The Fear Of 13 - Donmar Warehouse

[Dave B]

The link may change, this might be a placeholder

www.donmarwarehouse.com/whats-on/27/by-lindsey-ferrentino/the-fear-of-13

Fri 4 Oct - Sat 30 Nov

The first thing you should know is that this is true. It’s what actually happened.
I know it seems like it’s a story – in side of a story – inside of a story.
–but that’s how it is for most people. At least the ones in here.”

Nick’s got a story to tell you. About how a routine traffic stop turned into a conviction for murder. About how he spent the next 22 years on death row. About how he finally petitioned the court to ask not for an appeal, but for his execution date. And about what happened next…

Based on the extraordinary true story of Nick Yarris, Academy Award winner Adrien Brody makes his London theatre debut in the world premiere of THE FEAR OF 13; a new play by Lindsey Ferrentino (Ugly Lies the Bone) directed by Justin Martin (Prima Facie).

Adrien Brody.... I might be joining Donmar today. That is amazing casting (we literally watched his Oscar winning performance in The Pianist yesterday)

[MrBunbury]

Adrien Brody!! I almost fell off my chair. Booking booking booking...

[lt]

There was also a documentary film about the story:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fear_of_13

[drmaplewood]

Ooh I remember thinking the documentary this is based on was really good but that was some time ago now - and that is some casting.

[blamerobots]

WHAT?! Donmar casting at its finest.

[Jon]

Has Adrien Brody ever done theatre?

[mrnutz]

Link now dead!

[Being Alive]

Tim Sheader coming in HARD for his first season.

[Rory]

x.com/domcavendish/status/1805493410142257205?t=hH6eMOTIhZHCzqP4_18izw&s=19

x.com/TheStage/status/1805511714953216434?t=1XtO0B81WXW_c7xqRk3YZw&s=19

[Jan]

Jun 24, 2024 20:48:38 GMT Being Alive said:

Tim Sheader coming in HARD for his first season.

Three plays and a musical, three of which are written by Americans and two of which are entirely on American subjects. Standard Donmar programming. 

[mrnutz]

Patrons (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) opens 25 June 9am
Best Friends Booking opens 26 June 9am
Friends booking opens 1 July 9am
Find out more about becoming a Member to access priority booking
Public booking opens 3 July 9am

[aspieandy]

I haven't heard of him and I really don't want to see anything else involving the US prison system.

Celia Imrie, however ..

[parsley1]

Jun 25, 2024 8:56:39 GMT Jan said:

Jun 24, 2024 20:48:38 GMT Being Alive said:

Tim Sheader coming in HARD for his first season.

Three plays and a musical, three of which are written by Americans and two of which are entirely on American subjects. Standard Donmar programming. 

Big gaps in the schedule

[Being Alive]

Jun 25, 2024 8:56:39 GMT Jan said:

Jun 24, 2024 20:48:38 GMT Being Alive said:

Tim Sheader coming in HARD for his first season.

Three plays and a musical, three of which are written by Americans and two of which are entirely on American subjects. Standard Donmar programming. 

I mean with the people attached to them (and the UK premiere of a beloved 'cult' musical) - this is exciting!

[Rory]

I wonder if this is a one man show?

[bordeaux]

Very excited about Intimate Apparel. Have always wanted to see that in a major production since missing the original London one.

[youngoffender]

Jun 25, 2024 9:31:39 GMT Rory said:

I wonder if this is a one man show?

Almost certainly, since it's based on David Sington's documentary in that format:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fear_of_13

[prefab]

Jun 25, 2024 8:56:39 GMT Jan said:

Jun 24, 2024 20:48:38 GMT Being Alive said:

Tim Sheader coming in HARD for his first season.

Three plays and a musical, three of which are written by Americans and two of which are entirely on American subjects. Standard Donmar programming. 

Have you seen or read Intimate Apparel? While your appreciation of it might be enhanced if you know its cultural and historical context, it's telling a story about migrant experiences and women's experiences that should translate well across cultural locations. It's certainly not embedded within a particular time and place to the extent that, say, Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard is. 

[n1david]

Jun 25, 2024 9:05:41 GMT mrnutz said:

Patrons (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) opens 25 June 9am
Best Friends Booking opens 26 June 9am
Friends booking opens 1 July 9am
Find out more about becoming a Member to access priority booking
Public booking opens 3 July 9am

My email says something different for Friends:
Patrons (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) booking opens today, Tuesday 25 June at 9am (online) and 12pm (phones)
Best Friends booking opens Wednesday 26 June at 9am (online) and 12pm (phones)
Friends booking opens Friday 28 June at 9am (online) and 12pm (phones)
Access patrons booking opens Tuesday 2 July
Public booking opens Wednesday 3 July

[A.Ham]

Just seen this new season announcement, there’s a nice piece on BBC News. Definitely want to see Celia Imrie so will be booking next week.

Does anyone with previous experience know what public booking for the Donmar is like? Have most of the tickets already sold to members or usually plenty left?

[MrBunbury]

Jun 25, 2024 9:59:40 GMT A.Ham said:

Just seen this new season announcement, there’s a nice piece on BBC News. Definitely want to see Celia Imrie so will be booking next week.

Does anyone with previous experience know what public booking for the Donmar is like? Have most of the tickets already sold to members or usually plenty left?

I have always managed to get tickets when the public sale opens so if you are there on time, you have a good chance to get what you want (and compete with me for that :-))

[kathryn]

I’ve been so disillusioned with the Donmar that I didn’t even bother reading the new season announcement when it popped into my inbox this morning!

But this actually looks like a tasty season of work that I want to see!

So, erm, for those who have only been booking the Donmar in recent years - there might be a wee bit more competition for tickets this time around.

[Jon]

I find it interesting Lynette Linton is AD of the Bush but she's directed Sweat and Clyde's at the Donmar.

[Dave B]

Jun 25, 2024 14:01:04 GMT Jon said:

I find it interesting Lynette Linton is AD of the Bush but she's directed Sweat and Clyde's at the Donmar.

and Blues for An Alabama Sky at NT.

Also Nick Hytner is directing at Royal Court...  

In this case I'd assume that Linton and Lynn Nottage have a good working relationship and want to keep it going. Given the success of both Sweat and Clyde's I can't really blame 'em!

[Jon]

Jun 25, 2024 22:38:29 GMT Dave B said:

Jun 25, 2024 14:01:04 GMT Jon said:

I find it interesting Lynette Linton is AD of the Bush but she's directed Sweat and Clyde's at the Donmar.

and Blues for An Alabama Sky at NT.

Also Nick Hytner is directing at Royal Court...  

In this case I'd assume that Linton and Lynn Nottage have a good working relationship and want to keep it going. Given the success of both Sweat and Clyde's I can't really blame 'em!

I just realised the other reason, the Bush's focus under Lynette Linton is new British plays by new British writers so it makes sense that she does things at other theatres like don't fit the Bush brief.