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Two new books. One Man in Australia. On the Waterfront in Nottingham. More Berkoff´s Women. A new discussion forum. 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 8 Apr 2008.
On the Waterfront
Steven Berkoff directs On the Waterfront from 18 Apr- 3 May 2008
at the Nottingham Playhouse. Berkoff´s Women
Berkoff´s Women continues touring. With Linda
Marlowe and highly recommended. Directed by Josie Lawrence.
The latest date and venues is: Click on the link for more information. Thanks to Derek for the information.
One Man in Australia Steven Berkoff performs One Man at the Seymour Centre, Australia. One Man consists of two short plays: Tell Tale Heart and Dog. It is on from 22– 28 Sept 2008. Recommended.
Steven Berkoff discussion There is a new discussion forum for Steven's work in theatre, film and writing. Lets hope this develops into a good discussion of his work. Click on discussion on the menus, or click 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. More details soon.
Berkoff on YouTube etc
Films and DVDs East, Salome, The Trial and Coriolanus on DVD East, Salome, The Trial and Coriolanus are now available on DVD. Go to the shop to buy. 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 Wesr in a political thriller. Moll Flanders. Ken Russell has long attempted to film Daniel Defoe's novel. The cast includes Berkoff as Beedle and Barry Humphries as Madam Needham. I don't believe a word of it. Talking with Dog. Mark Roper directs and Hilary Duff, John Cusack and Tom Conti star.
Berkoff on TV Fair Game on MOMAxe 16
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Photos of Berkoff
To celebrate Berkoff's 70th birthday The Guardian has a series of good photos of Steven including him in Albee's Zoo Story, above. Click on the image for the photos.
Oedipus world premiere
Blackeyed Theatre presents Landmark Production of Oedipus. Berkoff´s Oedipus- little-known and never before performed- is a re-telling of the Greek tragedy, and though published in 2000 has never been produced until now. Oedipus tours nationally in the UK: 13- 16 Feb 2008 Wilde Theatre, Bracknell The director is Bart Lee, with a cast of Matthew Rowlands-Roberts, Alison George, Derek Elwood and Adrian McDougall. The composer is Ron McAllister, designer Victoria Spearing, lighting designer Charlotte McClelland, producer Blackeyed Theatre. Thanks to Adrian for the information and the photo. Click on the image for more info.
Agamemnon in York, UK
Steven Berkoff's translation of Agamemnon will run from 27 Nov-1 Dec 2007 at the York Theatre Royal. The director is Lisa Blair. Aeschylus' play follows Agamemnon's return from the infamous battle of Troy, along with the implications of the violent actions that surrounded the war. Steven Berkoff's free and modern translation integrates old and contemporary concepts to create a timeless portrayal of conflict, lust and possession in an increasingly relevant commentary on our time. Thanks to Lisa for the information.
The Secret Love Life of Ophelia in Boston, USA
Nora Theatre Company presents The Secret Love Life of Ophelia at the Boston Playwrights’ Theatre from 13-30 Sept 2007. The director is Wesley Savick. Click on the image for more details.
The Fall of the House of Usher in Cambridge, UK
Homerton Amateur Theatrical Society presents The Fall of the House of Usher. It is at the ADC Theatre from 30 Oct- 3 Nov 2007. Click on the image for more details.
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