Icarus December 2013 Newsletter

The first leg of our Othello tour draws to a close

... But it will be returning again in the New Year alongside Hedda Gabler!

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The Scotsman
The Public Reviews
Othello’s world will be brought vividly to life as a live string quartet and stunning ensemble cast combine with some of literature’s most vibrant language and characters. A dangerous tale of ambition, jealousy and love will unfurl as Shakespeare’s classic tale of deception hurtles to its dramatic and poignant conclusion.
Our Autumn tour of Othello began with an exciting Gala night at Kings Theatre in Portsmouth in September and has been touring around the country every since, visiting many venues in England, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.

The show has been really well received so far, with the Limerick Post saying “the real dynamic is the conflict between the ruling prince of Venice, mighty war hero that he is, and Iago, their connection being one of the most chilling and emotionally deep in literature” and Team Locals, Portsmouth and Southsea blog saying the set offers “the biggest ‘wow factor’ during the storm scene in Act 1 as the set magically transforms into a ship,”and the live music “provides tension and is a real achievement for the actors who juggle both playing and carrying instruments alongside believably reciting Shakespeare.”

Preparing for Hedda Gabler Spring Tour 2014

With the Hedda Gabler tour 2014 we are celebrating our 10 years anniversary! Following the current success of the Othello tour, the cast and creative team are really excited to start the preparations for Hedda Gabler. Rehearsals start this month and the tour kicks off at Millfield Theatre on 24th January 2014. Like our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter to keep up to date with all the news about the upcoming tour.

Workshops by Icarus

We have a specialist education team dedicated to designing educational workshops alongside our productions.

Each workshop lasts approximately 90 minutes, will be led by a professional facilitator and cast member of Othello (subject to performance schedule of the actors), and includes an education pack.Our education team are able to adapt material to fit your requirements. By arrangement, workshops can sometimes be held in the theatre, on our stage
Please call 0207 998 1562 or e-mail the education manager Kate Brown at education@icarustheatre.co.uk

Office News

We are happy to announce that we had an exciting meeting on the 13th of December where we discussed new productions for the future.

Icarus offers internships on a rolling basis throughout the year. Our internships provide experience in theatre administration, production, and the chance to become a part of the Icarus team! Please go to our website for more information about Icarus Internships and detail on how to apply please click on our website link on the bottom of the newsletter.

We now share our office with the lovely Shepperd-Fox Theatrical Agency. We hope their move to Portland Place went smoothly and they’re settling in well.

Yours Sincerely,

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The Lesson by Eugène Ionesco

Stiri.Acasa.ro

edfringe.com

Curierul National

Realitatea.net

The Trials of Galileo by Nic Young

Fringe Review
Wandsworth
Edfringe.com
Three Weeks
Remotegoat
Public Reviews
Fringe Guru
Broadway Baby
ViewfromtheGods
British Theatre Guide

The Lesson Eugène Ionesco

or better
in 15 of 17 reviews

Out of all productions with a star rating in the last 3 years:

or better
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

Macbeth
by William Shakespeare

Remotegoat

Carrick Biz

Stage, Screen, & the Mystique

Three Weeks

Journey's End
by R.C. Sherriff

The Times

The Scotsman

Manchester Eve News

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

Journey's End
by R.C. Sherriff

"A powerfully emotive production."

Julie Watterston, The Stage

Albert's Boy
by James Graham

"Theatre at its best."

Aleks Sierz, The Stage

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

Albert's Boy
by James Graham

"A beautifully crafted piece."

Joanna Bacon,
Rogues & Vagabonds

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