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This play contains strong language and violence
Running time 1 hour 40 minutes with no interval. Please note that this is a change to the previously advertised running time and interval information.
- Director: Roxana Silbert
- Designer: Garance Marneur
- Lighting Designer: Chahine Yavroyan
- Sound Designer: Matt McKenzie
Special Dates
- After Dark : Wed 23 September
- BSL Interpreted Performance : Thu 24 September
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Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company and Traverse Theatre Company in association with Paines Plough present
Orphans
Thu 10 Sep 2009 – Sat 26 Sep 2009
The Door
By Dennis Kelly
Orphans has been given a prestigious Fringe First award, which celebrates high quality new drama at the Edinburgh Festival – don’t miss your chance to see this award-winning new drama when it plays here at The REP.
“I hate violence. It makes me cry. Always has…”
Helen and Danny keep themselves to themselves. But the outside world comes crashing into their lives one day when Helen’s brother turns up. Covered in blood.
Dennis Kelly’s new play is a thrilling contemporary suspense story which takes its audience on a chilling journey into a world just outside the front door.
One of the UK’s most electrifying playwrights, Dennis Kelly has written an array of award-winning plays including After The End, Taking Care Of Baby, Osama The Hero and Love And Money.
Orphans is co-produced with the Traverse Theatre where it will open during the Edinburgh Festival in August.
| Date | Time | Date information |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 10th Sep 2009 | 19:45 | |
| Fri 11th Sep 2009 | 19:00 | |
| Sat 12th Sep 2009 | 19:45 | |
| Mon 14th Sep 2009 | 19:45 | |
| Tue 15th Sep 2009 | 19:45 | |
| Wed 16th Sep 2009 | 19:45 | |
| Thu 17th Sep 2009 | 19:45 | |
| Fri 18th Sep 2009 | 19:45 | |
| Sat 19th Sep 2009 | 14:45 | |
| Sat 19th Sep 2009 | 19:45 | |
| Mon 21st Sep 2009 | 19:45 | |
| Tue 22nd Sep 2009 | 19:45 | |
| Wed 23rd Sep 2009 | 19:45 | After Dark |
| Thu 24th Sep 2009 | 14:45 | |
| Thu 24th Sep 2009 | 19:45 | BSL Interpreted Performance |
| Fri 25th Sep 2009 | 19:45 | |
| Sat 26th Sep 2009 | 19:45 |
“Kelly starts the tension at full blast and tightens it from there…three terrific performances, brittle, edgy and frightened”
The Times Read the full review
“a grim, thoughtful and beautifully structured two-hour drama…
Kelly is a serious playwright with plenty to say about the way we live now,
often blinded by our own nightmares”
The Scotsman Read the full review
“Kelly is the slipperiest of writers, always pulling the rug from under his characters’ feet – and ours.
Here he is in top form, aided by Roxana Silbert’s production”
The Guardian Read the full review
“This creepy tale builds an atmosphere that lingers long after the curtain call.”
The Independent Read the full review
“An undoubted hit”
Evening Standard Read the full review
- Liam: Joe Armstrong
- Helen: Claire-Louise Cordwell
- Danny: Jonathan McGuiness
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Comments
Fiona Netherland from London
This play was one of the best pieces of theatre I have ever seen. Claire is an incredible actress and should be seen to be believed!
Jamie Jones from Lichfield, Burntwood
I came to see this show on a school trip and I absolutly loved it. It is probibly one of the best pieces of drama I have ever seen and it had me engaged and hanging on the edge of my seat all the way through it. This show is an absolute must see and I would highly recommend that you come and see it. The cast are tremendous! Don't hesitate, BOOK NOW!
craig from birmingham
The best play I have seen to date. Brillant acting and tension is kept up throughout. An excellant though provoking piece of writing. A must see.
Reise harwood from Birmingham
Orphans have got to be the best play I have ever seen it keep me gripped to the stage all the way though and even made me laugh it is great and u have 2 go and see it
yvonne Day from Tayside
This was one of the best plays and productions we have ever seen.It was totally gripping from the first to the last moment with wonderful acting from all three of its principal characters. It made our day at the Edinburgh Fringe really special and will never forget it.