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Editorial
Our Father – by Charlotte Keatley
Previews from 17 February and runs until 3 March
Internationally renowned playwright Charlotte Keatley reunites with the Palace’s Artistic Director Brigid Larmour to present the world premiere of her new play. A young woman on the eve of her 30th birthday returns to her parents’ home in the sweeping hills of the Peak District. But the house is full of memories, and down by the reservoir she hears a voice from a drowned village. In time, every secret must come to the surface. Our Father is a powerful and gripping story of fear and forgiveness.
Press Night: Tuesday 21 February at 7pm
Our Brother David – by Anthony Clark
Previews from 13 April and runs until 28 April
Anthony Clark directs his new play Our Brother David, a tale of misplaced love and people trying to do the right thing in a crisis, inspired by Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Former Artistic Director of Hampstead Theatre, Anthony Clark’s plays include Tide Mark (RSC), Wake (Orange Tree Theatre), The Red Balloon (Contact Theatre) and The Pied Piper (Birmingham Rep).
Press Night: Tuesday 17 April at 7pm
The Good Soul of Szechuan –by Bertolt Brecht, adapted by David Harrower
Runs 2 & 3 February, then touring to local venues
Four actor/musicians perform an edited adaptation of Brecht’s classic parable play about a ‘Good Soul’ and her bad alter-ego. James Williams’ dynamic production explores the nature of a capitalist society resonating closely to a modern audience.
Luca Silvestrini’s Protein present LOL
7 February
A witty and profound dance theatre exploration of the digital age set against a video wall of screens. Critically acclaimed LOL was nominated for a UK Theatre Award in ‘Outstanding Achievement in Dance’.
Contact: Emily Lincoln on 01923 810306 or emily@watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk or
Alan Ayckbourn’s Neighbourhood Watch presented by The Stephen Joseph Theatre
6 -10 March
Following a critically acclaimed national tour and successful run in New York, the world premiere production of Alan Ayckbourn’s latest play will begin another national tour and plays at Watford in March. Neighbourhood Watch tells the story of two new residents whose well intentioned attempts to take the law in to their own hands turn sinister.
Graeae presents Paul Sirret’s Reasons to be Cheerful directed by Jenny Sealey
13 – 17 March
Following a hugely successful run in Ipswich and London in 2010, Graeae and the New Wolsey Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of Reasons To Be Cheerful will be touring the UK. This high-energy coming of age tale set in 1979 celebrates the infectious music of Ian Dury and the Blockheads. Featuring classic songs including Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick; Plaistow Patricia; Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll; Sweet Gene Vincent; Spasticus Autisticus and the titular Reasons to be Cheerful.
Paines Plough presents Wasted, a new play by Kate Tempest, directed by James Grieve
Tuesday 3 April
Three friends take a day-glo trip through the parks, raves and cafes of South London in Kate Tempest’s debut play about love, life and losing your mind, directed by Paines Plough Co-Artistic Director James Grieve. Kate Tempest is one of the UK’s most exciting performance poets and is currently serving up a storm in the hip-hop scene with her band Sound of Rum.
Dick King-Smith’s The Crowstarver is performed by Theatre Alibi, adapted by Daniel Jamieson
1 – 5 May
Dick King-Smith’s story about a remarkable boy is adapted for the stage by Daniel Jamieson. The Crowstarver is a gripping and moving story set in a close-knit rural community in the early days of the Second World War. When a baby is found abandoned in a lambing pen he is adopted by the shepherd Tom Sparrow and his wife Kathy. As the boy grows up, it’s clear to everyone that the mystery of his birth is not the only thing about him that’s special. John Joseph turns out to have an extraordinary gift with animals of all kinds.
DNA by Dennis Kelly is presented by Hull Truck Theatre, directed by Anthony Banks
8 & 9 May
DNA follows the story of a group of teenagers who try to cover their tracks after making the biggest mistake of their lives. But their temporary harmony soon begins to unravel with dire consequences for the gang and others around them. Relationships break down, innocent people are punished and in a further twist, all may not quite be as it may seem…
The cast includes James Alexandrou, Emily Butterfield, Leah Brotherhead, Rhys Jennings and Daniel Francis–Swaby. Dennis Kelly’s work includes The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical, Osama the Hero (Hampstead Theatre) and Pulling (BBC3).
Contact: Emily Lincoln on 01923 810306 or emily@watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk
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