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Approximate running time 2hr 30mins including one interval.
Please note: Don John is a serial seducer and the plot does contain graphic sex scenes and some violent acts. Children under 14 are welcome to attend, but at their parent or guardian’s discretion.
- Director: Emma Rice
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- After Dark : Thu 19 February
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Kneehigh Theatre in association with the Royal Shakespeare Company and Bristol Old Vic present
Don John
Tue 17 Feb 2009 – Sat 21 Feb 2009
Main House
England, 1976. The Winter of Discontent. Cold hearts seek comfort and poor souls look for love.
A woman nurses her dying father; a cleaner greedily devours her Open University course in the fight for a better life; a career woman seeks the path that her life never took, and the loyal friend, always in the shadows, fears he will disappear one day and no-one will notice.
We are in the lonely hearts column of life. “Save me” is the silent call that drifts from their aching bodies.
But wait. Help is at hand. Don John is here!
Dangerous, naughty and irresistible, Don John is a vessel for all our desires – a delicious chancer. He enters our lives and leaves us changed. Oh yes, he leaves us, for Don John belongs to nobody but himself and The Devil!
With a sensational score of specially commissioned music, Kneehigh bring their renowned brand of physical storytelling to this sexy tale.
After their production of Brief Encounter delighted audiences at The REP last year, Kneehigh return to Birmingham with a new production that promises to be visually stunning, anarchic and intoxicating. Kneehigh are a driving force in contemporary British theatre. Their joyous, compelling and physical storytelling has entranced audiences throughout the UK with productions including Tristan And Yseult, Nights At The Circus, Rapunzel and Cymbeline.
| Date | Time | Date information |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 17th Feb 2009 | 19:00 | |
| Wed 18th Feb 2009 | 19:30 | |
| Thu 19th Feb 2009 | 14:00 | |
| Thu 19th Feb 2009 | 19:30 | After Dark |
| Fri 20th Feb 2009 | 19:30 | |
| Sat 21st Feb 2009 | 14:00 | |
| Sat 21st Feb 2009 | 19:30 |
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emmz from birmingham
I have read Don Juan by Abrams, and I absolutely LOVED it, so based on that I will definintely book tickets to go and watch this. CANT WAIT!!
Edd from Birmingham
Just got back from watching Don John in strattford, Kneehigh should be proud with this production. it is simply brilliant. cannt wait till its in town
wiggle from Evesham
Saw this in Stratford and was blown away. It's very different from Brief Encounter and Cymbeline but has the familiar Kneehigh stamp. I'll definitely try and see Don John in Birmingham too.
Samira from Birmingham
If its anything like the book by Abrams, then i am sure it will be magnificent. I really am looking forward to its release. --> Must book tickets immediately!
Vikki from Birmingham
I saw Don John in Stratford; absolutely amazing stuff (: Definately will be seeing this in Birmingham
Jaska Osahan from Birmingham
Watched it last night and it was excellent, the acting, music, set all superb. I'm recommending it to all my friends!!!
Cathy from Birmingham
I saw Brief Encounter and loved it Don John was thoroughly entertaining as well, never a dull moment, very interesting set and effects, well worth the visit. Cathy
Faith from birmingham
Saw the play on Wednesday evening. Great night at the theatre, innovative, entertaining and thought provoking. Just like good theatre should be.
nikyrathbone from Birmingham
Catch that naughty Don John while he's in town, but make sure to lock up your daughters! Hell hath no fury....
Ann Killeen from Birmingham
I absolutely loved Don John. I went to see Brief Encounter when it was on at the Rep and I truly thought nothing could beat it and then I watched Don John. A truly magical performance that im sure will not be forgotten in a very long time. I am now an avid fan of the Kneehigh group and promise to come and see any performance from them in the future.
Michelle from Birmingham
I saw this last night and it was amazing, i am not a big fan of physical theatre but how they interpreted it in this performance was unbelieveable. It never got boring, well done Kneehigh it was amazing!
Georgia from Birmingham
Saw Don John last night, absolutely superb! Actors that become musicians that mould into dancers, what a multi talented bunch knee high are!
Diana Grant from Birmingham
Another great performance from the Kneehigh company. I am always amazed by their sets; very imaginative. Look forward to seeing their next production when it comes to The Rep.
Eileen from Birmingham
Simply on their production of Brief Encounter, I will book seats for this play. Kneehigh are a wonderful company-and I know Don John will be good.