Push Physical Theatre presents an adaptation of Bram Stokers 1897 horror novel, Dracula. It is like nothing audiences have ever seen before.
By combining the companys speechless artistry with traditional dialogue-driven theatre, the collaborators have created a groundbreaking, thrilling and unforgettable ride into the warped world of one of literatures most famous villains.
Writer/Actor Danny Hoskins plays Renfield, the tortured soul from whose point of view the classic story of seduction, desire and madness is told. PUSH plays everything else: all of the other characters, including the incomparable Darren Stevenson as Dracula himself; all of the set pieces tables, chairs, lamps; even bringing to life the impossible imaginings of twisted minds. Stunning lighting and sound design complete the spellbinding, cinematic-like masterpiece.
Matilda The Musicalis written by playwrightDennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by the anarchic Australian comedian, musician and composerTim Minchin, and direction byMatthew Warchus. The production is designed byRob Howell, with choreography byPeter Darling, orchestrations additional music and musical supervision byChristopher Nightingale, lighting byHugh Vanstone, sound bySimon Bakerand the special effects and illusions are byPaul Kieve.
Matilda The Musical is produced in the West End by the Royal Shakespeare Company with André Ptaszynski as Executive Producer and Denise Wood as Lead Producer. This production was developed with the support of Company Dramaturg Jeanie O’Hare and the RSC Literary Department.
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is based on Mark Haddon’s award-winning novel, adapted by Simon Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliott. The production won 7 Olivier Awards in 2013 and 5 Tony awards in 2015 including Best Play.
Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome
This Christmas, our much-loved family musical returns after taking Bristol by storm in 2010, a highly-acclaimed national tour and a season in London's West End.
Swallows and Amazons is a story of an idyllic era, of endless summer evenings and the beauty of youthful imagination. Follow Captain John and his able crew as they set sail to Wildcat Island on an exotic adventure packed full of piracy, adventure and fun!
From a creative team including Artistic Director Tom Morris (War Horse, A Midsummer Night's Dream), writer Helen Edmundson (Coram Boy) and with music by Neil Hannon (The Divine Comedy), Bristol Old Vic presents another unforgettable Christmas treat.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne
Based on the best-selling novel by John Boyne, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a heart-wrenching tale of an unlikely friendship between two innocent boys.
Set during World War II, the story is seen through the innocent eyes of Bruno, the eight-year-old son of the commandant at a concentration camp, whose forbidden friendship with a Jewish boy on the other side of the camp fence has startling and devastating consequences.
Brought to you by The Children’s Touring Partnership who have previously produced Swallows and Amazons and Goodnight Mister Tom, this world premiere of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamason stage, promises to be a deeply moving and thought provoking production.
