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Play Information"In the time of our life, live – so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but shall smile to the infinite delight and mystery of it." While open-hearted, open-handed Joe sets up his flunky, Tom, to woo the angelic Kitty, he also helps a would-be dancer to fulfil his lifelong dream. We meet a lovelorn young man searching for love at the end of a telephone, a longshoreman with the soul of a poet, slumming society swells, and a boozy old coot muttering in the corner about the abyss the world may fall into at any moment… A rich tapestry of human life, peopled by a profusion of wistful dreamers, pining lonely hearts, and beer-hall-philosophers. Featuring the largest cast ever assembled at the Finborough Theatre. The Time of Your Life is the first play to win both the New York Drama Critics Circle award and the Pulitzer Prize; has been produced four times on Broadway; was filmed in 1948, starring James Cagney; and twice filmed for TV. It was last seen in the UK in a star-studded Royal Shakespeare Company production in 1983. |
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The Trials of Galileo by Nic Young
Fringe Review
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
in 15 of 17 reviews
Out of all productions with a star rating in the last 3 years:
in 36 of 45 reviews
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
"Max Lewendel's production succeeds by the strength of its acting and the steadily increasing tension."
Jeremy Kingston, The Times
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
"Directed so specifically that the beast of chaos that charges through Ionesco's work like his own rhinoceros is safely routed through the play."
Rebecca Banks, Ham & High
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
"A daring production by an energetic new company, the London-based Icarus Theatre Collective, it pulls no punches in its visceral pursuit of pure absurdism."
Daniel Lombard,
South Wales Argus
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
Premiul special al juriului
Special Jury Prize:
Cash prize from Romania
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
Premiul pentru cea mai buna actrita ín rol principal
Best Actress in a Leading
Role: Amy Loughton
Coyote Ugly by Lynn Siefert
"Scarlet, a wild 12-year-old, like a coyote bitch on heat".
John Thaxter, What's On
Journey's End
by R.C. Sherriff
Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
With sword, axe, spear and bare fist fighting it is an impressively energetic and dynamic production.
Victoria Claringbold, Remotegoat
The Trials of Galileo
by Nic Young
Icarus Theatre fly into London on waxen wings, which, after this compelling production, show no sign of melting any time soon.
Edwin Reis, Remotegoat
Spring Awakening
by Frank Wedekind
Nigh-on Faultless. The cast are, one and all, magnificent.
Roderic Dunnett, Behind the Arras
Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
"Max Lewendel's production is fast-paced and pulls the audience straight in... Outstanding".
Von Magdalena Marek, Newsline
Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
"Particularly haunting is the piece because of the use of music and sounds, designed by Theo Holloway. The effect is outstanding".
Von Magdalena Marek, Newsline
Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
"Max Lewendel's production is fast-paced and pulls the audience straight in... Outstanding".
Von Magdalena Marek, Newsline
Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
"The play explodes into action with a high-powered fight sequence using real swords, axes and spears that superbly captured the intensity of battle".
Robin Strapp, British Theatre Guide
Coyote Ugly by Lynn Siefert
"The five-member cast fill the dim confines of the theatre like a desert storm".
Le Roux Schoeman,
Church of England Newsletter
Coyote Ugly by Lynn Siefert
"This sexy, steamy drama really hits home, especially after delivering the scorpion sting in its tail".
Philip Fisher,
British Theatre Guide
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
"Comedy, tragedy, fear, mystery, sex, violence, disturbance: The Lesson has them all".
Eleanor Weber,
Raddest Right Now
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
"It is impossible not to enjoy Icarus Theatre Collective’s production of Ionesco’s one-act play".
The Stage
Coyote Ugly by Lynn Siefert
"The cast navigates the perilous emotional terrain with aplomb".
Visit London (Totally London)
Coyote Ugly by Lynn Siefert
"Sizzling bursts of desire and hate among the North American sands".
Timothy Ramsden,
Reviews Gate
Albert's Boy
by James Graham
"Extraordinary...
Victor Spinetti is outstanding."
Cheryl Freedman,
What's On in London
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
"The Icarus Theatre collective's production of Eugène Ionesco's absurdist masterpiece is brilliant. A fast-paced, sixty-five minute screaming journey from a bare classroom into utter chaos."
Kevin Hurst, Extra! Extra!
Many Roads to Paradise
by Stewart Permutt
"You would pay a lot of money in the West End for a class act like this, so why not pop along to the Finborough and find out what great nights are made of."
Gene David Kirk,
UK Theatre Web
The Time of Your Life
William Saroyan
"Book as soon as possible!"
-Claire Ingrams,
Rogues & Vagabonds
The Time of Your Life
William Saroyan
"This is the kind of consoling play we need right now."
-Jane Edwardes, Time Out
Romeo & Juliet
William Shakespeare
"A rollercoaster rendering of the play that dragged the audience on a fast-paced soul-stirring ride for two heart-rending hours."
Romeo & Juliet
William Shakespeare
"An excellent take on a globally-renowned tale of true love."
Romeo & Juliet
William Shakespeare
"Props to Icarus Theatre Collective for putting on such a fantastic show."
Romeo & Juliet
William Shakespeare
"A fresh and invigorating version of this time-honoured romantic tragedy."
Darlington & Stockton Times - Christina McIntyre
The Time of Your Life
William Saroyan
"Fine performances from the 26-strong cast."
-Michael Billington, The Guardian
The Lesson Eugène Ionesco
"You can reach out and touch the emotional atmosphere."
-Julienne Banister,
Rogues & Vagabonds
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