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[davidfurlongtheatre]

Directing DRAINING THE SWAMP

ON TOUR IN MARCH/APRIL

A New play about British fascist leader Oswald Mosley...

What lessons are there for today when nationalism is once more on the rise across the Western world, and politicians like Trump and many more worlwide, are able to attack democracy and stir up violent protest? Draining the Swamp is a provocative new play, exploring these issues and challenging our approach to extremism. It raises questions and warns with a chilling contemporary punch. A Thought provoking and challenging new play.

"An incisive exploration of the rise of fascism"

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Counter Culture UK

"A first class piece of historical theatre"

⭐⭐⭐⭐ One4review

DRH productions present a new play by David Hill, directed by Exchange Theatre's artistic director David Furlong (MISANTHROPE, THE FLIES).

DRAINING THE SWAMP

Oswald Mosley was considered to be the most able politician of the 1920s, a Labour Prime Minister in-waiting. What caused a changed direction for this man, who then founded the right-wing British Union of Fascists, renowned for street violence and antisemitism?

Meet Sir Oswald and Lady Diana Mosley who were given a short, sharp portrait in the BBC Peaky Blinders series. Exploring the life and activities of the Fascist leader, from the 1930's to 1960's, discover the private personas behind the Fascist leader and his unorthodox wife, both vilified and adored in their lifetimes.

Was he the thuggish villain he is portrayed as? Was he deluded, dangerous or visionary? How critical was Diana's supporting role? Draining the Swamp unpicks the intentions behind the dangerous and controversial activities that Mosley led, inviting judgement about his legacy, and raising questions about parallels with contemporary British and American politicians. What is the democratic solution to managing politicians like Mosley today?

A play by David R Hill Directed by David Furlong Videos and design by Jeffrey Choy https://www.jchoy.co.uk/

CAST:

Rowland Hill as Oswald Mosley

Ciara Pouncett as Lady Diana Mosley

David Boyle as Lord Curzon & David Frost

Claudia Whitby-Tillott as Cimmie Mosley and Alexandra Curzon

Chris Keyna as Jeffrey Hamm

TOUR DATES and Booking Links:

OSO, Barnes, London, 29 Feb – 2 March (Thur – Sat)

Beccles, Wed 6 March

Dorchester Arts (Dorset), Thurs 7 March

Cornerstone, Didcot, Wed 17 April

Swindon Arts centre, Fri 19 April,

Oxford Playhouse, Sat 20 April 

Brentwood Theatre, Wed 24 April

Stables, Hastings, Thurs 25 April

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[zeebartels]

Kinda blending in with the tube floor in my @airandgrace kicks. Heading home after watching a wonderful show @lyrichammersmith “Leave To Remain” Thanks @mangoseedinst ❤️❤️ #GoodFridayNight #TheatreInLondon #ShoeChronicles https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt61gYlgXUu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wq14l3wsi8vw

[mattymccabe]

#Repost @spadaproductions with @instatoolsapp ・・・ Behind the scenes of the promo shoot for #juliuscaesar with some of the cast. On @courtyardhoxton 6th-31st March #courtyardhoxton #theatre #castofjuliuscaesar #spadajuliuscaesar #actors #promoshoot #castphoto #meetthecast #londontheatre #theatreinlondon #whatsonstage #stage #acting #actorslife #directing #westend #westendtheatre #shakespeare

[theradkitchenldn]

Hugely proud and impressed by my dear friend @olivia_negrean who has written a play about 6 female Shakespeare characters who meet up to discuss their lives over a FEAST. After sharing reflections on their own stories the conversations turn to how they can influence and support women of the future. Witty and thought provoking with lots of wonderful Shakespeare references which nudge you back to the original texts. The preview was last night at @ApplecartArtsCafe and they are performing at a Shakespeare Festival in Gdansk this week. The play will be returning to London in November and I think you should all come and get inspired! #ShakespearesWomen #Shakespeare #Feminism #Storytelling #MakeItHappen #TheatreAndFood #OliviaTheMovieStar #TheatreInLondon #WomenInTheatre #FEAST #RAD (at Applecart)

[iammrt1]

Dear Friends, Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigoshti UK Sangshad would like to invite you to “Ekti Obastob Golpo” at the Season of Bangla Drama Festival 2019. The play has been written by Bimal Bandyopadhyay and directed by Rafikul Hasan Khan Jinnah. Date: Sunday, 3rd November 2019 Gate Opens: 6:30pm Play starts: 7pm Venue: Poplar Union Centre 2 Cotall Street London E14 6TL Nearest DLR: Langdon Park Station (12mins walk to the centre) Bus nearest to the hall: 309 Bus Stop: Broomfield Street Five minutes walk from this bus stop. After getting of the bus just walk through the park. The centre is on the other side of the park. Season of Bangla Drama 2019 has been produced by Tower Hamlets Council and Queen Mary University of London. For tickets please visit the below either links. • https://poplarunion.com/event/bangladesh-udichi-shilpi-goshti-uk-sangshad-present-an-absurd-story/ • https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ekti-obastob-golpo-an-absurd-story-by-bangladesh-udichi-shilpi-goshti-uk-tickets-72087229845?aff=eac2 Thanks 😊 🙏 A Season of Bangla Drama A Season of Bangla Drama Group Page Tower Hamlets Council Tower Hamlets Tower Hamlets Poplar Union Queen Mary University of London Drama Department - Udichi UK নাট্য বিভাগ - উদীচী যুক্তরাজ্য সংসদ Bangladesh Udichi Shilpi Gosthi UK Sangshad নাটক বিভাগ(বাংলাদেশ উদীচী শিল্পীগোষ্ঠী ) Theater Department of Udichi Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigosthi বাংলাদেশ উদীচী শিল্পীগোষ্ঠী Udichi Shilpigoshti UK presents: “An Absurd Story" Ekti Obastob Golpo – An Absurd Story by Bangladesh Udichi Shilpi উদীচী শিল্পীগোষ্ঠী যুক্তরাজ্য সংসদ Udichi Shilpigoshti UK #seasonofbangladrama #towerhamlets #towerhamletsnow #towerhamletscouncil #towerhamletslondon #towerhamletsmayor #udichi #udichilondon #udichiuk #udichisotyensen #udichi_london #london #england #uk #bangladesh #bangla #theatre #banglatheatreuk #banglatheatrekolkata #banglatheatre #monchonatok #queenmaryuniversity #queenmaryuniversityoflondon #queenmaryuniversitylondon #londonbangla #poplarlondon #poplarharca #docklands #eastlondon #theatreinlondon (at Poplar Union) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4W_00ZFWQy/?igshid=1l0sztoik8s1y

[rynolinings]

London!

I'm leaving for London today!!! If you want stay updated on my travels, check out theatrelondon.blogspot.com

Cheers!

[rynolinings]

London!

Hey tumblr world.  A week from today I am boarding a plane for London.  I'll be staying a month with my University's Theatre in London program watching a bunch of plays, doing all the touristy things, and spending way too much money.  

I'll be blogging about the trip for my university at theatrelondon.blogspot.com, so check it out if you're interested.  I'll probably post a bunch of things here as well--you've been warned!