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.
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Eileen 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!!
emmz 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
Edd from Birmingham
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.
wiggle from Evesham
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!
Samira from Birmingham
I saw Don John in Stratford;
absolutely amazing stuff (:
Definately will be seeing this in Birmingham
Vikki from Birmingham
Watched it last night and it was excellent, the acting, music, set all superb. I'm recommending it to all my friends!!!
Jaska Osahan 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
Cathy from Birmingham
Saw the play on Wednesday evening. Great night at the theatre, innovative, entertaining and thought provoking. Just like good theatre should be.
Faith from birmingham
Catch that naughty Don John while he's in town, but make sure to lock up your daughters! Hell hath no fury....
nikyrathbone 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.
Ann Killeen 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!
Michelle 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!
Georgia 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.
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.