SIZE OF COMPANY 11–14 on the road
SCALE OF VENUE Middle- to large-scale
PERMANENT STAFF Artistic Director Hamish Glen
Executive Director Joanna Reid
Associate Director Gadi Roll
ARTISTIC POLICY To create a repertoire based on a European repertoire of the highest possible quality, to establish a unique voice for the company in contemporary British theatre.
REVIEW EXTRACTS ‘Marks a bold new beginning for the Belgrade.’ The Times (Mr. Puntila and His Man, Matti)
‘If you like your theatre startling and convention-free, you may well find this short roller-coaster ride exhilarating.’ Birmingham Post (Pains of Youth)
‘Hamish Glen, who directs, has brought us a marvellous work.’ Reviewsgate.com (Mr. Puntila and His Man, Matti)
CURRENT PRODUCTIONS Mr. Puntila and His Man, Matti Classic comedy featuring Brecht’s greatest comedic character. Mr. Puntila’s manservant, Matti, has the task of managing the chaos that ensues when his master’s alcoholic split personality impacts on his business and family. (180 mins, 10 on stage, 19 on the road.)
Pains of Youth A strikingly modern classic that presents themes of sexual freedom, drug abuse, lesbianism and suicide in a radical and contemporary way. It still feels shocking, over eighty years after it was first produced. (106 mins, 7 actors, 16 on the road.)
FUTURE PRODUCTIONS Monged UK premiere of this young, urban and darkly funny play. High-energy show which moves at a cracking pace. Its Friday night in Dublin and everyone wants to get Monged. (90 mins approx, 3 on stage, 11 on the road.)
Scenes From A Marriage Directed by Trevor Nunn, this newly commissioned version follows a happily married couple to warring contenders in divorce and beyond as their love for each other refuses to be extinguished. (120 mins approx, 5 on stage, 14 on the road.)
WRAP-AROUND A range of wrap-around activities can be accommodated as required.
TOURING AVAILABILITY All productions are available for touring from February 2008
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