- Venue: Quarry Theatre
- Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes, including interval
- Other: Post Show Discussion Wed 26 April
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More Information on La Strada (2017)
★ Prior to a West End season ★
From the Olivier award-winning Producer of West End hits Top Hat, The Play That Goes Wrong and Hetty Feather
Federico Fellini’s Oscar-winning La Strada is one of the all-time masterpieces of world cinema. This stunning new stage adaptation is directed by Olivier Award nominee Sally Cookson (Jane Eyre & Peter Pan National Theatre, Hetty Feather West End) and boasts a beautiful new score by Benji Bower with songs performed by an international cast of actor musicians.
La Strada ‘The Road’, a metaphor for life, is a deeply impassioned tale of love and loss. We journey into the heart of the Italian countryside where Gelsomina, full of the innocent spirit of youth, is bought by Zampano, a travelling street performer, to join his ‘strong man’ act. When the mismatched pair stumble across a ragtag circus and a daredevil tight-rope walker, Gelsomina finds herself caught between the two men, not knowing which way to turn…
Moving between the dazzling lights of the circus and the bare landscapes of rural Italy, this production of La Strada promises to be a theatrical feast for all the senses.
Kenny Wax Ltd in association with Cambridge Arts Theatre & Bristol Old Vic. A Belgrade Theatre Coventry’s Production.
Cast & Credits
Director Sally Cookson / Dramaturg Mike Akers / Composer Benji Bower / Set & Costume Designer Katie Sykes / Lighting Designer Aideen Malone / Sound Designer Mike Beer / Movement Director Cameron Carver / Casting Jill Green CDG /
Kenny Wax Ltd in association with Cambridge Arts Theatre & Bristol Old Vic present The Belgrade Theatre Coventry's Production
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Audrey Brisson
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Matt Costain
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Niccolò Curradi
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Tim Dalling
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Stuart Goodwin
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T J Holmes
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Sofie Lybäck
as Ensemble -
Fabrizio Matteini
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Niv Petel
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Luke Potter
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Tatiana Santini
as Ensemble -
Bart Soroczynski
as Il Matto (The Fool) -
Teowa Vuong
as Ensemble
Reviews
“ Sally Cookson is fast becoming one of theatre's most imaginative and distinctive directors”
“ Sally Cookson, a new name for theatre lovers to watch out for”
“ A beautiful, mesmerising, poetic piece of theatre'”
“ Beautifully told, in a way that does full justice to the genius of Fellini”
“ charming, witty and inventive”
Book Tickets
Open captioning allows theatre goers with varying degrees of hearing to view the full text as it is spoken or sung, including sound effects and off stage noises. These appear on a scrolling screen, positioned on or at the side of the stage.
British Sign Language InterpretedA signed performance is the usual full production using either the creative use of sign integrated into the performance or a British Sign Language Interpreter on stage interpreting the show for D/deaf attendees.
Audio DescribedAudio Described performances are designed to improve the experience of visually impaired and blind attendees. As well as listening to the dialogue on stage the customer can wear a headset and listen to a live description of the action on stage.
Relaxed PerformanceA relaxed performance is a specially selected show from our programme, with slight adaptations to make it suitable for an audience of young people or adults with learning disabilities. This may include extra lighting, additional wheelchair spaces and the freedom to move to alternative seating if required.
Dementia-Friendly PerformanceDementia friendly performances are for all audiences. The theatre experience is enhanced for people living with dementia and their supporters, with adaptations to front of house service, the show and pre-show information packs. Additional dementia-aware staff, quiet spaces, clear signage and visual markers, sound and lighting adjustments and flexible seating options all help to create a supportive, shared experience.
Sing AlongSingalong with the cast in this exclusive performance. Join in as loud as you like, fancy dress is optional but highly recommended.
Post Show DiscussionParent & Baby Performance
A Parent and Baby performance enables parents to attend the theatre with their baby (under 12 months). We make small adaptations to the lighting and sound effects, including keeping the auditorium lights slightly raised. The seating is unallocated and there is a relaxed attitude to noise.
Booking Fees:
*A transaction fee of £1.95 will be applied to all phone and internet bookings.
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- Captioned
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- Signed
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- Audio Description
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- Relaxed Performance
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- Dementia Friendly Performance
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- Post Show Discussion
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- Sing Along
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- Socially Distanced
Major funders
Principal Capital and Families Partner
Principal Capital and Access Partner
