- Venue: Quarry Theatre
- Duration: 2 hours 45
- Other: Pre Show Discussion Wed 27 April 5.30pm
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More Information on The Government Inspector (2016)
By Nikolai Gogol
Adapted by David Harrower
The Mayor is in a cold sweat. News has reached him of an imminent visit from a Government Inspector.
His fear is well founded as he has been somewhat lacking in his official duties: the hospital’s a health hazard, the school’s a war zone, the soldiers don’t have trousers to march in and he never quite got around to finishing his building programme.
Surely the only reasonable solution is bribery! This seems to have resolved many a complex situation for the Mayor and his bureaucrats in the past. But a case of mistaken identity leads to matters spiralling out of control in Gogol’s satirical masterpiece.
“Ladies and gentlemen. It’s not good. That’s why I’ve gathered you all here. An Inspector is coming… a Government Inspector!”
All performances are fully integrated with Audio Description, British Sign Language and Captions.
West Yorkshire Playhouse is a partner in Ramps On The Moon
This ground breaking touring project aims to put more Deaf and disabled people on our stages, in our audiences and our workplace. Bringing together seven major theatre companies, it will change the way theatre made by and for Deaf and disabled people is seen. These companies are committed to putting Deaf and disabled artists and audiences at the centre of their work and stimulating awareness of disability issues within arts and culture.
Cast & Credits
By Nikolai Gogol / Adapted by David Harrower /
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, in association with Ramps On The Moon
- Aaron Virdee
as Mishka & Ensemble - Daryl Jackson
as Performer Interpreter - David Carlyle
as The Mayor - Ewan Marshall
as Dr Gibner - Francesca Mills
as Maria - Jean St Clair
as Lyapkin-Tyapkin & Ensemble - Kiruna Stamell
as Anna & Ensemble - Michael Keane
as Osip - Rachel Denning
as Dobchinsky & Ensemble - Rhona McKenzie
as The Locksmith's Wife & Ensemble - Richard Clews
as Khlopov & Ensemble - Robin Morrissey
as Khlestakov - Simon Startin
as Zemlyanika - Sophie Stone
as Postmaster & Ensemble - Stephen Collins
as Bobchinsky & Ensemble - Rebekah Hinds
as Superintendent, Sergeant's Wife, Waiter & Ensemble - Amanda Wright
as Audio Describer, Policewoman & Ensemble - Becky Barry
as Performer Interpreter & Ensemble
Reviews
“ Magnificently fresh and innovative”
“ Gogol's farce driven into a frenzy”
“ Exciting, inventive, hilarious”
“ Don’t miss it”
“ there is little not to be enticed by in this imaginative reworking of the Government Inspector”
“ Hilarious”
“ Very funny”
“ performances across the board are excellent, with every portrayal dripping with plenty of energy and infectious enthusiasm”
“ an engaging and innovative piece”
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 PerformanceA relaxed performance with adaptations to technical aspects of the show, flexible seating options and a relaxed attitude to audience responses and movement in the auditorium. In our front of house space we will have a quiet room, clearer visual markers and signage, and additional staff and volunteers trained to sensitively and respectfully welcome people living with dementia and their supporters to this show.
Sing AlongSing along with the cast in this exclusive performance. Lyrics will be on screen, so you can join in as loud as you like. Open to all, 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.
Key:
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- Captioned -
- Signed -
- Audio Description -
- Relaxed Performance -
- Dementia Friendly Performance -
- Post Show Discussion -
- Sing Along -
- Parent & Baby Performance
Major funders
Principal Capital Partners
Principal Capital and Access Partner
