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Kvetch in London.  Harry's Christmas in Nottingham, UK.  Metamorphosis in Japan.  On the Waterfront and talks in Hong Kong.  Unpublished poem online.  A book of poetry "You remind me of Marilyn Monroe".

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 hereLast update 5 Mar 2010.

 


Kvetch in London

Kvetch by Berkoff - click for link

Questors present Kvetch from 26 Feb- 6 Mar 2010.  It is at the Ealing Theatre, London.  Click on the image for more details.

 


Harry's Christmas in Nottingham, UK

Harry's Christmas - click for link

The Rama Rep. Theatre company perform Harry's Christmas at the Arts Theatre, Nottingham from 26- 27 Mar 2010.  Click on the link for more details.

 


Metamorphosis in Japan

Japanese Metamorphosis - click for link

Metamorphosis is on in Japan to 22 Mar 2010 at Les Theater Ginza then touring to Okayama, Osaka, Fukuoka, Toyama and Niigata from 31 Mar- 13 Apr 2010.  Mirai Moriyama plays Gregor. Click on the image for more details.

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カフカの名作『変身』に、
世界の鬼才スティーブン・バーコフが再び挑む!
森山未來がバーコフの演出に果敢に体当たりする!!

カフカの名作 『変身』に、世界の鬼才 スティーブン・バーコフが再び挑む!

「ある朝、不安な夢から目覚めると、グレゴール・ザムザは自分がベッドのなかで大きな虫に変わっているのに気がついた」

この名文から始まるフランツ・カフカの『変身』が、舞台に甦る!
虫に変身してしまう青年グレゴールに森山未來を迎え、不条理な運命に翻弄されながらも現実と戦っていく様を、高い身体能力を使いあますところなく表現していきます!!
どうぞご期待ください!

 


On the Waterfront in Hong Kong

On the Waterfront - click for link

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.

 


A Beast, unpublished Berkoff Poem

"Some months ago an English journalist went to Tanzania and gratuitously killed a baboon, for no other reason than satisfying his morbid curiosity. The poem is Steven Berkoff's response.

Click here to read the poem.

 


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

Steven Berkoff 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

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.

Steven Berkoff in Say it in Russian

 

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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One Man in Lincoln, UK

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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

Berkoff West - click for link

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)

 

Berkoff in Shakespeare's Villains

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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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