MR KOLPERT: FIVE STAR REVIEW IN THE NEW CURRENT MAGAZINE!
Mr Kolpert has received a glowing five-star review in The New Current. It hails Kolpert as the 'The Best Student Fringe Show of 2010!' and describes it as
‘unique, well crafted, and a genuine delight …this play
will give you reason to scream with joy… a gem from start to finish… brought to life with
passion and commitment by a cast of actors who are simply stunning to watch’ . * * * * *
To read the review in full, click HERE.
You can book tickets to the show by clicking HERE.
MR KOLPERT: 'DELIGHTFULLY MACABRE AND COMPELLING... PACKS A PUNCH' (FEST)
Mr Kolpert has received another positive review from Fest Magazine. To read the full review click HERE.
You can book tickets to the show by clicking HERE.
MR KOLPERT: 'THIS STUDENT PRODUCTION STANDS OUT ABOVE THE REST: PUT IT ON YOUR LIST. ****' (ED FEST MAGAZINE)
Mr Kolpert has received a fantastic four-star review in Ed Fest Magazine. The review calls the show 'an excellent example of sinister humour on stage' and concludes that 'This student production stands out above the rest: put it on your list.'
Click HERE to read the full review.
OPENING PERFORMANCE OF MR KOLPERT
The opening performance of Mr Kolpert will take place tomorrow (4th August) at 12.15pm at CSoco. Tickets are still available and can be booked online by clicking HERE or by calling the C Venues box office on 0845 260 1234.
MR KOLPERT ENTERED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES NATIONAL STUDENT DRAMA FESTIVAL 2011
Mr Kolpert has been entered has been entered into NSDF11, which
takes place in Scarborough from 9th-15th 2011. The Sunday Times NSDF is a
week-long celebration of theatre and live performance. The festival
includes the most exceptional student theatre from across the UK, along
side workshops, masterclasses and performances from a diverse mix of
extraordinary professionals. NSDF10¹s Visiting Artists included: Akala,
John Caird, Christopher Eccleston, Filter, Graeae, Hip Hop Shakespeare,
Stephen Jeffreys, Terry King, Mike Leigh, Methuen Drama, National
Theatre Studio, National Youth Theatre, Punchdrunk, Mark Ravenhill, The
Roundhouse, Royal Shakespeare Company, Showstopper! The Improvised
Musical, Spotlight, Stage Electrics, Tamasha, to name but a few. NSDF11 is the only place to be if you are a student who wants to get
involved with drama and the creative industries. NSDF is simply amazing:
an invaluable opportunity for anyone wanting to get involved in the
theatre. (Ashley Scott Layton, Student Director, NSDF10). To book a
ticket for NSDF11 or enter a production contact NSDF on: 020 78316400, admin@nsdf.org.uk,
www.nsdf.org.uk
Registered charity no. 1054121
Click on the link below to access their website.
MR KOLPERT KINDLY SUPPORTED BY THE MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION
The cast and crew of Mr Kolpert wish to thank The Mackintosh Foundation for their generosity in supporting our Fringe production and the continued work of UCLU Drama Society.
CALIGARI CHASE SCENE CAPTURED BY CARTOONIST
Le Cabinet du Docteur Caligari features in French newspaper Libération, as sketched by dutch Cartoonist Willem Holtrop
FR: L'expressionisme allemand revu par des jeunes anglais: version théâtrale du "Cabinet du docteur Caligari" en muet et très noir/blanc, par l'UCLU Runaground au Théâtre de la Poulie.
EN: German expressionism revisited by a young English company: a theatrical version of "The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari", silent and very black-and-white, by UCLU Runaground at the Théâtre de la Poulie.
LE CABINET DU DOCTEUR CALIGARI GETS FIRST REVIEW
Caligari receives a very positive review in La Marseillaise on 17/07/10.
"C'est un plaisir d'avoir peur 'pour de faux' et de rêver pour de vrai. (...) Ce foisonnement d'idées de mise en scène est parfaitement orchestrée par la bande son (...). Il y a des passages déroutants et envoutants, drôles et inquietants à la fois".
Which roughly translates to:
"It is a pleasure to pretend to be scared, but to dream for real. (...) This abundance of staging ideas is perfectly orchestrated by the musical score (...). There are passages which are baffling yet captivating, funny yet unnerving simultaneously".
The full article features below:
2010 TOUR UNDERWAY
The 2010 UCLU Runaground Tour is underway, The Cabinet of Dr Caligari is currently being performed at the Festival d'Avignon Off while rehearsals are underway for the production of Mr Kolpert heading to the Edinburgh Fringe in August. Use the links on the left to find out more about the productions and keep checking here for the latest news.
TO BUY TICKETS FOR MR KOLPERT, CLICK HERE
TO BUY TICKETS FOR THE CABINET OF DR CALIGARI, CLICK HERE
GOD CONTINUES TO SELL-OUT
Our production of 'God: A Comedy by Woody Allen' has continued to sell-out certain performances. The total number of sold out performances now stands at five from the last ten.
The publication of numerous excellent reviews has meant that tickets for God have become extremely limited for certain performances. Booking in advance is strongly advised so that you don't miss out!
BOOK NOW: http://www.edfringe.com/ticketing/detail.php?id=16235.
MORE GLOWING REVIEWS FOR GOD AND KING UBU
UCLU Runaground's productions of God and King Ubu have continued to attract brilliant reviews.
God has been called 'a visionary masterpiece' by Fringe Review and 'wickedly funny' by Fest, adding two more 4* reviews to its growing list of praise. The Fringe Review is available here http://www.fringereview.co.uk/fringeReview/3048.html, and the Fest's review is available here http://fest.theskinny.co.uk/article/96666-god-a-comedy-by-woody-allen.
King Ubu has meanwhile attracted praise from the British Theatre Guide, who gave it 4* and called it 'provocative and hilarious'. The List has also praised the production, calling it a 'playfully robust take on power and its outrageous (mis)fortunes'. The List's review is available here: http://edinburghfestival.list.co.uk/article/19741-king-ubu/, and the BTG's review is available here http://www.britishtheatreguide.info/otherresources/fringe/fringe09-48.htm#K.
GOD: 'AS SLICK, PRECISION-PACED AND WOODY ALLEN-ESQUE AS THEY COME' (THE SCOTSMAN)
The Scotsman, one of the most respected Edinburgh Fringe Reviewers has given UCLU Runaground's production of God a glowing review, stating that UCLU Runaground is 'completely on top of the convoluted turns and rapid-fire philosophising' of the production. To see the full review, go to http://news.scotsman.com/reviews/Theatre-review-God-A-play.5540624.jp.
Meanwhile, tickets continue to sell quickly, and booking in advance is strongly advised where possible from http://www.edfringe.com/ticketing/detail.php?id=16235.
KING UBU: **** 'EXCELLENTLY STAGED AND PERFORMED' (FRINGE REVIEW)
The first reviews of UCLU Runaground's production of 'King Ubu' have been published, and the news is good! The FringeReview.co.uk described Runaground as a 'young and exciting company' and noted the fact that the show was 'very watchable and fun theatre'. To see the full review, go to http://www.fringereview.co.uk/fringeReview/2976.html.
GOD: **** 'SLICK, PHYSICAL AND FANTASTICALLY IMAGINATIVE' (ED FEST MAGAZINE)
The first reviews of UCLU Runaground's production of 'God: A Comedy by Woody Allen' have been excellent. The Edinburgh Festival Magazine described the show as a 'sterling and fascinating performance'. To see the full review, go to http://www.edfestmag.co.uk/fringe/theatre/1203-amiel-clarke.
GOD SELLS OUT 5TH AND 6TH PERFORMANCES!
UCLU Runaground's production of 'God' sold out its 5th and 6th performances well before the show began. Tickets have been selling extremely quickly, with several other performances looking like they will also sell out.
To guarantee a ticket to see one of the hottest shows in Edinburgh, then book in advance! Call the Pleasance Box Office on 0131 556 6550 or visit http://www.edfringe.com/ticketing/detail.php?id=16235 to book your ticket NOW!
GOD AND KING UBU OPEN IN EDINBURGH!
UCLU Runaground's productions of 'God: A Comedy by Woody Allen' and 'King Ubu: An adaptation of Alfred Jarry's Ubu Roi' have opened at the 2009 Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
God will be performed from 5th-31st August 2009 at 1235hrs in the Pleasance Dome.
King Ubu will be performed from 7th-31st August 2009 at 2220hrs in The Zoo.
BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Tickets for both God and King Ubu are now on sale!
PRICES - 7th-8th August: £5 (previews), 9th-10th August: £8 (2for1 weekend), thereafter Sunday-Thursday: £8 (£6.50 conc), Friday-Saturday: £9 (£7.50 conc).
PRICES - 5th-7th August: £5 (previews), 8th August: £8 (£6.50 conc), 9th-10th August: £8 (2for1 weekend), thereafter Monday-Thursday: £8 (£6.50 conc), Friday-Sunday: £9 (£7.50 conc).
2009 EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE OFFICIAL PROGRAMME LAUNCH
UCLU Runaground is proud to announce that as part of the 2009 Edinburgh Festival Fringe we will be producing two shows:
KING UBU: A NEW ADAPTATION OF ALFRED JARRY'S UBU ROI
7th-31st August @ 10.20pm in The Zoo
Click here for more information
GOD: A COMEDY BY WOODY ALLEN
5th-31st August @ 12.35pm in The Pleasance Dome
Click here for more information
LONDON PREVIEWS!
We can now confirm that King Ubu will preview in The Hen and Chickens Theatre in London at 7.30pm on 4th and 5th August. More information will follow shortly, but you can visit our King Ubu Page for more details.