Site Specific Theatre

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The Bush Theatre presents non zero one
Allow your curiosity to lead you through the building that has been the home of the Bush for the last 40 years. Stolen kisses in the corner, furrowed brows on the fire escape, those final deep breaths before lines are spoken for the first time - encounter the past and dance with the future - what will you take from this place, and what will you leave behind?
this is where we got to when you came in is an interactive journey through the Bush Theatre, giving participants the chance to take their last, or perhaps even first, steps around the building before its doors close after 4 decades of performances.
"The hugely talented non zero one are helping say goodbye to the Bush theatre with an interactive journey through the old space" Guardian
Part of the Bush's 32 Degree West Season - the angle from the front door of our old home of 39 years to our new home at 7 Uxbridge Road"'
non zero one make interactive performances using popular technologies. Their work explores the relationship between performer and participant. It discovers ways in which ties can be made and broken; power won and lost, and experiences shared or made deeply personal, both during and after the performance itself. The company made their London debut with would like to meet at the Southwark Playhouse in 2009, which was presented as part of BITE '10 at the Barbican Centre last year. They have also presented work at The Basement in Brighton, Forest Fringe in Edinburgh and Bring The Happy Festival in Leeds. non zero one are supported artists of The Basement, Brighton.

http://www.bushtheatre.co.uk/production ... u_came_in/

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I hesitated too long on this one and all tickets are sold out now
I will be checking for returns, as it should be good

Roadkill:

28 Oct - 20 Nov

Conceived and directed by Cora Bissett
Text by Stef Smith
A world away for you, but a world right on your doorstep.
Roadkill starts and ends at Theatre Royal Stratford East and takes you on a journey by minibus to a house somewhere in East London to tell the powerful story of the terrifying complexities of sex trafficking today, based on real experiences.
This award-winning show comes to London after sold-out runs in Paris and Edinburgh and combines direct, chilling performances with video and animation. You'll come face to face with the brutal and hidden truth behind the newspaper headlines as you share the intimate, harrowing details of a young woman trapped in a living nightmare.
***** - The Times, The Scotsman, Metro
**** - The Guardian, The Independent

Roadkill was originally produced by Ankur Production and Pachamama Prodcutions in association with the Tron and Traverse Theatre. Roadkill is supported by Creative Scotland, Glasgow City Council, Scottish Refugee Council, Women's Fund for Scotland, Federation of Scottish Theatre, part of the Made in Scotland Programme funded by the Scottish Government's Edinburgh Festivals Expo Fund. The London season is supported by the London Borough of Newham.

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Off to see this one(Decade) today:

No-one can forget the moment they heard the news. September 11th, 2001 sent shockwaves across the globe. It was a day that was supposed to change the world forever.

Ten years on, a team of major writers and thinkers explore our responses to the defining event of our times in a new production from Headlong, creators of the multi award-winning ENRON.

Rupert Goold's theatre company transforms a former trading hall into an immersive theatrical experience, taking you from the tranquil setting of St Katharine Docks on the River Thames to the bright blue skies of downtown Manhattan and beyond.

http://www.decadeheadlong.com/

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More information about Office party:

http://www.officepartyshow.com/

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2.8 hours later -

Starting from a secret city centre location, 2.8 Hours Later is a thrill-packed roller coaster ride of zombie movie action.

You will find yourself in a city that has been devastated by a zombie invasion. Your aim: to find the small pockets of survivors hiding out in some amazing locations, while all the time running from the hoards of bloodthirsty zombies roaming the streets between you and your goal. Each location will get you one step closer to resistance HQ - the last safe place in the city. Can you and your friends make it through this nightmarish world and find the Zombie disco?

The game starts at sundown and is 2.8 hours of pure adrenaline. The experience is physically and psychologically challenging and though your adrenaline will keep you going, you’d better be prepared for a night of endurance. This is after all the end of the world!

2.8 Hours Later is currently touring UK cities with date in the USA being scheduled for 2012. Check out the game website for details.

Here are a few quotes from players:

'I've never been so scared in my life.'

'2.8 hours later….was amazing! I've never been so scared but enjoyed myself so much. The actors were amazing and the venues chosen for each part of the adventure were perfect. As we approached the car park we could hear screams - my friend had to literally drag me up the stairs!!'

'Absolutely amazing night, well done to the guys who put this together - it was superb!'

http://2.8hourslater.com/

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Roadkill -

A world away from you, but a world right on your doorstep.

This powerful story of the terrifying complexities of sex trafficking today is based on real experiences. Moving away from generalised narrative accounts of trafficked women, this explosive, site-specific production in East London combines direct, chilling performances with video and animation. You’ll come face to face with the brutal and hidden truth behind the newspaper headlines as you share the intimate, harrowing details of a young woman trapped in a living nightmare.

Roadkill premiered at the 2010 Edinburgh Festival Fringe where it won six major accolades including a Scotsman Fringe First and an Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award. Following sold-out runs in Paris and Edinburgh, it now opens in its first London season.

Performance time: 18.30, 21.30, 16.00, 20.00 (see booking info for full times)
100 mins / no interval (incl journey)

Age guidance 15+
Contains strong language and adult themes

This performance does not take place at the Barbican. It starts and ends at Theatre Royal Stratford East and includes a journey on a mini-bus to a site-specific location in Newham. Please be aware that this means there will be absolutely no admittance for latecomers. The show contains some flashing lights. This is a promenade performance, with the audience following the performers around the venue. Please advise the box office of any access requirements.

Conceived and directed by Cora Bissett
Text by Stef Smith
Design by Jess Brettle

Produced by Pachamama Productions and Richard Jordan
Productions in association with the Traverse Theatre

London season presented by the Barbican in association with Theatre Royal Stratford East

http://www.barbican.org.uk/theatre/even ... p?ID=12508

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Roadkill -

I had missed this being on at (or from!) my local theatre in parallel to their main production. It sounds really interesting - shame it is all sold out now. I will have to p*y more attention!

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Keep checking on both the Barbican and Stratford Royal websites, I got my tickets after they initially sold out, so there's always a chance of returns.
I am surprised it only got 4 stars in the Metro today. It's definitely 5 stars, but maybe the subject matter is too off putting for most and it is an uncomfortable viewing.
The animation is amazing by the way considering the play takes places in a small dilapidated council house in the middle of nowhere.

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You Me Bum Bum Train Returns to London Next Month

Award-winning interactive show You Me Bum Bum Train is returning to London next month for a run at an undisclosed venue in Holborn from 2 to 20 December 2011.

You Me Bum Bum Train, which was created in 2004 by artists Kate Bond and Morgan Lloyd, takes audience members on a solo odyssey through a series of interactive experiences.

Previous shows have asked participants to spar in a boxing match, deliver a Church sermon and burgle a house, among other scenarios.

Last year’s event was staged at the LEB building in Bethnal Green in a co-production with the Barbican, becoming the venue’s fastest ever selling show and winning the Evening Standard Award for Outstanding Newcomer.

You Me Bum Bum Train will return in 2012 as part of the Barbican’s contribution to the Cultural Olympiad.

For more info, visit www.bumbumtrain.co.uk

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http://oldvictunnels.com/event/the-winters-tale/

Catch a magical performance of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale at Camley Street Natural Park in the heart of London’s Kings Cross. Condensed to just one hour of text, this is a site-specific, family-friendly promenade piece.

Captured in a hidden wonderland with mulled wine, roaring fires, and cover available, we’ll keep audiences cosy as they journey through a timeless story of families, redemption and miracles.

N.B. There are only 45 tickets per performance so book early to avoid disappointment.

Mon 5 - Thurs 22 December 2011
Monday – Sunday, 7.30pm
Saturday & Sunday, 4pm
N.B There is no performance on Friday 9, Wednesday 14, Monday 19 December