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BWW Review: Belarus Free Theatre Brings Illegal TIME OF WOMEN To Under The Radar Festival

Traditionally, you can regard the name of the Public Theater's annual January festival, Under The Radar, as a reference to the relative obscurity of the theatre companies and artists involved. But in the case of Belarus Free Theatre, the meaning is a bit more literal and a lot more serious.
Belarus Free Theatre Returns to Chicago with Subversive KING LEAR Tonight

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) welcomes Belarus Free Theatre for the third time as they return to Chicago for the American premiere of their internationally acclaimed production of William Shakespeare's KING LEAR.
Belarus Free Theatre to Return to Chicago with Subversive KING LEAR

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) welcomes Belarus Free Theatre for the third time as they return to Chicago for the American premiere of their internationally acclaimed production of William Shakespeare's KING LEAR.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at CST's World Stage Announcement 2013

Chicago Shakespeare Theatre presents the World Stage Announcement of Belarus Free Theatre's production of Minsk, 2011: A Reply to Kathy Acker, presented in the theater Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare, January 30-February 3, 2013. In addition, Chicago Shakespeare Theater and The Market Theatre of Johannesburg partner will present the world premiere of Cadre, written by and featuring South African artist Omphile Molusi, in the theater Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare, February 15-23, 2013. Finally, Mercy Ojelade stars in the Olivier Award-winning production of Roadkill, which will have its American premiere in Chicago, presented by Chicago Shakespeare May 11-26, 2013.
BWW Reviews: MINSK 2011, Young Vic, June 15 2012

This riveting piece by Belarus Free Theatre (BFT) tells the story of the scarred capital of Belarus, from the perspective of its disenfranchised citizens.
Photo Flash: Public Belarus Free Theatre's BEING HAROLD PINTER, et al.

La MaMa and The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) will begin previews on Wednesday, April 13 for the return engagement of the acclaimed Belarus Free Theatre. The group will perform encore performances of BEING Harold Pinter and ZONE OF SILENCE, which were sold-out hits at this year's Under the Radar Festival, as well as the New York premiere of DISCOVER LOVE. The three shows will run in repertory for five weeks only through Sunday, May 15 at La MaMa (66 East 4th Street) with an official press opening on Monday, April 18. Single tickets are $35 for each show and are available now at 212-475-7710 or www.lamama.org.
Photo Flash: La MaMa & The Public Present Belarus Free Theatre's BEING HAROLD PINTER et al. Begin Previews 4/13

La MaMa and The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) will begin previews on Wednesday, April 13 for the return engagement of the acclaimed Belarus Free Theatre. The group will perform encore performances of BEING HAROLD PINTER and ZONE OF SILENCE, which were sold-out hits at this year's Under the Radar Festival, as well as the New York premiere of DISCOVER LOVE. The three shows will run in repertory for five weeks only through Sunday, May 15 at La MaMa (66 East 4th Street) with an official press opening on Monday, April 18. Single tickets are $35 for each show and are available now at 212-475-7710 or www.lamama.org.
Belarus Free Theatre Returns with Three Shows in Repertory

La MaMa and The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) proudly announce the return of the acclaimed Belarus Free Theatre whose productions of BEING HAROLD PINTER and ZONE OF SILENCE were sold-out hits at this year's Under The Radar Festival.
Photo Flash: Public Theater Hosts Belarus Free Theatre Rally

The Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson and Amnesty International USA hosted a rally on Wednesday, January 19 from 12 PM to 1 PM to show solidarity and support for the persecuted Belarus artists and activists, including Belarus Free Theater whose powerful production of BEING Harold Pinter was just staged to great acclaim at this year's Under the Radar Festival.
Public Theater Hosts Poltical Rally for Belarus Free Theater 1/19

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) and Amnesty International USA will be hosting a rally on Wednesday, January 19 from 12 PM to 1 PM to show solidarity and support for the persecuted Belarus artists and activists, including Belarus Free Theater whose powerful production of BEING HAROLD PINTER was just staged to great acclaim at this year's Under the Radar Festival.
Public Theater Hosts Poltical Rally for Belarus Free Theater 1/19

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) and Amnesty International USA will be hosting a rally on Wednesday, January 19 from 12 PM to 1 PM to show solidarity and support for the persecuted Belarus artists and activists, including Belarus Free Theater whose powerful production of BEING HAROLD PINTER was just staged to great acclaim at this year's Under the Radar Festival.
Photo Coverage: Patinkin, Kline & More Support Belarus Free Theatre at The Public

Yesterday, January 17, The Public Theater and La MaMa presented a one-night only encore benefit performance of the Belarus Free Theater's acclaimed production of Being Harold Pinter. The show was a sold out hit at this year's Under The Radar Festival. All proceeds from the evening benefit the Belarus Free Theater who is facing persecution in their homeland and barely escaped prison to travel to New York to perform this powerful piece of political theater
Kline, Hoffman et al. Lend Support to Belarus Free Theater with BEING HAROLD PINTER Benefit at The Public Tonight, 1/17

The Public Theater and La MaMa present a one-night only encore benefit performance of the Belarus Free Theater's acclaimed production of Being Harold Pinter. The show was a sold out hit at this year's Under The Radar Festival. All proceeds from the evening will benefit the Belarus Free Theater who is facing persecution in their homeland and barely escaped prison to travel to New York to perform this powerful piece of political theater. The event will take place tonight, January 17 and benefit the Belarus Free Theater.
BEING HAROLD PINTER Adds Encore Benefit Performance At The Public 1/17

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) and La MaMa proudly present an encore benefit performance of the Belarus Free Theater's acclaimed BEING HAROLD PINTER on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 17 at 7 PM, at The Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street).

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