staged at the Gate in February 2008, PRESS explores how our personal space is confined by the pressures of modern life. It is performed in a specially constructed boxed stage less than three and a half metres wide.

"Laugh-out-loud funny, tragic, breathtaking and hugely uplifting.
PRESS seamlessly blends contemporary dance with physical comedy."
5 STARS - Time Out

Pierre Rigal sets himself a Houdini-esque choreographic challenge, whcih evolves into an extraordinary feat of physical prowess and daring.

The Gate and Sadler's Wells are delighted to offer audiences another chance to experience this unique show.

Book Online www.sadlerswells.com
Call 0844 412 4300

Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler's Wells,
Rosebury Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN

MEDEA/MEDEA

DYLAN TIGHE

18 June - 18 July 2009

Live performance interacts with pre-recorded image as MEDEA/MEDEA probes the nature of translation, the concept of theatre and what myth means for society and the individual today.

"SHAKES UP YOUR EXPECTATIONS"
The Guardian on NEW DIRECTIONS 2008

Director Dylan Tighe
Designer Sarah Bacon

TALKBACK 25 June & 9 July
Free post show talk (available to same day ticket holders)

http://www.gatetheatre.co.uk/home.aspx

 

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