Post by MrBunbury on Feb 23, 2016 13:06:13 GMT
New season announced:
In the Main House
A Man of Good Hope
Critically acclaimed South African company Isango Ensemble return to the Young Vic for the UK premiere of a gripping tale of survival, based on the book by Jonny Steinberg, which runs from 6 October to 12 November 2016, with an official opening on 13 October 2016.
"Asad is a young Somalian refugee in Ethiopia with a brilliant head for business. As a budding entrepreneur, he is in search of new opportunities abroad. And so he embarks on an epic journey to South Africa, hoping to find a promised land. But as he arrives horrific xenophobic violence ruptures society, sending the country – and Asad’s plans - into chaos."
The cast for the production includes Pauline Malefane, Noluthando Boqwana, Ayanda Eleki, Zamile Gantana, Sifiso Lupuzi, Bongiwe Mapassa, Zanele Mbatha, Katlego Mmusi, Zoleka Mpotsha, Busisiwe Ngejane, Sonwabo Ntshata, Luvo Rasemeni, Masakane Sotayisi, Luvo Tamba, and Ayanda Tikolo.
The piece will be conducted by Mandisi Dyantyis, with musical direction by Mandisi Dyantyis and Pauline Malefane, movement by Lungelo Ngamlana and lighting by Mannie Manim.
Once in a Lifetime
Richard Jones returns to the Young Vic to direct Christopher Hart’s adaptation of Kaufman and Hart’s classic Hollywood comedy which runs from 25 November 2016 to 14 January 2017, with an official opening on 6 December 2016. It will be designed by Hyemi Shin with costumes by Nicky Gillibrand.
"Three actors in a struggling vaudeville troupe travel West to try their luck in 1930s Hollywood. With the advent of talking pictures, it’s a changing industry. A chance meeting with a film journalist gives the friends an idea: brimming with chutzpah they found a school of elocution for starlets of the silver screen, to help them adapt to ‘talkies’. When their scheme takes off they are plunged into the frenetic world of a Hollywood studio, full of glitz and glamour – but as their responsibilities escalate, will the lustre last?"
In the Maria Studio
The Emperor
by Ryszard Kapuściński, adapted by Colin Teevan will be directed by Walter Meierjohann and star Kathryn Hunter, running from 3 – 24 September 2016 with an official opening on 8 September.
"A despotic ruler’s regime is beginning to crumble. We witness the downfall and debris through the eyes of his staff: a catalogue of characters created by award-winning actor Kathryn Hunter. Based on the book by Polish journalist Ryszard Kapuściński, The Emperor explores the artifice of absolute power."
The Nest
Ian Rickson returns to the Young Vic with Conor McPherson’s new translation of The Nest by Franz Xaver Kroetz which runs from 28 October to 26 November 2016 with an official opening on 31 October 2016.
"Kurt and Martha will soon become parents. They both work hard to provide for their new family, to give their child the best and most comfortable start in life. They have to; the perfect buggy doesn’t come cheap. But when Kurt’s boss offers him a chance to make some easy money, his decision threatens the health of his family and the entire community."
Public booking for all productions will go on sale at 10am on 1 March 2016.
In the Main House
A Man of Good Hope
Critically acclaimed South African company Isango Ensemble return to the Young Vic for the UK premiere of a gripping tale of survival, based on the book by Jonny Steinberg, which runs from 6 October to 12 November 2016, with an official opening on 13 October 2016.
"Asad is a young Somalian refugee in Ethiopia with a brilliant head for business. As a budding entrepreneur, he is in search of new opportunities abroad. And so he embarks on an epic journey to South Africa, hoping to find a promised land. But as he arrives horrific xenophobic violence ruptures society, sending the country – and Asad’s plans - into chaos."
The cast for the production includes Pauline Malefane, Noluthando Boqwana, Ayanda Eleki, Zamile Gantana, Sifiso Lupuzi, Bongiwe Mapassa, Zanele Mbatha, Katlego Mmusi, Zoleka Mpotsha, Busisiwe Ngejane, Sonwabo Ntshata, Luvo Rasemeni, Masakane Sotayisi, Luvo Tamba, and Ayanda Tikolo.
The piece will be conducted by Mandisi Dyantyis, with musical direction by Mandisi Dyantyis and Pauline Malefane, movement by Lungelo Ngamlana and lighting by Mannie Manim.
Once in a Lifetime
Richard Jones returns to the Young Vic to direct Christopher Hart’s adaptation of Kaufman and Hart’s classic Hollywood comedy which runs from 25 November 2016 to 14 January 2017, with an official opening on 6 December 2016. It will be designed by Hyemi Shin with costumes by Nicky Gillibrand.
"Three actors in a struggling vaudeville troupe travel West to try their luck in 1930s Hollywood. With the advent of talking pictures, it’s a changing industry. A chance meeting with a film journalist gives the friends an idea: brimming with chutzpah they found a school of elocution for starlets of the silver screen, to help them adapt to ‘talkies’. When their scheme takes off they are plunged into the frenetic world of a Hollywood studio, full of glitz and glamour – but as their responsibilities escalate, will the lustre last?"
In the Maria Studio
The Emperor
by Ryszard Kapuściński, adapted by Colin Teevan will be directed by Walter Meierjohann and star Kathryn Hunter, running from 3 – 24 September 2016 with an official opening on 8 September.
"A despotic ruler’s regime is beginning to crumble. We witness the downfall and debris through the eyes of his staff: a catalogue of characters created by award-winning actor Kathryn Hunter. Based on the book by Polish journalist Ryszard Kapuściński, The Emperor explores the artifice of absolute power."
The Nest
Ian Rickson returns to the Young Vic with Conor McPherson’s new translation of The Nest by Franz Xaver Kroetz which runs from 28 October to 26 November 2016 with an official opening on 31 October 2016.
"Kurt and Martha will soon become parents. They both work hard to provide for their new family, to give their child the best and most comfortable start in life. They have to; the perfect buggy doesn’t come cheap. But when Kurt’s boss offers him a chance to make some easy money, his decision threatens the health of his family and the entire community."
Public booking for all productions will go on sale at 10am on 1 March 2016.
