A Young Vic and Fuel co-production, Sound&Fury's
Kursk
a collaboration with Bryony Lavery, commissioned by The Junction Cambridge
Tue 4 - Sat 8 May 2010 7.45pm, Thu matinee 1.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm
Studio £15, Under 26s £10, Thu matinee £10
Production Company: A Young Vic and Fuel co-production, Sound&Fury's
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CloseAugust 2000. A British hunter-killer submarine is on patrol in the Arctic. The crew drill, sleep, eat, long for word from home and silently shadow their target.
Their lives are at once extraordinary and mundane – until a tragic event occurs that makes them question everything they are doing. As the tension mounts, the pressure they live under starts to take its toll.
Inspired by the Russian submarine disaster, acclaimed theatre company Sound&Fury (The Watery Part of the World and Ether Frolics) join Bryony Lavery (Stockholm) to invoke the life of submariners, fathoms below the icy seas on the fraying front line of the Cold War.
“a remarkable piece of writing, with pitch-perfect performances from all” Bristol Evening Post
“The most brilliantly immersive piece of theatre I’ve seen all year… An unforgettable homage to the men of the Kursk, and all their kind.” ***** The Daily Telegraph
“Wholly original… What is impressive is the seamless merging of human interest and scenic excitement… simply terrific.” **** The Guardian
Kursk has no conventional seating. Please mention any specific access requirements when booking.
“Thrilling and, thanks to the sensitivity of Lavery’s script and the production’s deft pacing, deeply affecting and thoughtful too” The Times
“Unmissable” London Evening Standard
“You almost have to see this production twice.” The Guardian
How Kursk Works
Wed 5 May 5pm – 6.30pm
£7
Join members of Sound&Fury to find out how Kursk works by taking a guided tour of the set and the space.
Dates & Times
| Tue 4 May | Studio | 7:45pm | ||
| Wed 5 May | Studio | 5:00pm | ||
| Wed 5 May | Studio | 7:45pm | ||
| Thu 6 May | Studio | 1:30pm | ||
| Thu 6 May | Studio | 7:45pm | ||
| Fri 7 May | Studio | 7:45pm | ||
| Sat 8 May | Studio | 2:30pm | ||
| Sat 8 May | Studio | 7:45pm |
Studio
Warwick Arts Centre's intimate Studio Theatre space provides a platform for the work of emerging artists as well as many established performers from the worlds of theatre, dance and music.
Part of A Night Less Ordinary
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5 Comments
I really enjoyed the show, the format and concept is innovative with some very funny moments as well as some serious, thought-provoking sections. I would recommend this show to anyone.
Jonathan at 10:06pm on Tue 4th May 2010
This is a story about loss and the submarines are the vehicles (literally) that bring us to the play's heart breaking conclusion. I loved this show.
Mark at 11:52pm on Wed 5th May 2010
As has been mentioned, the format enhances the impact of the funny and serious moments immensely. The claustrophobia of the environment is conveyed extremely well. I very much enjoyed it.
Stewart at 11:06pm on Fri 7th May 2010
Truly phenomenal piece of work. Clever, moving, dramatic and funny, despite the intense subject matter. I couldn't speak afterwards - I couldn't find words to do it justice!
Sarah at 6:45pm on Sat 8th May 2010
I thought that the performance was very interesting particularly the set which can be highly credited. I thought that the storyline was weak in parts and at several places I was not sure why certain parts were included.
The sound and lighting and effects were very realistic and the claustrophobic atmosphere was all very real . I liked the overall performance and would recommend it however would not revisit it myself.
Anonymous viewer at 10:19pm on Wed 12th May 2010