Shakespeare's Villains in Great Britain

Steven Berkoff's long running and highly recommended Shakespeare's Villains continues with a performance in the Peepul Centre, Leicester on 26 Nov 2005

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Berkoff in One Man

Berkoff performs his One Man show comprising Dog, Actor and Tell-Tale Heart.  It is on at the Trinity Theatre and Arts Centre in Tunbridge Wells on 8 Nov 2005.  Click on the image for details.

The Secret Love Life of Ophelia

Hot Fudge Theatre perform The Secret Love Life of Ophelia at the Cricketers Pub in Kingston-upon-Thames.  It is on from 20-22 Oct 2005.  Click on the image for details.

The Trial in Washington, USA

Scena present The Trial in Washington.  It is on from 10 Sept to 16 Oct 2005.

The actors are Christopher Henley, Kim Curtis, Danielle Davy, Terrence Heffernan, Jai Khalsa, Robert McNamara, Michael Miyazaki, Christopher Moss, Buck O'Leary, Maura Stadem, Svetlana Tikhonov, John Tweel and Jim Zidar.

The artistic team are: Robert McNamara (director), Kimberley Cruce (set), Marianne Meadows (light), Alisa Mandel (costumes), David Crandall (sound), Jessica Wade (masks) and Michael Toscano (Assistant Director).

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The Fall of the House of Usher

"Fear, shock and an assault on the senses in Fragmented Ego Theatre Company’s production of The Fall of The House of Usher.

Berkoff’s spooky, gothic theatrical adaptation of Poe’s vampiric tale charts the decay of the last two remaining descendents of the ancient house of Usher. Pedro DeSenna’s Oswald, manifests the sick ramblings of Roderick Usher’s mind, from the first blood curdling scream to the final death rattle. The incestuous relationship between Roderick (Oliver Flyte) and his twin sister Madeleine (Susanna Mayer) who move as one, feeding off each other for sustenance and passing disease between themselves, is brought to a quivering climax as the walls of the House of Usher fall around them.

Director Donna Savery combines trance-like movement, dance and physical theatre with puppetry and a chilling sound design, letting loose the demons, in this eerie Gothic thriller."

It is on at the Etcetera Theatre, London on 6-25 Sept 2005.  Click on the image for details.

An audience with Steven Berkoff in Skyros

Skros have announced "An audience with Steven Berkoff", one week from 27 Aug-9 Sept 2005.  It is described as a unique opportunity to be in the inspirational presence of a screen and theatre legend. Steven will use mime, play and anything else he feels like, to get your creative juices flowing.  Click on the image for more details.

Shakespeare's Villains, Greek and Kvetch at the Edinburgh Festival, Scotland

	Steven Berkoff performs Shakespeare's Villains at the Edinburgh Festival.  He will be performing at the Assembly Theatre, Edinburgh. It is on from 13-21 Aug 2005.  Click on the image for details.
	Greek is staged at the Sweet on the Grassmarket, Apex City Hotel, 61 The Grassmarket, Edinburgh. It is on from 4-14 Aug 2005.  Click on the image for details.
	Kvetch is performed by Horror Show Groodys at the City Theatre, Edinburgh. It is on from 20-29 Aug 2005.  Click on the image for details.

Metamorphosis in London

The Woodhouse Players present Metamorphosis on 12-16 July 2005 at the Welsh Church Hall, London.  The actors are Chris Pethers (Gregor), Stephen Balchin (Mr Samsa), Sonja Wardle (Mrs Samsa), Ra Chapman (Greta), Sacha Walker (Chief Clerk) and  Cathy Dodders, Angela Johnson, Stephanie Egbe (lodgers).  The Principal Directors are Carla MacLean and Khadija Cheetham-Slade.

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Images by and © Dave Gatward

Berkoff´s Women

Berkoff´s Women continues touring.  With Linda Marlowe and highly recommended.  Taranaki Arts Festival, New Zealand 27-30 July 2005.  Click on the link for details.

Richard II at the Ludlow Festival, UK and Madrid Spain

Berkoff will direct Richard II at the Ludlow Festival from 25 Jun- 9 Jul 2005.  This is followed by performances on 15, 16 July at the Festival de Almagro, near Madrid, Spain.  The Spanish performance will include subtitles in Spanish.

Ricardo II es uno de los dramas más líricos de Shakespeare, puesto que, aunque su protagonista es un monarca malvado, ejerce al tiempo de maravilloso poeta. Como le sucede a tantos de los villanos shakespeareanos su poética mejora al tiempo que declina su buena estrella. Ricardo es un rey vanidoso, codicioso y obsesionado por sí mismo. Su espíritu corrupto terminará precipitando su caída y Shakespeare nos describirá de forma exhaustiva la destrucción gradual del monarca y su autorrealización.

The cast includes Timothy Walker as Richard, Joseph Millson as Bolingbroke, Michael Cronin as John of Gaunt, Paul McLeary as York, Julia Tarnoky as Queen Isabel and Lisa Sadovy as the Duchess of York.  On 3 July Berkoff also gives a talk on Richard II at in Harley Centre, Ludlow College.

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Greek in London, UK

Greek is on as a fringe production in the Etcetera Theatre, Oxford Arms, 265 Camden High Street, London NW1 tel 020 7482 4857.  Its on from 7-12 June 2005.

Berkoff at the NFT

The National Film Theatre has an Antonioni season of films, and Steven Berkoff is one of the guests at the opening day.  Berkoff appeared in Antonioni's The Passenger.  Berkoff appears  on 1 Jun 2005.  For details click on the image.

The Secret Love Life of Ophelia in Glasgow, UK

The Ramshorn Theatre, part of the University of Strathclyde, are presenting The Secret Love Life of Ophelia.  Directed by Bruce Downie.  Its on from 30 May- 4 Jun 2005.  For details click on the image.

Greek in Ottawa, Canada

"John Osbourne meets [Antonin] Artaud meets [Will] Shakespeare" is how theatre director Kevin Orr describes English playwright Steven Berkoff.  The actors are Stewart Matthews (Eddy), Chuck Herriot (dad), Margo MacDonald (wife) and Teri Rata Loretto (mum). It's on from 28 Apr- 7 May 2005 at the Arts Court Theatre. For details click on the images  The photo are by Aaron Mckenzie Fraser (left) and Jesse Henderson (right).

Lunch

ADC Theatre present Lunch from 1-5 Mar 2005.  Max Bennett and  Megan Prosser star, and the director is Thomas Eccleshare. 

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Berkoff's Womem in Horsham

Linda Marlowe continues the tour of the highly recommended Berkoff's Women.  Directed by Josie Lawrence. Its at the Christ's Hospital in Horsham on 10 May 2005. "Out of her unique association with Steven Berkoff, Linda Marlowe presents Berkoff’s Women, a theatrical exploration of sensuality, revenge, pathos, heart-breaking loneliness and riotous humour. Having worked with Berkoff for over twenty years, this work is a compilation of the most rewarding, exciting moments of Berkoff’s female roles, featuring excerpts from Decadence, Greek, East, Agamemnon plus a ... dramatised short story From My Point of View". For details click on the image.

Greek Workshop, UK

Wildcard Theatre Company present a workshop for Secondary School Groups.  The Lecoq trained actors from Wildcard Theatre Company explore the unique physical style of Berkoff. Duration: 120 Mins.  Delivered either at your school or the Arc Theatre For details click on the image.

Greek on tour, UK

Wildcard Theatre Company are touring Greek. The director is Yasmin Gurreeboo.  The actors are Peter McCamley (Eddy), Grant Stimpson (Dad), Annie Sutton (Wife), Katherine Hart (Mum). Set Design Sonja Saxe, Lighting Design Max Lewendel, Photography Corinna Whitfield, Producer Jo Salkilld, Publicity Design Iain Daddy, General Manager Jo Salkilldm, Artistic Director Max Lewendel, Education Co-ordinator Sarah Golding. The dates are: 26 Feb Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury 3,4 Mar Havant Arts Centre 7 Mar Wycombe Swan Town Hall 12 Mar Harrow Arts Centre 24 Mar Arc Theatre, Trowbridge (with post-show chat).  See below for details of a workshop. 7 Apr Wilde Theatre, Bracknell 9 Apr Forest Arts Centre, New Milton 21 Apr The Theatre, Chipping Norton (with post-show chat) 22 Apr Riverfront, Newport, South Wales 28 Apr West End Centre, Aldershot 4 May Phoenix Theatre, Leicester 6 May Central Studio, Basingstoke For details click on the image.

East in Bath, UK

The Rondo Theatre in Bath is presenting East from 6-9 Apr 2005. For details click on the image.

East in Leicester, UK

Leicester Haymarket Theatre present East on 2-26 Mar 2005. The director is Paul Kerryson. For details click on the image.  Thanks to Atiqa for the information.