Let me know of other performances (Britain, Europe, USA, elsewhere, professional, fringe and amateur) and I will mention them.  Also your reviews or opinions are welcome: click here.  Last update 27 Jan 2010.

One Man in Lincoln, UK

Following his Shakespeare's Villains, Berkoff returns to Lincoln for One Man.  It is at the Lincoln Performing Arts Centre on 30 Jan 2010.  Click on the link for more details. 
Recommended.

West in California, USA

West is on in California.  Performances are on every Friday and Saturday from 15 Jan- 6 Feb 2010.  It is on at the Electric Lodge, Venice, CA.  The director is Bruce Cooper.  The actors are Joshua Schell (Ralph/Curly), Brad Schmidt (Mike), Dennis Kleinsmith (Sid), Kate Roxburgh (Pearl/ Waitress), Joshua Zain (Ken/ Messenger/ Pat), Annie Burgstede (Sylv), Dixie Arnold (Steve/ Reg), Brick Partick (Les/ Burt) and Kira Brannlund (Angel/ Secretary-typist)

ore details when available.

Kvetch in London

Questors present Kvetch from 26 Feb- 6 Mar 2010.  It is al the Ealing Theatre, London.  More details when available.

On the Waterfront in Hong Kong

Berkoff presents On the Waterfront as part of the Hong Kong Arts Festival.  It is on at the Lyric Theatre from 13- 20 Mar 2010.  In English with Chinese surtitles.  Click on the image for details.

More Berkoff events in Hong Kong

On 15 Mar 2010 Berkoff gives a talk at the British Council "For drama teachers and theatre practitioners.  An in-depth talk on theatre appreciation and analysis led by Director Steven Berkoff. This talk will focus on reading the social dimensions explored in On the Waterfront and its relevance to today's pressing social issues."

On 17 Mar 2929 a workshop called Devising Physical Theatre.  Also at the British Council "For drama teachers and theatre practitioners.  Assistant Director Matthew Cullum and actors of the ensemble will lead a workshop focusing on the philosophy, devising concepts and rehearsal methods of Berkoff's signature physical style. This workshop will use specific scenes from the script to illustrate physical theatre methods used in the production."

On 19 Mar 2010 Meet-the-Artist, post-performance at the Lyric Theatre.  Steven Berkoff in a talk and question and answer session.

You remind me of Marilyn Monroe

Steven Berkoff's book of poetry "You Remind Me of Marilyn Monroe" is described as "From sensuous, stream-of-consciousness declarations of love to a brooding meditation on the wreckage of a relationship, this collection of an acclaimed playwright's verse gives us an intimate glimpse into his thoughts, pains and passions."  More details soon.  You can buy the book here.

Two books: My Life in Food / Richard II in New York

My Life in Food consists of stories and photographs about food and cafes.
Richard II in New York is about staging Richard II.

Films and DVDs

Naked in London

Directed by Mark Tierney.  Berkoff plays Lawrence Masters.

Say it in Russian

More Russian Berkoff in another Russian mafia film, this one with a love story.  Berkoff plays Oleg Rozhin.  Jeff Celentano directs.

Victims

A horror film. Jesse Bradford stars and Josef Rusnak directs.

Rumour machine: possible films

The Dot Man.  Directed by Bruno Coppola (cousin of Francis Ford Coppola) with Berkoff as General Wes in a political thriller.

Moll Flanders.  The cast includes Berkoff as Beedle and Barry Humphries as Madam Needham.

Talking with Dog.  Mark Roper directs and Hilary Duff, John Cusack and Tom Conti star.

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Berkoff in Shakespeare's Villains

Berkoff continues the tour of his one man show Shakespeare's Villains in Lincoln on 8 Dec 2009 at the Lincoln School of Performing Arts.
Recommended.

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