Old Red Lion Theatre Presents HENRY V And THE REVENGER'S TRAGEDY Until Sept 2012

The Old Red Lion Theatre presents Henry V and The Revenger's Tragedy running in repertory from 25 July to 29 September.  These productions will be directed by the theatre's Artistic Directors Henry Filloux-Bennett and Nicholas Thompson respectively, with video design by Emil Charlaff, costumes by Mike Lees, lighting by Leo Steele, stage combat by Kev McCurdy and sound by Ella Wahlström. Thomas Moore is the associate producer for both productions.

"After the success of the Old Red Lion Theatre's production of The Importance of Being Earnest and its subsequent transfer to the West End earlier this year, and our Off-Broadway debut with Kissing Sid James by Robert Farquhar, the upcoming season of work is one of the most exciting times in the Old Red Lion Theatre's recent history. It demonstrates not only the theatre's dedication to working with some of the hottest new talent but also our continued ascent as a hub of theatrical excellence." Damien Devine, Managing Director, Old Red Lion Theatre.

 

HENRY V (25 JULY – 29 SEPTEMBER)

DIRECTED BY Henry Filloux-Bennett

A newly appointed leader guided by religious conviction.

A threat to peace.

A questionable case for war.

Does nothing ever change?

In this Jubilee and Olympic year, join us for a radical new production of one of Shakespeare's most celebrated plays - a play synonymous with English patriotism. But at what cost?

This production is a critical response to, and examination of the second Iraq war, following the recent Iraq Inquiry - set in a world of the 24-hour news cycle, political spin, prisoner abuse and UN Resolutions. 

The cast for Henry V is as follows: Mark Field (Henry), Steve Fortune (Cambridge), Nicholas Kime (Dauphin), Jack Morris (Henry), Christine Oram (Chorus) and Henry Regan (Canterbury).

Henry Filloux-Bennett's directing credits include Wasted (Edinburgh Festival Fringe - Spectator Critics' Choice); The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (New Red Lion Theatre - the longest ever running Off West End comedy play, nominated for Best Entertainment at the Off West End Theatre Awards 2012); and most recently The Importance of Being Earnest (Old Red Lion Theatre and subsequent transfer to the Theatre Royal Haymarket). As a writer credits include Wasted and the world premiere of the adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's Decline and Fall. As a producer Henry has worked for Bill Kenwright, High Tide, the Theatre Royal Haymarket and ITV Productions, as well as Arcade Productions which he set up in 2008. Henry joined the Old Red Lion Theatre as Artistic Director in May 2010. 

 

THE REVENGER'S TRAGEDY (25 JULY – 29 SEPTEMBER)

DIRECTED BY NICHOLAS THOMPSON

 

A world obsessed with wealth and fame.

Riots on the streets. 

A morally bankrupt government.

Does nothing ever change?

A corrupt universe where the desire for justice is confused with the obsession for revenge. 

A blackly comic and brutally vivid retelling of the classic revenge drama. Join us for an orgy of power struggles, popularity contests and Bunga Bunga parties...

The Revenger's Tragedy is a ferociously dark play by Thomas Middleton, set in an avaricious world that seethes with vice and retribution.

Set in the 1980's the play examines a broken society, corrupted from the top-down, where sex, money and fame is what drives people to action in a time of economic inequality, famine and industrial disasters.

The play is a black comedy and contains scenes of a sexual and violent nature.

The cast for The Revenger's Tragedy is as follows: Mark Field (Vindici), Steve Fortune (Duke), Nicholas Kime (Castiza), Jack Morris (Lussurioso), Christine Oram (Duchess) and Henry Regan (Hippolito).

This is the first production Nicholas Thompson has directed for the Old Red Lion Theatre.His previous credits as an actor, director and producer include, Lady Chatterley's Lover (Edinburgh Fringe Festival - Critics Choice); La Dispute (Soho Theatre studio); Romeo and Juliet (National Tour); The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) (longest running off West End comedy play and nominated for Best Entertainment at the Off West End Theatre Awards 2012); Finalist REDfest 2011; Chaika Casino (nominated for several Off West End Awards);  A Christmas Carol (Theatre Delicatessen); And Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out (Brighton Fringe- Pick of the Fringe).

Nicholas joined the Old Red Lion Theatre in September 2010 as Associate Producer andbecame Co-Artistic director in April 2011. He is also the Artistic Director of .dash Theatre, as well as working with Theatre Delicatessen, ITV Productions, BBC Introducing and Kangaroo Court.

The Old Red Lion Theatre opened its doors over 30 years ago and its mission is to nurture and present the very best of new and emerging theatrical talent, with writers of earlier productions including Kathy Burke, Abi Morgan and Katie Mitchell.

In the last six months the Old Red Lion Theatre has transferred work Off-Broadway and twice to the West End.

Most recent credits include: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (longest running off West End comedy play), Kissing Sid James (London and Off Broadway), The Importance of Being Earnest (Old Red Lion Theatre and Theatre Royal Haymarket) and REDfest - the Old Red Lion Theatre's new writing festival. Upcoming productions include an exciting collaboration with Headlong Theatre.

The Old Red Lion Theatre is owned and run by Damien Devine.

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