National Theatre of Scotland
Black Watch
Tue 8 - Sat 12 Mar 2011 7.30pm: Thu Matinee 1.30pm, Sat Matinee 2.30pm
Butterworth Hall: Tue: £25, under 26 £23 Wed - Sat: £29, under 26 £27, Thu matinee, £20, under
Director: John Tiffany
Cast: Scott Fletcher, Chris Starkie, Jamie Quinn, Ian Pirie, Richard Rankin, Keith Fleming, Ross Anderson, Jack Lowden, Stuart Martin , Cameron Barnes
Playwright: Gregory Burke
Production Company: National Theatre of Scotland
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CloseSince its very first performances, Black Watch has received standing ovations and enjoyed sold-out performances everywhere it has appeared, nationally and internationally.
Hurtling from a pool room in Fife to an armoured wagon in Iraq, Black Watch is based on interviews conducted by Gregory Burke with former soldiers who served in Iraq.
Viewed through the eyes of those on the ground, Black Watch reveals what it means to be part of the legendary Scottish regiment, what it means to be part of the war on terror and what it means to make the journey home again.
John Tiffany’s production makes powerful and inventive use of movement, music and song to create a visceral, complex and urgent piece of theatre that is as relevant in 2010 as ever.
Black Watch has played to tens of thousands of people across three continents and has garnered 22 awards. Most recently, the production won four Laurence Olivier Awards – Best Director, Best Theatre Choreography, Best Play and Best Sound Design and the National Theatre of Scotland won its first US award with the New York Drama Circle naming Black Watch Best Foreign Play.
Beg, steal or borrow to get yourself a ticket.
The News of the World *****
John Tiffany’s direction remains utterly dazzling…there isn’t a dull or redundant moment. The Herald *****
The Herald/Metro/The Sunday Times/The Guardian/The Sunday Telegraph *****Black Watch contains very strong language, loud explosions and strobe lighting.
Ages: 16+
Dates & Times
| Tue 8 Mar | Butterworth Hall | 7:30pm | ||
| Wed 9 Mar | Butterworth Hall | 7:30pm | ||
| Thu 10 Mar | Butterworth Hall | 1:30pm | ||
| Thu 10 Mar | Butterworth Hall | 7:30pm | ||
| Fri 11 Mar | Butterworth Hall | 7:30pm | ||
| Sat 12 Mar | Butterworth Hall | 2:30pm | ||
| Sat 12 Mar | Butterworth Hall | 7:30pm |
Butterworth Hall
With a maximum capacity of 2000 standing or 1500 seated this concert hall has an outstanding natural acoustic and is the home of our International Concert Series, as well as the majority of our music gigs and big name comedians. Butterworth Hall has recently had a £6.9 million redevelopment and reopened in autumn 2009 .
5 Comments
Have wanted to see this for ages and would MUCH prefer to see it at Warwick than travelling to London. Thank you - brilliant programming!
Holly Parker at 10:21am on Mon 8th Nov 2010
This is an incredible show, one of the top three best productions I have ever seen (and I'm a Drama Teacher so I see a lot). Don't miss the chance to see it - I'll be coming again and bringing a party of my students.
Kerry Greenwood at 8:27am on Wed 10th Nov 2010
Are there any 'A Night Less Ordinary' tickets available for this?
Jess at 10:33am on Mon 22nd Nov 2010
Hi Jess
We will be announcing the details of Spring shows that have A Night Less Ordinary allocation in a couple of weeks time and they will be available from Mon 10 Jan.
Please keep an eye on the website for updates.
Thanks
Julia
Marketing Team
Warwick Arts Centre Staff
Julia Barry at 9:57am on Tue 23rd Nov 2010
Just seen this tonight for the 2nd time at The Barbican. Still weak at the knees (like last time) and keen to experience that again. Quite simply the best thing I've seen on any stage anywhere. Seems like you can't book specific seat numbers at Warwick - is that true? If so, then very disappointing.
Roger at 11:56pm on Fri 21st Jan 2011