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MISS JULIE (theatre play by August Strindberg)
QUOTES FROM THE PRESS: 'After a successful run in 2011 with five stars reviews, Vagabond Productions returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with Miss Julie. 'The issues Strindberg explores are still sadly relevant today. All round, a fabulous production and one of the best pieces of theatre I've seen at this year's Fringe' (BroadwayBaby.com) 'Directed by BAFTA Award-winner Andrew Dallmeyer this international co- production is 'an absolutely captivating production of one of Strindberg's best-loved plays' (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Many actors at the Fringe are good, a handful are exceptional. The cast of 'Miss Julie' (Bart Vanlaere and Louise Seyffert) are undoubtedly exceptional, with two having won Best of the Fest awards in the past' (ThreeWeeks). 'This intense, 1888 drama, an upstairs-downstairs with a passion about the taboo of sex between the upper and lower classes has lost none of its impact in the ostensibly classless 21st century in the hands of Vagabond Productions, ...it's an expose of hyprocrisy, a small tour de force that rips down any veneer of respectability in the upper classes' (EdinburghGuide.com). "The cast handles these tricky interactions and emotions with incredible skill and authenticity. Bart Vanlaere is outstandingly sinister as Jean, captivating in his transformation from syncophantic lover to jaded bully. Louise Seyffert's Miss Julie is frivolous and flippant, with no understanding that actions have consequences. The audience's sympathies were torn between the two as we followed their battle to rise above each other, our heads snapping back and forth as if we were at Wimbledon' (BroadwayBaby.com). 'The story is told well; the energy of the Valet, Jean (played by Bart VanLaere), carried the production. Displaying impressive storytelling ability, VanLaere drew us into the 19th century world where class and gossip dominate. To make an alien world seem familiar is a rare talent and VanLaere was complimented in this regard by Louise Seyffert's performance as Miss Julie. Wonderfully flighty and skittish in the first half, Seyffert's transition to a broken woman was poignant and touching' (Audience review) 'The play still poses important questions about contemporary relationships' (ThreeWeeks). 'All round, a fabulous production and one of the best pieces of theatre I've seen at this year's Fringe'. (Ian Winterton/BroadwayBaby.com) 'the play still poses important questions about contemporary relationships. Many actors at the Fringe are good, a handful are exceptional. the cast of 'Miss Julie' are undoubtedly exceptional, with two having won Best of the Fest awards in the past. directed by Scottish BAFTA award-winner Andrew Dallmeyer, there is more palpable emotion in this production than in half the Fringe guide. ' (ThreeWeeks) For more information please visit www.vagabondproductions.weebly.com
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Locationthe drilling compaNY theatre (View)
236 West 78th Street
New York, NY 10024
United States
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Minimum Age: 12 |
Kid Friendly: No |
Dog Friendly: No |
Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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