BRILLIANT ADVENTURES come to Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, this May. Written by Alistair McDowell and directed by Caroline SteinbeisĀ this adventure weaves a tale of two brothers, dirty deeds and breaking the laws of physics. Here is the official press release:
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The world premiere of Bruntwood Prize-winning play BRILLIANT ADVENTURES by Alistair McDowall comes to the The Studio at Manchesterās Royal Exchange Theatre from Wednesday 8 May to Saturday 25 May.
A fast paced tale of brotherhood, addiction and breaking the laws of physics, BRILLIANT ADVENTURES is presented by the Royal Exchange Theatre and Live Theatre, Newcastle.
The play tells the story of nineteen-year-old science genius Luke. He finally has some peace to work on theĀ extraordinary box in his living room, holed up in a dingy flat on a near-abandoned MiddlesbroughĀ housing estate.
After his unbalanced brother Rob introduces him to a wealthy out-of-towner theyāre thrown into a dangerous world that threatens to tear the brothers apart and unleash the power inside his invention.
Written by Alistair McDowall (currently on attachment with Paines Plough and Channel 4), the play was awarded a Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting in 2011 and was part of the Royal Court Theatreās Young Writers Festival 2012. In 2012 he was commissioned to write for the Soho Theatre/Live Theatre collaboration UTOPIA.
The production is directed by rising young director Carline Steinbeis. Winner of the 2009 JMK Award for Young Directors, her previous credits include Caryl Churchillās MAD FOREST (Battersea Arts Centre) and FATHERLAND (Gate Theatre). She runs her own company, Strike Ensemble.
The cast includes Joseph Arkley, Lee Armstrong, Ian Bonar, Michael Hodgson, Robert Lonsdale and Laurence Mitchell. The creative team is completed by Max Jones (design), Kay Haynes (lighting) and Richard Hammarton (sound).
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Geek Pride shall be attending and I must admit I am very excited. I can’t recall a time I have ever seen anything sci-fi based at the theatre, unless you count We Will Rock You, which I’m not.Ā Ā
I’m looking forward to andĀ am intriguedĀ as to how the atmosphere ofĀ a true science fiction story that isĀ setĀ in anĀ almost abandoned housing estate, will be created on stage. However, it isĀ theĀ taleĀ of the brothersĀ that particularlyĀ interests me. I enjoy stories that focus on the delicate nature of the humanĀ relationship and how loyalties can be tested.Ā Ā Based on what the writer has to say,Ā the story of the brothers is the core of the production and whilst he considers it a comedy he also suggests a sad element to his play. Alistair talks about his play here:
Running from the 8th May – 25th May at the Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester, the production will then move to Live Theatre, Newcastle from Thursday 30 May to Saturday 15 June.
For more information of to book online please visit the website: The Royal Exchange Theatre – BRILLIANT ADVENTURESĀ