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★★★★ ‘viciously funny… sensationally staged’ The Guardian
★★★★ ‘heart-stopping… wildly intoxicating’ The Times
★★★★ ‘seriously wild’ The Independent
★★★★ ‘a theatrical firecraker’ WhatsOnStage
★★★★ ‘a luxuriance in the sensuousness of language’ Financial Times
‘An unforgettable 80 minutes’ Critics’ Choice, Time OutThe first world premiere in three years by Time Out, Evening Standard and Critics Circle Award-winner Philip Ridley, Tender Napalm is an explosive and poetic exploration of love in the face of catastrophe.
‘Ridley is a visionary‘ – Rolling Stone
Ridley’s first new play since the highly acclaimed Piranha Heights, Tender Napalm is a high-concept two hander that weaves a compelling theatrical tapestry to rewrite the language of love.
‘The master of modern myth’ – Guardian
The production reunites the playwright with the team behind the hugely successful professional premiere of his BNP-based Moonfleece, in London and on UK tour in the run-up to the 2010 general election. Ridley’s first new play since 2008′s explosive Piranha Heights, this new premiere follows an extraordinary 18 months for the playwright. His play The Fastest Clock In The Universe received a sell-out revival starring Jaime Winstone for the Hampstead Theatre’s 50th anniversary in autumn 2009, while his acclaimed third feature film Heartless (starring Jim Sturgess) was recently released in America.
‘Splendid… darkly fantastical and psychologically acute’ – Independent (on Moonfleece)
‘A powerful broadside’ – WhatsOnStage (on Moonfleece)Recommended for ages 14+
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Creative Team
Director
David MercataliCast
Jack Gordon
Vinette RobinsonVinette Robinson is best known as DS Sally Donovan in the BBC drama Sherlock, and for leading roles in Hope Springs, Waterloo Road and Party Animals. She has recently been seen on stage in the National Theatre’s Welcome to Thebes, the Royal Court’s Sugar Mummies and Headlong Theatre’s Paradise Lost, and first came to attention for a small role in Mike Leigh’s 2004 film Vera Drake.
Jack Gordon was named one of Screen International’s 2010 ‘Stars of Tomorrow’ following film performances including Andrea Arnold’s BAFTA and Evening Standard Award-winner Fish Tank. On stage he has played leading roles in War Horse, DNA and The Miracle at the National Theatre and Lulu at the Gate. Tender Napalm reunites Gordon with Ridley following his role in the playwright’s 2010 film Heartless.
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Week 2
Monday, 25 April
Cast and crew Q&A, hosted by SpoonfedWednesday, 27 April
Lovesongs for Extinct Creatures Click here for more detailsWeek 3
Monday, 2 May
An exclusive preview of a new work in progress by Philip RidleyWednesday, 4 May
Lovesongs for Extinct Creatures Click here for more detailsWeek 4
Monday, 9 May
Philip Ridley in discussion with journalist and broadcaster Aleks Sierz, in association with Methuen DramaWednesday, 11 May
Lovesongs for Extinct Creatures Click here for more details -
The Press on Tender Napalm
★★★★ ‘viciously funny… sensationally staged’ The Guardian
★★★★ ‘heart-stopping… wildly intoxicating’ The Times
★★★★ ‘seriously wild’ The Independent
★★★★ ‘a theatrical firecraker’ WhatsOnStage
★★★★ ‘a luxuriance in the sensuousness of language’ Financial Times
‘An unforgettable 80 minutes’ Critics’ Choice, Time Out
‘Thrilling – a fabulous piece of new writing’ The Stage
★★★★ ‘a love affair with a dangerous edge’ Exeunt
★★★★★< ‘Gordon and Robinson genuinely ignite the stage’ Remotegoat
Nominated for OffWestEnd Awards for Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Director.
