The Sticking Place presents Terror 2009
Theatre of Horror and Grand Guignol
October 7th 2009 - October 24th 2009
Show starts: 19:30
Running time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including interval)
Featuring new plays by Neil LaBute, Lucy Kirkwood, Anthony Neilson and Mark Ravenhill.
Four new short plays exploring horror and Grand Guignol, spun together with magic, cabaret and other oddities for the Halloween season. The Terror Season’s previous appearances have divided critics, had some audience members fleeing in fright, and won a nomination for the Peter Brook Empty Space Award.
The Experiment
Written and performed by Mark Ravenhill
Directed by Anthony Banks
Psychogeography
by Lucy Kirkwood
Directed by Adam Meggido
Twisted
by Anthony Neilson
Directed by Hannah Eidinow
Some White Chick
by Neil LaBute
Directed by Jason Lawson
Neil LaBute is a Tony nominated writer and director, most recently represented in the West End by his play Fat Pig. Lucy Kirkwood’s play Guns Or Butter featured in the 2007 Terror Season; Tinderbox premiered at the Bush Theatre. Anthony Neilson’s recent London credits include God In Ruins (RSC at Soho) and The Wonderful World of Dissocia (Royal Court). Mark Ravenhill is an Evening Standard award-winning playwright and also performed in his play Product (Royal Court) and at Soho Theatre with Bette Bourne.
Adults only - Strictly 18+.
WARNING
Terror 2009 contains scenes of a highly disturbing nature – including graphic depictions of sex and violence - which many people may find disturbing.
‘unlike almost anything else you will see on the London stage. Fast becoming one of the highlights of my theatrical year. A real delight.’
The Stage
‘Well written, impressively executed, irredeemably revolting stuff.’
Time Out
‘Pulling out all the stops for this night packed to the cobwebby rafters.'
Metro
"Generates a genuine chill"
The Guardian
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