Icon Theatre Present Release
Date: Monday 11th June 2012
Time: 19:30
Fringe First Award winner and hit of the 2011 Edinburgh Festival, Release explores the lives of three prisoners in their first few months after release, as they attempt to reconnect with the people and remnants of life they left behind.
At a time when two thirds of UK prisoners re-offend within two years, Release fuses high energy physical theatre, an original score and mixed media to create an explosive insight into just how hard it is to go straight.
With a high profile cast including Shane Shambhu (Ramanujan in Complicite's A Disappearing Number), and Verity Hewlett (Queen Victoria in Queen Victoria's Men, Channel 4), Release was created through a two year development process of interviews, research and site visits with prisoners, ex-offenders, hostel managers and probation officers.
Release has received development support from the Young Vic, Arts Council England, Toynbee Studios and the South Hill Park Arts Centre.
Tickets £8 / £5
‘A sharp, impeccably performed and blazingly impassioned piece of theatre…simply terrific’ **** The Times
‘Icon Theatre has created one of the most compelling and theatrically effective pieces of storytelling on the Fringe; and as we watch with our hearts in our mouths, we are praying not only for these three characters, but for ourselves, and the whole future of the society in which we live. ’ **** The Scotsman
‘A shining example of how to devise and perform multi-disciplinary theatre… An important piece of theatre… ***** Fringe Review
‘Stellar high energy, gritty performances, strikingly staged…a moving, forceful production’ ****British Theatre Guide
'One of the best Fringe performances of 2011' **** Edfest Mag
‘Artfully choreographed and perfectly executed’ ****Three Weeks
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This is the Burrell Theatre at Truro, Cornwall
The Burrell was officially opened by Sir Tim Rice in 2002, and went on to be awarded a special commendation by the Cornwall Buildings Group.
The Burrell plays host to theatre and dance companies from Cornwall and all over the country, plus live music, lectures and conferences.
The Burrell also has its own theatre company in residence: Cube Theatre Company produce one show a year at the Burrell which they then tour the country with. This gives pupils from Truro School an opportunity to witness the production process of a professional show.
They also produce and direct three Truro School shows a year. The Burrell Theatre also host Truro Schools A-level and GCSE theatre studies and drama productions.
To say the least, the Burrell Theatre is a very busy and vibrant theatre, and is fast becoming Cornwall’s favourite multi purpose venue.
Concessions : Under-16s, Full-Time Students, those in receipt of Benefits or Aged 60+.
A Family ticket, when available, is for 2 Adults & 2 Under-16's
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