Ubu Roi, Barbican

British theatre company Cheek by Jowl bring two classic plays to the Barbican + See below for exclusive Culture Whisper competition

CHEEK BY JOWL

Since the creation of the company in 1981, Cheek by Jowl  have established themselves as one of the most exciting and long running British based theatre companies around. Known for reinvigorating classics, artistic associates Declan Donnellan (director) and Nick Ormerod (set designer) have presented shows in 301 cities in over 40 countries. They are most famous for producing plays in their original language with local performers (most recently Andromaque in French at Bouffes du Nord and Barbican and Boris Godunov by Alexander Pushkin in Russian).

Returning to the UK after an international tour with stops including Paris, Sydney and New York, Cheek By Jowl brings back to the Barbican two classics: Tis Pity She’s A Whore and Ubu Roi. 

THE SHOW

Ubu Roi by Alfred Jarry will be staged in the Barbican's the main theatre and performed by ‘a crack ensemble of French actors’ (Guardian). Using strong language and featuring brutal scenes, this absurdist satire about greed and the abuse of power was outlawed in 1896. Performed in French with subtitles, Donnellan and Ormerod have set the action in a modern day Parisian dinner party, which ends up going a little bit bonkers. Cheek by Jowl create shows which are both dark, funny highly visual and equally profound. This is not to be missed. Both shows were sold out in 2013 so book as soon as you can.

COMPETITION

We have paired up with the Barbican and have a pair of tickets for Ubu Roi to give away to one lucky Culture Whisper member. To be in with a chance to win email moya@culturewhisper.com  with Ubu Roi in the heading. Winners will be notified by 12th June 2014.