Roberto Zucco
Event Information
A terrifying storm of violence born from the city’s underbelly.
By Bernard-Marie Koltès
Translated by Martin Crimp
Director Dan Sherer
Performed by MA Acting - Contemporary
Movement Placement MA Movement: Directing & Teaching
“Everything here is filthy. The whole city is filthy and teeming with men.
Let the rain fall, and let it keep on falling…”
Roberto Zucco, murderer poet, wanders through the urban jungle, a terrifying storm of violence born from the city’s underbelly. Latent. Always ready to burst into the open.
And yet…
Bernard Marie Koltès’ masterpiece is as urgent today as it was when it was first produced in 1990: a series of spare poetic encounters, juxtaposing brutal and contemporary violence with moments of arresting beauty and, ultimately, hope.
This production contains a loud sound of a gun shot (recorded, not live) and flashing lights/haze/loud noise.
By arrangement with A&R Ltd/Judy Daish www.judydaish.com
Showtimes
- Wednesday 29 May - Saturday 1 June 2024, 7.30pm
- Friday 31 May - Saturday 1 June 2024, 2.30pm
Approximate running time: 1 hour 45 minutes without an interval
Location
Webber Douglas Studio, The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Booking and Venue Information
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Tickets
Tickets: £10 general admission / £5 concessions.
Complimentary tickets: industry and associated professionals.
NB: Tickets are non-refundable.
Please check in with the box office 15 minutes prior to the start of the show. Have your tickets ready to show on your device.
We aim to open the house 20 minutes before the start of the show. Seating is unallocated. Late comers may not be admitted.
Proof of eligibility is required for all concessionary rate tickets.
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Accessibility
The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama is fully wheelchair accessible, please speak with our box office team on 02077228183 or [email protected] if you have any further enquiries.
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Content to Note
This production contains physical violence & its depiction in behaviour, murder & death, including death of a child, sexually explicit language & misogynistic language, depictions of misogyny, implied sexual violence, alcohol & alcoholism, suicide, and body image.
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COVID-19 Information for attending productions
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Please note that these measures are subject to change without notice and we advise attendees to check the COVID-19 Information webpage and the Eventbrite booking page for updates. Updates to safety measures will also be communicated with ticket holders by email through Eventbrite.
Creative and Production
*Visiting Professionals **MA Acting Contemporary ^Staff
Director Dan Sherer*
Co-Director & Movement Anna Healey^
Original Design Concept James Cotterill*
Costume Designer & Supervisor Pippa Batt*
Lighting Designer Jodie Underwood*
Sound Designer Johnny Edwards*
Associate Sound Designer Florence Hand*
Assistant Movement Marie Riley**
Voice Morwenna Rowe^
Dance Choreography Nancy Kettle*
Fights Claire Llewellyn for RC Annie*
Dresser Darian Fagence*
Assistant Director & Cellist Olivier Van Den Hende*
Stage Manager Lizzie Chapman*
Deputy Stage Manager Simão Vaz*
Production Manager Dan Shelley*
FOH Manager Martin Juul Sorensen^
Thanks to Young Vic Theatre
Cast
Emma Paige Baker (she/her) Girl’s Mother/Interrogating Detective/Prostitute/Cynical Woman in Park
T’ai Hartley (he/him) Old Gentleman/Confrontational Man in Park
James Huxtable (he/him) Roberto Zucco
Rob Leigh (he/him) Girl’s Brother Jim Kelly (he/him) Girl’s Father/Fatman/Policeman/Pimp
Qi Liu (she/her) Zucco’s Mother/Child
Holly Low (she/her) Roberto Zucco
Casiah Palmer-Stirling (she/her) Madam/Anxious Woman in Park
Iryna Rura (she/her) Girl’s Sister
Emily Serdahl (she/her) Elegant Lady
Kathryn Snowe (she/her) Girl
Benjamin Smart (he/him) 1st Prison Officer/Bloke/Strategy Man in Park/2nd Police Officer
Peter Todd (he/him) 2nd Prison Officer/Prostitute/Policeman/1st Police Officer
Tianye Wang (he/him) Melancholy Detective/Police Chief/Concerned Man in Park
Location
The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
62-64 Eton Avenue
London
NW3 3HY
United Kingdom