Tag: VAULT Festival

Quick Q&A: Our Man In Havana

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Where and when: VAULT Festival 2020 – 3rd-5th March 2020

What it’s all about… Havana, Cuba! Amidst the sultry and seductive climes of Havana our heroes twirl, twitch and tango away from enemy agents, MI6 and the truth. Jim Wormold, a run-of-the-mill vacuum cleaner salesman turned accidental spy, resorts to fabricating ludicrous military reports in order to salvage his business and satisfy the needs of his decadent daughter, beginning a hilarious and improbable rise to the top of the British Secret Service.

You’ll like it if… “If you are a fan of spy thrillers, British comedies, or The 39 Steps, then there’s something in this show for you!” ★★★★★ – British Theatre Guide

You should see it because… After a sold-out, award-winning debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017 as the Pleasance Futures XYP company in 2017 and subsequent revivals in London in December 2017, in Edinburgh in 2018 and in Hong Kong in June 2019, this might be the last time Spies Like Us perform their hilarious and ingenious show Our Man In Havana!

It’s a fast-paced physical farce of peril, espionage and vacuum cleaners that will leave you gasping for breath and an ice-cold daiquiri.

Anything else we should know…: Check out Spies Like Us’ new show Speed Dial (Work In Progress) also showing at VAULT Festival 2020 – 6th-7th March!

Where to follow:
Hashtags: #SpeedDial #OurMan
Twitter: @Spieslikeus_
Facebook: @SpiesLikeUsTheatre
Instagram: @spieslikeustheatre

Book here: https://vaultfestival.com/whats-on/our-man-in-havana/

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Quick Q&A: Speed Dial (Work In Progress)

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Where and when: VAULT Festival 2020 – 6th-7th March 2020

What it’s all about…Tone. Dial. Ring. The Professor is waiting for a call. Back-stabbing lecturers and dodgy Deans are all suspects in this action-packed, thrilling physical caper about connection, forgiveness and inter-faculty rivalry.

You’ll like it if… you’re a fan of explosive fast-paced physical choreography and action-packed thrillers which attempt to uncover whodunnit and why.

You should see it because… Spies Like Us have created a fast-paced, action-packed gripping thriller that explores contemporary themes of connectedness, isolation and forgiveness in a nostalgic 1970s university campus setting in their trademark explosive physical style.

Praise for previous work:
***** “An impressive, stunning piece of physical theatre” British Theatre Guide (on Woyzeck)

Anything else we should know…: They are also bringing their award-winning, sell-out debut show Our Man In Havana to VAULT Festival 2020, 3rd-5th March – be sure to catch it!

Where to follow:
Hashtags: #SpeedDial #OurMan
Twitter: @Spieslikeus_
Facebook: @SpiesLikeUsTheatre
Instagram: @spieslikeustheatre

Book here: https://vaultfestival.com/whats-on/speed-dial-work-in-progress/

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Quick Q&A: QUADRUPLE THRE4T

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Where and when:16:30 Sat 22nd Feb; 15:10 Sun 23rd Feb at VAULT Festival

What it’s all about… Nominated for Best Comedy at the 2019 Brighton Fringe, Australian comedian Henry Moss brings QUADRUPLE THRE4T to London’s VAULT Festival February 22nd and 23rd. This critically acclaimed comedy cabaret is a “delightful and delectable exploration of the cut-throat and ever-unforgiving entertainment industry” – LondonTheatre1.

Mr Henry Moss plays Harry Ledgerman, a musical theatre star and national treasure who after a public mental break-down is desperate to revamp his career. He aims to promote his tell all celebrity memoir ‘Quadruple Threat’ by hosting a series of motivational Ted talks featuring other obnoxious guest speakers who all claim they have the secret to success.

Photo credit: Seann Miley Moore

Inspired by Henry Moss’ move to London three years ago, this is a hilarious reflection of the Australians who have made it big in the UK; Kylie Minogue, Hugh Jackman, not to mention millennial pop sensation Troye Sivan (a friend of a friend of Henry’s – he’s not bitter at all).

You’ll like it if… you’re a lover of satire, character comedy, Aussie comedy and Musical theatre.

“A fast paced tour de force, Moss seldom leaving the stage and only then to return as yet another character in this crash and burn descent set in the world of entertainment… And if all that sounds rather dark then don’t worry, because the whole is delivered with side achingly funny humour.” The Latest ★★★★★

You should see it because… it’s a hysterical depiction of the self-help and entertainment industry.

“A number of celebrity interviews demonstrate Henry Moss’ versatility still further, as he plays out each character himself… he utterly nails both the persona and intonations… simply magnificent, and frankly, it’s worth attending this show just for that.” London Theatre1 ★★★★★

Anything else we should know…: Mr. Henry Moss’s QUADRUPLE THRE4T has evolved into a tour de force with the viral spin-off web series ‘Krystal Lee Management’ that follows the hilarious inner workings of an Aussie talent agency. (mrhenrymoss.com/videos)

Where to follow:
Twitter: @mrhenrymoss
Facebook: @mrhenrymoss
Website: mrhenrymoss.com

Book here: vaultfestival.com/whats-on/mr-henry-moss-quadruple-thre4t/

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Quick Q&A: V+15

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Where and when: 26th Feb – 1st March VAULT Festival

What it’s all about… Jo Sutherland’s dystopian debut play V+15 imagines a world in which books are banned and dissent is brutally suppressed. When whistle-blower, Alina, tries to convince journalist, Vincent, to play a part in sabotaging the system, the pair are forced to confront the ways in which they are guilty of manipulating language for their own gain. V+15 explores the cost of speaking up against injustice and the weaponization of words by the powerful.

You’ll like it if… you like shows like Black Mirror and Mr Robot, or books like The Handmaid’s Tale or Fahrenheit 451. It’s dystopian fiction meets political thriller.

You should see it because… it’s a tense two-hander which explores big issues like censorship and freedom of speech from a human perspective.

Anything else we should know…: V+15 is the inaugural production of Nevertheless Theatre Company. Nevertheless is a new, female-led company committed to staging urgent, inventive productions designed to entertain, excite, and challenge our audiences.

Where to follow:
Twitter: @NeverthelessTC
Facebook: @NeverthelessTC
Instagram: @NeverthelessTC

Book here: https://vaultfestival.com/whats-on/V15/ 

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Quick Q&A: If This Is Normal

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Where and when: VAULT Festival, 25th-28th February 2020

What it’s all about… Meeting as kids in Kilburn, siblings Madani, Maryam and school mate Alex hit it off from the moment they meet. 10 years later kids’ playful chats about ninja turtles and bobble pens have been kicked out by teen opinions powered by what they Twitter and YouTube. Still, best friends can talk about anything. So why are there suddenly so many unspoken thoughts between the three?

After last year’s critically acclaimed world premiere of If This Is Normal at the Edinburgh Fringe, Chatback Theatre are delighted to bring this new play about the sexual experiences of young adults in a world of information overload and weaponised language to VAULT Festival 2020.

You’ll like it if… you like new writing, drama with a dash of comedy, inventive and energetic staging, plays about relationships and complicated situations.

You should see it because… the play tackles an important, modern day issue in a unique and engaging way. Previously the show ran at the Edinburgh Fringe and got great reviews including four stars from The Scotsman, The Wee Review and EdFringe Review and Everything Theatre said: ‘Delivered by three compelling actors, this is the sort of play that people can’t stop talking about on their way home, splitting opinions and sparking debate.’

Anything else we should know…: There are a limited number of 2-4-1 tickets on the StageDoor App!

Where to follow:
Twitter: @ChatbackT
Facebook: @ChatbackTheatre

Book here: vaultfestival.com/whats-on/if-this-is-normal/

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