There’s another chance to see the Young Vic’s acclaimed production of Arthur Miller’s ‘A view from the Bridge’ in a National Theatre Live encore screening at the Merlin Theatre at 7.00 pm on Thursday 12th May.
Directed by Ivo Van Hove, this stunning production of Miller’s tragic masterpiece won a trio of 2014 Olivier Awards including Best Revival, Best Actor for Mark Strong (The Imitation Game; Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy) and Best Director for van Hove.
The great Arthur Miller confronts the American dream in this dark and passionate tale. In Brooklyn, longshoreman Eddie Carbone welcomes his Sicilian cousins to the land of freedom. But when one of them falls for his beautiful niece, they discover that freedom comes at a price.
Eddie’s jealous mistrust exposes a deep, unspeakable secret – one that drives him to commit the ultimate betrayal. Recommended 12 plus; running time 2 hours 30 minutes, with no interval; tickets £16. £10.50 concessions. www.merlintheatre.co.uk / 01373 465949
On Friday 13th May at 7.45pm Vamos Theatre, in a co-commission with London International Mime Festival, presents ‘The Best Thing’, a swinging sixties story of unconditional love from the UK’s leading full mask theatre company.
It’s 1966. The record player’s on, her hair’s bobbed and eye-lashes curled: for 17 year old Susan, life is an adventure waiting to begin. But what happens next turns everything upside down, and its repercussions will last for decades to come.
Step into the wordless world of Vamos Theatre for this bitter-sweet story of mistaken morals and broken hearts, 45s and beehives, where sexual revolution proves a hard and rocky path to tread.
Funny, heart-breaking and human, ‘The Best Thing’ is the latest touring production from one of the country’s must-see theatre companies. Suitable for ages 12+, this production is equally accessible to hearing and deaf audiences. Tickets are £14.50 and £10.50 concessions (100 minutes plus interval).
