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Xtravaganza Tonight!
We've a last minute plug for our Xtravaganza tonight! It's only a few hours away so read fast!
An Xmas Xtravaganza:
An evening of comedy, cabaret and drama to support the work of the collective.
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Click here for a pretty leaflet and more information.
Happy Christmas!
Happy Hannukah!
Joyeous Eid! (sorry we're a bit late on that one)
and have a Magical Solstice!
Apologies for the double posting this week. We'll go back to less than one per month now! Call it a holiday present. :)
An Xmas Xtravaganza!
An evening of comedy, cabaret and drama to support the work of the collective.
Held at a theatre bar in Walthamstow, this promises to be an entertaining night, followed by drinks at the bar.
Location:
Ye Olde Rose and Crown
55 Hoe Street
E17 4SA
(about five minutes from Walthamstow Central Station).
View a map here.
Tickets: £10
Concessions: £9
To reserve, call 0207 998 1562 and ask for Margaret or Louise or register on Facebook. Concession price to all those who book in advance by calling the office.
We apologise that we cannot take credit card payments.
Cash or cheque on the day only.
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IT Stuff
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See you soon!
All the best,
Max & Margaret
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Max Lewendel
Artistic Director
Margaret Pritchard Houston
Xtravaganza Organizer
Icarus Theatre Collective
4, Ivor Court
209 Gloucester Place
London
NW1 6BJ
O: 0207 998 1562
www.icarustheatre.co.uk
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The Trials of Galileo by Nic Young
Fringe Review
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
in 15 of 17 reviews
Out of all productions with a star rating in the last 3 years:
in 36 of 45 reviews
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
"Max Lewendel's production succeeds by the strength of its acting and the steadily increasing tension."
Jeremy Kingston, The Times
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
"Directed so specifically that the beast of chaos that charges through Ionesco's work like his own rhinoceros is safely routed through the play."
Rebecca Banks, Ham & High
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
"A daring production by an energetic new company, the London-based Icarus Theatre Collective, it pulls no punches in its visceral pursuit of pure absurdism."
Daniel Lombard,
South Wales Argus
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
Premiul special al juriului
Special Jury Prize:
Cash prize from Romania
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
Premiul pentru cea mai buna actrita ín rol principal
Best Actress in a Leading
Role: Amy Loughton
Coyote Ugly by Lynn Siefert
"Scarlet, a wild 12-year-old, like a coyote bitch on heat".
John Thaxter, What's On
Journey's End
by R.C. Sherriff
Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
With sword, axe, spear and bare fist fighting it is an impressively energetic and dynamic production.
Victoria Claringbold, Remotegoat
The Trials of Galileo
by Nic Young
Icarus Theatre fly into London on waxen wings, which, after this compelling production, show no sign of melting any time soon.
Edwin Reis, Remotegoat
Spring Awakening
by Frank Wedekind
Nigh-on Faultless. The cast are, one and all, magnificent.
Roderic Dunnett, Behind the Arras
Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
"Max Lewendel's production is fast-paced and pulls the audience straight in... Outstanding".
Von Magdalena Marek, Newsline
Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
"Particularly haunting is the piece because of the use of music and sounds, designed by Theo Holloway. The effect is outstanding".
Von Magdalena Marek, Newsline
Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
"Max Lewendel's production is fast-paced and pulls the audience straight in... Outstanding".
Von Magdalena Marek, Newsline
Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
"The play explodes into action with a high-powered fight sequence using real swords, axes and spears that superbly captured the intensity of battle".
Robin Strapp, British Theatre Guide
Coyote Ugly by Lynn Siefert
"The five-member cast fill the dim confines of the theatre like a desert storm".
Le Roux Schoeman,
Church of England Newsletter
Coyote Ugly by Lynn Siefert
"This sexy, steamy drama really hits home, especially after delivering the scorpion sting in its tail".
Philip Fisher,
British Theatre Guide
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
"Comedy, tragedy, fear, mystery, sex, violence, disturbance: The Lesson has them all".
Eleanor Weber,
Raddest Right Now
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
"It is impossible not to enjoy Icarus Theatre Collective’s production of Ionesco’s one-act play".
The Stage
Coyote Ugly by Lynn Siefert
"The cast navigates the perilous emotional terrain with aplomb".
Visit London (Totally London)
Coyote Ugly by Lynn Siefert
"Sizzling bursts of desire and hate among the North American sands".
Timothy Ramsden,
Reviews Gate
Albert's Boy
by James Graham
"Extraordinary...
Victor Spinetti is outstanding."
Cheryl Freedman,
What's On in London
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
"The Icarus Theatre collective's production of Eugène Ionesco's absurdist masterpiece is brilliant. A fast-paced, sixty-five minute screaming journey from a bare classroom into utter chaos."
Kevin Hurst, Extra! Extra!
Many Roads to Paradise
by Stewart Permutt
"You would pay a lot of money in the West End for a class act like this, so why not pop along to the Finborough and find out what great nights are made of."
Gene David Kirk,
UK Theatre Web
The Time of Your Life
William Saroyan
"Book as soon as possible!"
-Claire Ingrams,
Rogues & Vagabonds
The Time of Your Life
William Saroyan
"This is the kind of consoling play we need right now."
-Jane Edwardes, Time Out
Romeo & Juliet
William Shakespeare
"A rollercoaster rendering of the play that dragged the audience on a fast-paced soul-stirring ride for two heart-rending hours."
Romeo & Juliet
William Shakespeare
"An excellent take on a globally-renowned tale of true love."
Romeo & Juliet
William Shakespeare
"Props to Icarus Theatre Collective for putting on such a fantastic show."
Romeo & Juliet
William Shakespeare
"A fresh and invigorating version of this time-honoured romantic tragedy."
Darlington & Stockton Times - Christina McIntyre
The Time of Your Life
William Saroyan
"Fine performances from the 26-strong cast."
-Michael Billington, The Guardian
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
"You can reach out and touch the emotional atmosphere."
-Julienne Banister,
Rogues & Vagabonds
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