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Arts Portfolio harpe r+cole arts portfolio theatre identity images comedy kids arts po rt foli o festival touring art direction education visual arts <> about us Tiata Fahodzi in association with 10 Tiata Fahodzi in association with Soho Theatre 10 6 New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich and Soho Theatre presents 1 4 and New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich presents tiatafahodzi 8 tiatafahodzi 0 tenth anniversary 1 tenth anniversary 1 r e b m u N , y t i r a joe guy h C by Roy Williams d e r e t by Roy Williams s directed by Femi Elufowoju, jr i g e R directed by Femi Elufowoju, jr a theatre s i joe guy i designed by Yukiko Tsukamoto, music by Rockhill z d o h a F ‘They hate us; they hate us because we are pure. Because we were not stupid enough a t a i T to get caught, and taken away in chains.’ r e p r a H JoeBoatengusedtobemockedforhisGhanaianaccent,butnowhe’saPremiership e n a J football star and everyone wants a piece of him. But what’s happened to the good boy n g i s whostayedoutoftrouble?Asensationalstoryofidentity,thecorruptingpowerof e d y celebrity, and the tensions between African and Caribbean communities in Britain today. e k s i m m From British-African theatre company Tiata Fahodzi (The Estate,2006;The Gods are not to u C n Blame, 2005) and Roy Williams, the award-winning writer of Sing Yer Heart Out for the Lads e h p e t and Little Sweet Thing. CastincludesSyanBlake,MichaelBrogan,AlexisRodney,AbdulSalis S y b and Mo Sesay. e o J s a ‘Williams’ writing snaps and crackles; his characters burst with life, emotion and s i l a S contradiction.’ The Guardian l u d b A tiatafahodzi.com sohotheatre 23October–24November,7.30pm Panel discussion: 3November,6pm Matinees: 3, 10, 17, 24 November, 4pm Roy Williams and Femi Elufowoju, jr discuss the relationship between Tickets: African and Caribbean descendants 23–27 October: £10 inBritaintoday. 29October–10November:£15/£12.50 12–24 November: £20/£15 Post-show discussion: 19 November Matinees: £7.50 Audio described: 24 November, 4pm Book early: first week tickets only £10 BSL interpreted: 17 November, 4pm 18–20 October, 2007 Soho Theatre,21DeanStreet,LondonW1 Captioned: 23 November, 7.30pm 01473 295 900 | wolseytheatre.co.uk 0870 429 6883 | sohotheatre.com above: Joe Guy leaflet front and back 10 A new play by Roy Williams. October– November 2007 tiatafahodzi right: tenth anniversary postcard Tiata Fahodzi has a strong, loyal following and the marketing was aimed at attracting a new audience without alienating the existing one. by Roy Williams joe guy directed by Femi Elufowoju, jr <> soh otheatre sohotheatre identity j a n u a r y – a p r i l 2 0 0 0870 429 6883 | sohotheatre.com 8 Soho Theatre september 1,8,15September fun november 14November or f s s 4–22 September Rachel Trachtenburg kid 23October–24November Apples & Snakes venus as a boy 3–8 September joe guy 19–24 November o We developed and implemented Lawrence Leung Kali Theatre Company A powerful story about the A sensational new play miraculous power of sex adapted play readings 12–15 September by Roy Williams about identity and h from the novel by Luke Sutherland. Sophie Woolley the corrupting power of celebrity. 31October,27November Soho Theatre’s identity including Political Animal 18–22 September o 19–29 September 30 October–10 November Rhona Cameron Talks + events moonwalking in marisa carnesky 3 November 24 September, t their logo, interior and exterior Anewshowfromtheunique, African? Caribbean? chinatown 1, 8, 15, 22 October highly inventive Oliver Award- What’s the big fuss? h Anenchantinglantern-lit World in One City winning show-woman. walkabout performance through 6November 28, 29 September e signage, website, brochures, front Chinatown. Nicholas Hytner Paul Sinha and Stewart Lee Talks + events inassociationwith a 30August–15September 4September 28November–15December English PEN of house displays, posters, leaflets Richard Eyre t trachtenburg family josie long 8 November slideshow players 11September ‘It’s probably scientifically Verity Bargate Award r Hari Kunzru impossible to dislike Long... presentation The world’s foremost indie- e and flyers. ararecomedytalent.’ vaudeville conceptual art-pop 25September ***** Metro family slideshow rock band. Rachel Lichtenstein and Iain Sinclair 2–6 October 27 December–5 January october Dynamo december My Brother and I are 29 November–5 January 27 September–20 October Porn Stars 10 October pure gold Apples & Snakes anthony neilson’s Talks + events Michael Bhim’s affecting snapshot new play 4December of black inner-city life, and a young 11–13 October His hotly anticipated new play Luke Wright father’s battle to support his family. Stephen K Amos currently being devised. 11December 17–19 October Hisham Matar and friends 16–20 October Amnesty International and 13 November–23 December left: rich hall iceandfire play readings stewart lee 26, 27 October For more information The legendary stand-up The new stand-up show from Paul Foot brings his grouchy, deadpan comic ‘one of the top three or four and to book tickets go to season brochure genius to Soho for the first time. Talks + events living stand-ups’. sohotheatre.com or call 2October Time Out 0870 429 6883. Neil Boorman and Lucy Siegle magazine insert Book early 22–26 October 9October 6December–6January for cheaper tickets un fun f r Mute Magazine for Tickets for our plays are just fo s kids kid little howard men of steel £10 for the first week; matinees 16 October above: and the Magic Pencil Three mad chefs animate two are £7.50 for the run. Prices for Kerry Katona of Life and Death cookie cutters and a host of our other performances start at and Hadley Freeman As seen on CBBC and ITV. kitchen utensils in a hilarious £12. Concession and group exterior sign The perfect half-term treat 30 October display of kitchen puppetry! booking discounts are available for ages 6+. Zoe Margolis and Suitable 6+ for all performances. Rowan Pelling website <> soho sohotheatre theatre 2005 2005 8April–14May ANIGHTBY MATT CHARMAN AT THE DOGS Welcome to Soho Theatre’s 5 season images far left: 2.5 metre front of house board left: winner leaflet oftheVerityBargateAward2004 below: To book: call 0870 429 6883 or visit www.sohotheatre.com season brochure spread soho plays A Night at the Dogs a April 8–May 14 7.30pm p 200 r 5 i l winner | of the Verity Bargate Award 2004 Written by Matt Charman, m Soho Theatre Company presents a y A Night at the Dogs won the Verity Bargate Award and was staged One of London’s busiest venues, A NIGHT Soho Theatre’s fist five years has seen: at Soho Theatre. 78 new plays stages AT THE DOGS 223 comedy shws performed 9,000 scripts read BY MATT CHARMAN ‘This dog, our girl, they’re not expecting We searched for and found a directed by Abigail Morris her to win. We’ll never have that secret 400,000 tickets sold cast: weapon again so just enjoy it. The minute Joe Armstrong she crosses that line first, it’ll be like the strong photo library image which Trevor Cooper whole world has changed for us… you Mark Hadfield might want to think about that a little David Hounslow before it happens.’ Neil Stuke worked both with the play and On the night of their first race, five men await the arrival of For information on our anniversary season, a dog that they hope will change their lives. But before they’ve even left for the track, a violent situation erupts and please pick up a brochure from the foyer or now an innocent man could get hurt. with the concept of winning. visit our website at www.sohotheatre.com Matinees: Fast paced, funny, yet brutally dark, A Night at the Dogs April 16, 23, 30; by 25 year old Matt Charman was chosen from over 700 May 7, 14 at 4pm submissions in Soho Theatre’s nationwide hunt for the best new play by a first-time playwright. Tickets: £15 (£12 concessions) ‘This year’s Verity Bargate Award came up with a gifted Matinees: £5 winner in Matt Charman’s keen, quick A Night at the Dogs… fifty times more lively than most West End BSL interpreted performance: occasions.’ May 13 at 7.30pm The Observer (on the VBA announcement) s e Audio described performance: g a m I May 12 at 7.30pm y t t e Post show discussion: G : y May 7, following 4pm matinee h p a r First 20 tickets to g first 20 o t each performance only o h To book: call 0870 429 6883 or visit www.sohotheatre.com p £5 when requested. £5 <> sohotheatre 23 April–3 May soho Comedy and cabaret sohotheatre theatre 27 September–9 October,9.30pm YOU’VE GOT TO LOVE DANCING TO STICK TO IT ‘The funniest stand-up working in America.’ Soho Theatre and the Edinburgh JULIAN FOX Ricky Gervais FANTASTICAL AND FUNNY – festival. amixofurbanreflections,homevideos and electro-ish pop songs. ‘Turns scenes from ordinary life Louis C.K. intosomethingextraordinary.’ The Guardian Chewed up Campaigns for artists including ‘It’s all beautifully strange, and strangely beautiful.’ Daily Telegraph Cybill Shepherd Julian Fox, Louis CK, Cybill Disobedience Cybill Shepherd, Stewarat Lee, Kiki & Herb, The Tiger Lillies, Tim Minchin, Jerry Sadowitz and many more. Soho Theatre, London 30 July–9 August, 9.30pm Pleasance 1, Edinburgh 19–23 August, 9.30pm 15–16 August, 10.30pm sohotheatre.com pleasance.co.uk To book: call 0870 429 6883 0870 429 6883 | sohotheatre.com 020 7478 0100 0131 556 6550 orvisitwww.sohotheatre.com comedy sohotheatre 13–24 November,4–23 December stewart lee 41st best stand up ever ‘Lee proves himself, once again, to be the maestro.’ The Guardian (((( ‘The funniest, most cliché-free comedian on the circuit.’ Ricky Gervais 0870 429 6883 | sohotheatre.com above: leaflets for Julian Fox, Louis CK and Stewart Lee above: posters for Cybill Shepherd flyposters for Kiki & Herb <> at the Pleasance, Edinburgh Soho Theatre Company presents Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Book? based on the book by Lauren Child adapted and directed by Jonathan Lloyd designed by Sophie Charalambous animated by Nicholas Losse music by Michael Friedman Who’s Afraid of The Big Bad Book? tells the story of Herb, whofallsinhisbookoffairytalesandwakesupasthestar of the stories.
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