Modern theatre is seemingly constantly evolving, engaging audiences and capturing imaginations in new ways. We've had a raft of interactive productions and sandbox plays and now a new genre seems to be on the horizon.
Documentary musical theatre.
In a new production by Victoria Brittain at the Southbank Centre, that pillar of British theatre, Juliet Stevenson leads a cast telling real stories and exploring real issues around the so-called 'War On Terror'.
'Waiting' features stories of women from places as diverse as Senegal, Palestine and the Midlands, unfolding through song, an original score and the sopranos Anna Dennis and Carole Wilson.
Hoping to provoke thought and argument through this unusual medium, helpfully the performance is followed by a formal debate with a panel including Baroness Heleana Kennedy QC, Riz Ahmed, Vanessa Redgrave and Moazzam Begg.
Friday 12th March and Saturday 13th March
Tickets £15 (concessions 50% off)
Wednesday 3 March 2010
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