When the Rain Stops Falling
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This play created waves down under when it received its world premiere at the Adelaide Festival of Arts last year, celebrated as "unabashed and ambitious theatre" (Stage Noise) and a landmark for Australian drama. Now arriving at the Almeida Theatre for its European premiere, When the Rain Stops Falling is expected to bring "its intelligence and multi-layered brilliance" (Sydney Theatre Company) to London under the ingenuity of artistic director Michael Attenborough. Writer Andrew Bovell (Speaking in Tongues and films Lantana and Strictly Ballroom) has created an impressive sweep of a play, crossing London, the southern coast of Australia and into the desert over the course of 80 years to explore the effect of the past on the future. But the play is not just a domino effect of linear events but an intricate web of individual lives spun together - a result of Bovell's "complex, subtle plotting" (Stage Noise) that links love, loss, betrayal, mystery and misplaced loyalty across the generations to reveal a burning family - and universal - history.About Almeida Theatre
Along with the Donmar Warehouse, the Almeida is the most critically praised theatre in Britain. After Jonathan Kent took over in 1990, it had 14 West End transfers in 12 years, and early booking for tickets became essential - by the time the reviews came out, the run was usually sold out. More about Almeida Theatre
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Telling Tales: Almeida Theatre (Ages 7-11)
event Running until Friday 10th February 2012TIMES 8th February and 9th February 2012 at 2.30pm & 10th February 2012 at 11am and 2.30pm PRICING £6
Children's drama adapted from the work of Frederico Garcia Lorca.
TIMES Various Times PRICING £8-£32, Jan 19-25 previews £8-£26, concs available
Bijan Sheibani directs Emily Mann's version of Federico Garcia Lorca's drama, which she relocates to Iran. Shohreh Aghdashloo plays the title role.... More about this event
Theatre Tour
event Saturday 25th February 2012TIMES 11am PRICING £5, concs £4
A tour of theatre's backstage, wardrobe and technical areas.
TIMES Various Times PRICING Mar 15-21 previews £8-£26, Mar 22-May 12 £8-£32, concs available
The dying Filumena Marturano, about to marry her long-standing lover, makes a miraculous recovery, and springs several surprises on her husband-to-be. Eduardo De Filippo's play is adapted by Tanya Ronder.... More about this event
Theatre Tour
event Saturday 28th April 2012TIMES 11am PRICING £5, concs £4
A tour of theatre's backstage, wardrobe and technical areas.
TIMES Various Times PRICING May 17-23 previews £8-£26, May 24-31, Jun 1-30 £8-£32, Mon-Thu 7.30pm over 60s, students concs on ticket price £22 & £24/Wed, Sat 2.30pm over 60s, students £16
Failing actor Gordon asks his friend and successful television personality Michael to lend him some money, which begins a series of events that bring a strain to their long-standing relationship. Drama written by Matthew Dunster, directed by Jeremy Herrin.... More about this event
Theatre Tour
event Saturday 30th June 2012TIMES 11am PRICING £5, concs £4
A tour of theatre's backstage, wardrobe and technical areas.
TIMES Various Times PRICING £8-£32
Jonathan Pryce essays the title role in Shakespeare's great tragedy about a king consumed by madness, who is forced from power by his children. Directed by Michael Attenborough as part of the World Shakespeare Festival.... More about this event
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