The Almeida Theatre will host a series of readings, talks and performances as part of the Angry and Young season this autumn, headlined by the previously announced revivals of John Osborne’s Look Back in Anger, directed by Atri Banerjee and Arnold Wesker’s Roots, directed by Diyan Zora.
The additional events include:
Angry and Young: Unearthed
Rehearsed readings of three other twentieth-century seminal plays: Serjeant Musgrave’s Danceby John Arden, The Lion in Love by Shelagh Delaney and Skyvers by Barry Reckord, with casting to be announced. Plus, a staged performance of extracts from other rediscovered plays from the same era, performed by Almeida Young Company alumni.
Angry and Young: Revive
A panel event, chaired by playwright and academic Dan Rebellato, exploring the question ‘Why revive post-war plays?’, and a documentary exploring the legacy of Rootsand Look Back in Anger.
Angry and Young: Stages
One hour of pop-up performances in the foyer between matinee and evening performances on Saturday 12, 19 and 26 October, 9 and 16 November, platforming working-class artists. Additionally, a UK-wide project inviting early career and working-class artists to submit devised responses to creative prompts from the repertory season. Eight shortlisted artists will receive a £500 bursary to develop their idea, with their digital piece showcased on Sunday 10 November.
Angry and Young: Almeida For Free
A free performance of Rootsand Look Back in Anger, exclusively for audiences aged 25 and under. Additional Almeida For Free events curated by the Almeida Young Producers will be announced soon.
