21st March to 22nd March 2022
Venue: Loughborough Town Hall
Blackeyed Theatre, in association with South Hill Park, presents
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Adapted for the stage by Nick Lane
Doctor Henry Jekyll is a good man. Successful within his field and respected by his peers, he’s close to a neurological discovery that will change the face of medical science forever. However, his methods are less than ethical, and when a close friend and colleague threatens to expose and destroy his work, Jekyll is forced to experiment on himself, whereupon something goes very wrong…or very right. And suddenly Jekyll has a new friend, the brutal Edward Hyde.
A thrilling adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s dark psychological fantasy, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde immerses you in the myth and mystery of 19th century London’s fog-bound streets where love, betrayal and murder lurk at every chilling twist and turn. Gripping, stylish and thought-provoking, this is unmissable theatre. Go on...treat your dark side!
Exclusive offer for schools: For bookings of 25 or more, online access to an HD recording of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde is included in the cost of your booking. Contact the theatre/box office for more details. A free education pack is also available.
“One of the most innovative, audacious companies working in contemporary English Theatre”
The Stage
Cast:
Blake Kubena, Zach Lee, Paige Round, Ashley Sean-Cook
Directed by Nick Lane
Music by Tristan Parkes
Movement & Intimacy Direction by Enric Ortuño
Set Design by Victoria Spearing
Costume design by Naomi Gibbs
Lighting design by Claire Childs
Recommended for age 11+
Running time: Approx 2 hours (plus interval)
www.blackeyedtheatre.co.uk
Reviews:
“A THRILLINGLY DARK DRAMA”
- THE STAGE
“A FINELY CRAFTED ADAPTATION THAT WILL KEEP YOU FASTENED TO YOUR SEAT”
- BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE
“BLAKE KUBENA IN THE TITLE ROLE IS REMINISCENT OF A LAVISHLY BEWIGGED PATRICK STEWART”
- DAILY MAIL
★★★★★
“STYLISH AND THRILLING”
- THE SPY IN THE STALLS
★★★★★
“A SUPERB PERFORMANCE... THE ACTING IS BRILLIANT”
- THE LATEST
★★★★★
“SUPERB NEW PLAY”
- WEEKEND NOTES
★★★★.5
“SUPERBLY ATMOSPHERIC”
- REVIEWS HUB
★★★★
“A TRIUMPH... INSPIRATIONAL, INNOVATIVE & VERY SMART INDEED”
- POCKET SIZE THEATRE
★★★★
“A GRIPPING DRAMA”
- PLAYS TO SEE
★★★★
“VISUALLY STRIKING AND INCREDIBLY DRAMATIC”
- GAY TIMES
★★★★
“DON'T BE CAUGHT IN TWO MINDS ABOUT SEEING THIS GRIPPING & IMAGINATIVE ADAPTATION”
- THEATRE SOUTH EAST
★★★★
“GREAT DRAMA”
- ALWAYS TIME FOR THEATRE
★★★★
“A FANTASTIC REINTERPRETATION... DESIGNED & PERFORMED EXCELLENTLY - A THRILL TO WATCH”
- MIND THE BLOG
★★★★
“BLACKEYED HAVE TRIUMPHED... YOU JUST HAVE TO SIT BACK AND LET IT OVERWHELM YOU. IT'S WORTH IT”
- FROST MAGAZINE
“A TRULY SUPERB PERFORMANCE, A WONDERFULLY THOUGHT-PROVOKING DRAMA”
- STAFFS LIVE
“IT IS EXHAUSTING JUST TO WATCH... GRIPPING THEATRE”
- EASTBOURNE HERALD
“SUPERBLY ACTED... THOUGHT-PROVOKING & ORIGINAL”
- THIS IS LOCAL LONDON
“KEEPS YOU GRIPPED FROM START TO FINISH... PHENOMENAL PERFORMANCES... A MUST-SEE IF STUDYING IT FOR GCSE”
- EVERYTHING THEATRE
“CAPTIVATING”
- CULTURE BY NIGHT
“SPELLBINDING”
- EASTERN DAILY PRESS
