“And so I wake up, and I think; ’Today is going to be a good day. I’ll do anything, anything to make my life better. It’s time to take care of myself, to take care of me. Myself’
“And for a split second you do actually feel a bit better.”
A journey through black coffee, exposed bones and copies of Vogue, ’Stegosaurus’ explores our relationship with food and asks the question ’how can the same person exist on three pizzas one day and three peanuts the next?’
Ersi Niaoti’s acclaimed play receives it English Language premier in a bold, one woman staging at the Etcetera Theatre in Camden. This exposing play confronts societal attitudes towards body image, sexuality and gender roles in an upfront and revealing way as we follow one woman’s struggle to come to terms with her own situation.
A rare opportunity to experience a piece of modern Greek theatre, ‘stegosaurus’ promises both to provoke and entertain.
Ersi Niaoti is a Greek playwright, actress and director with many years experience in Athens and beyond. ‘Stegosaurus’ is the first time her work has played in the U.K. As well as working in theatre she is co-author of the children’s book ‘9 Fairy Tales and a Wooden Spoon’ – winner of the International Gourmand Award 2012.
Elpida Stathatou is a Greek actress, with undergrad studies in Greece and postgraduate studies in Bridge Theatre Training Company in London. She has several years of experience appearing in several films, short films, music videos and commercials in both London and Athens. It has been her life long dream to be part of a project that combines a demanding and intimate solo performance along with raising awareness about eating disorders. Stegosaurus marks her UK Stage debut.
Director Joe Hufton’s work includes The Collector at the Vaults and Scarlet at the Southwark Playhouse which was shortlisted for Best Ensemble and longlisted for Best Production in the Off West End Awards. He recently worked as associate director for the Olivier award nominated Alice’s Adventures Underground. In addition his work as a director includes Fable for The Flanagan Collective at (Summerhall, Greenwich Theatre and The Soho Playhouse, New York) and Babylon at the Adelaide Fringe. He has also worked for Secret Cinema and directed Dead Poets Society and Back to the Future (one of the largest immersive shows ever staged) for the company. He was Associate Artist for the multi award winning Belt Up Theatre and directed Outland and A Little Princess for the company amongst other.
The Etcetera is an award-winning pub theatre, established in 1986. It has a reputation for hosting and supporting London’s most thrilling new fringe theatre, comedy, cabaret and musical acts. In recent years, the Etcetera has become a hub for several London theatre festivals, including the Camden Fringe and the London Horror Festival. With the launch of it’s annual Black Box Festival (formerly PNPA Festival), it reaffirmed our commitment to creating a strong platform for the capital’s upcoming theatre makers.
Listing
Stegosaurus
by Ersi Niaoti
14th – 19th February 7pm
(6pm on the 19th)
£14
Etcetera Theatre
above the Oxford Arms
265 Camden High Street
London NW1 7BU
For a third time since its West End premiere AndrewLloyd Webber’s production of School of Rock – The Musical today announces a further booking extension with tickets now available to 14 January 2018.
Acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, the record breaking West End production of School of Rock – The Musical opened to rave reviews in November 2016. In New York, the Broadway production, now in its second year, continues to play to packed houses at the Winter Garden Theater.
The adult West End cast of School of Rock – The Musical is led by comedy star David Fynn as Dewey Finn with Florence Andrews as Rosalie Mullins, Oliver Jackson as Ned Schneebly and Preeya Kalidas as Patty Di Marco. They are joined on stage at each performance by one of three teams of thirteen young performers who make up Dewey’s band. The ‘grown up’ cast is completed by Gary Trainor as the alternate Dewey with ensemble members Jonathan Bourne, Nadeem Crowe, Michelle Francis, Rosanna Hyland, Cassandra McCowan, Joel Montague,Andy Rees, Cameron Sharp, Andrew Spillett, Alex Tomkins and Lucy Vandi and swings, Charlotte Bradford, Jason Denton, Cellen Chugg Jones, Alfie Parker and Tasha Sheridan.
Based on the iconic hit movie and with a rocking new score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, School of Rock – The Musical follows slacker and wannabe rock star Dewey Finn turn a class of straight-A 10 year old students into an ear popping, riff scorching, all conquering rock band! Dewey poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school to make ends meet, and when he discovers his fifth graders’ musical talents, he enlists his class to form a rock group and conquer the Battle of the Bands. As Dewey falls for the beautiful headmistress, can he and his students keep this special assignment secret as they learn to fully embrace the power of rock?
Listing
now booking to 15 January 2018
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
7.30pm
Thursday & Saturday
2.30pm
Sundays 3pm
New London Theatre, 166 Drury Lane,
London WC2B 5PW
approximately 2 hours 30 minutes including interval
Student rush tickets for £10 on Wednesday evening*
All ticket prices include a £1.50 restoration levy
No booking fee via official box office channels
*Best seats for £10.00 are available every Wednesday evening an hour before curtain to purchase as part of the School of Rock – The MusicalStudent Rush scheme. These tickets are only available in person from the New London Theatre Box Office.
