Warrington on 1 Nov 2007 at the Pyramid and Parr Hall

From my Point of View in South Africa

Emma Nicholson has adapted Berkoff's short story From My Point Of View for the Kwasuka Cutting Edge Theatre in Greyville, South Africa.  The actors are Clare Mortimer and Darren King.  It is on from 4-9 Sept 2007.

A review says  "The stark stage is shared by Clare Mortimer and Darren King, who both put in strong performances in this brief and blunt 50- minute piece.  Mortimer is fantastic as a woman searching for someone to come home to. This promiscuous character trawls the left-overs at dance halls and dark hallways and yet still remains loveable through her honest narration.  Throughout the show we watch as she is man-handled and treated as an object; even when she first appears on stage she is carried on as a doll-like figure and dressed in the appropriate female paraphernalia. Yet there is something poignant about her openness and optimism in a world that is so deceptively desolate...

From My Point of View is a well- constructed show that is effective in its uncluttered appeal... There are only a few props which transform between the different scenes, and the uncomplicated appeal of it all allows for the eloquence of the writing to be showcased....  After all, it is Berkoff's writing that deserves centre stage, being both beautiful and explosive and worth the weight of each word." (from www.tonight.co.za)

My Life in Food talk

Steven Berkoff will promote his book at the London Jewish Cultural Centre on Wed 7 Sept 2007.  For details and tickets click here www.ljcc.org.uk.

East at the Edinburgh Festival

East is performed at the Roman Eagle Lodge from 12-14 Aug 2007.  It is performed by 3 Bugs Theatre.

Lunch in Birmingham, UK

You can see Lunch in Birmingham.  The actors are Colin Simmonds and Sonia Knightley.  PA is Linda Arrowsmith and the director is Lauren Collins.  It is on from 30 Jun- 4 Jul plus 14 Jul 2007 at the Crescent Theatre, Birmingham.  Click on the image for more details.  Thanks to Lauren for the information.

Steven Berkoff photos

Steven Berkoff has an exhibition of his photos called East End.  It is at Paul Smith, Albemarle Street, London from 22 Jun to 6 Jul 2007.  Click on the link for more details.  Recommended.

Berkoff's Women

Berkoff´s Women continues touring.  With Linda Marlowe and highly recommended.  Directed by Josie Lawrence.  The dates and venues are:
- 1 Mar 2007 Citizens Theatre Glasgow
- 15 Mar 2007 The Point, Eastleigh
- 17 Mar 2007 Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe
- 27 May 2007 Nightingale Theatre, Brighton

The Fall of the House of Usher in London

The Fall of the House of Usher will be performed in a church crypt by Virtual Theatre Company.  The actors are Biff Harrison (Roderick Usher), Kate Loughran (Madeline Usher) and Tim Hinchcliffe (Edgar).  The director is John Drewry.  It is at St Andrew's Church, Holborn, London from 17-20 Apr 2007 at 18:00 and 20:00.

The director and actors use the crypt well and create the right atmosphere.  The extended mime of Berkoff has been tailored down, but this means the poetry of the words comes out more.  Kate Loughran's silent bewilderment and panic at the simplest of questions is sublime. Good performances by all three cast members.

Click on the link for more details of the venue (though it doesn't mention the performances).  To book phone 08707 554 555. Recommended.

Decadence in Reading, performance and auditions

Decadence will be performed in the Progress Theatre, Reading from 16-21 Apr 2007.  Auditions for the plays were on 7 and 11 Feb 2007.  Click on the link for more details.

Metamorphosis in Berkshire

The Wilde Theatre in South Park Hill present Metamorphosis on 28 and 29 Mar 2007.  Click on the image for more details.

The Trial in Herts

Campus West Theatre, Herts present The Trial on 16 Feb 2007.

Shakespeare's Villains in Malta

Berkoff continues his Shakespeare's Villains tour in Malta from 2-4 Feb 2007 in the Manoel Theatre.  Click on the image for more details.

Brighton Beach Scumbags and Lunch in London

A double bill of the rarely performed Brighton Beach Scumbags and Lunch.  It is on at the Pleasance (Stage Space), London 30 Jan- 4 Feb 2007.  The director is Toria Banks and it is presented by Flat Pack Productions.  Lunch features Oscar Ward and Rebecca Stoddart.  Scumbags features Cally Lawrence, David Millard, Anna Friend, Andrew MacDonald, Samuel Collings and Peter Henderson.  Lighting and sound by Mary Pope and Dianne Mabbett and costumes by Rebecca Stoddart.  Click on the image above for more details.

Sit and Shiver in London

Following it's British Premiere Sit and Shiver returns to London.  It is on at the Hackney Empire from 24 Jan- 18 Feb 2007.  Berkoff directs and plays the role of Lionel.  The other actors are Catherine Bailey, Leila Crerar, Barry Davis, Louise Jameson, Sue Kelvin, Bernice Stegers.  Click on the image above for more details.

Berkoff photos

You can see an exhibition of Berkoff's photos.  They are displayed at the Hackney Empire theatre where Sit and Shiver is also playing (see above).

Berkoff in Tell-Tale Heart

The Tell-Tale Heart with Berkoff on Artsworld 13, 18 Feb 2007.

Berkoff introduces Brando's Viva Zapata!

Steven Berkoff introduces a filming of Marlon Brando's film Viva Zapata.  It is at the Curzon Soho Cinema, London on 22 Oct 2006.