THEATRETheatre<strong>Riverside</strong> <strong>Studios</strong> and LOVE&MADNESS ENSEMBLE presentOliver Twist & La RondeCharles Dickens’ Oliver TwistFaithfully adapted from the novel by David Cottis. Directed by Abigail Anderson.Trapped in a cycle of poverty and crime, exploited, neglected and stuck between the horrors of the workhouseor the streets, life looks bleak for orphan Oliver Twist. Brilliantly conjuring up London’s foggy, fetid streets, thisfast-moving adaptation doesn’t shrink from portraying the harsh realities of the Victorian underworld whilsttelling a tale full of hope and redemption.La RondeA daring new adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler’s elegant portrayal of the politics of sex, directed by Neil SheppeckBanned for over 20 years La Ronde is a sophisticated, coolly savage and ironically humorous fairground ridethrough human sexuality. Repositioning the play in a contemporary European city, this free flowing adaptationcharts the intertwined physical relationships of a series of characters utilising the updated steamy rhythms ofGotan Project.Where’s Lolly? Gone.A newly devised show, inspired by LOVE&MADNESS ENSEMBLE’sexperiences whilst on tour. Facilitated by Neil Sheppeck.In today’s climate, more than one child in the family is a financial strain.The government tests a revolutionary scheme to remove extra siblings.An absurd and scarily relevant piece.Dates + TimesTue 3 – Sun 22 <strong>March</strong>Evening shows 7.30pmMatinees 2.00pmTickets£17 (£13 concs.)£9.50 groups of 15+£10 Where’s Lolly? Gone.(£5 with a ticket for Oliver Twistor La Ronde)Show scheduleOliver TwistEvening shows 7.30pmTue 3, Wed 4, Sat 7, Sun 8, Tue10, Thu 12, Sat 14, Tue 17, Wed18, Fri 20Matinee shows 2.00pmTue 10, Sun 15, Sun 22La RondeEvening shows 7.30pmThu 5, Fri 6, Wed 11, Fri 13, Sun15, Thu 19, Sat 21Where’s Lolly? Gone.Thu 19 2.00pmSat 21 2.00pm
THEATRE<strong>Riverside</strong> <strong>Studios</strong> presents the Druid production ofThe New Electric BallroomWritten and directed by Enda WalshFunny, tender-hearted and at times pitch dark.Winner of a prestigious Edinburgh Fringe First, award-winning writer Enda Walsh (Disco Pigs, The WalworthFarce, Hunger) and the widely acclaimed Druid ensemble return to London with The New Electric Ballroom.This is a coiled, dark, glitter-dusted fable of the emotionally stultifying effects of small-town life. Herepossibilities are endless, hopes are high and opening your heart might be the one thing that saves you.Cast Rosaleen Linehan, Ruth McCabe, Mikel Murfi, Catherine Walsh“A breathtaking series ofperformances”The Scotsman“Walsh confirms himself as one ofthe most dazzling wordsmiths ofcontemporary theatre”The Guardian“The most intoxicating andoriginal piece of writing”The New York TimesDates + TimesTicketsTue 3 – Sun 29 <strong>March</strong>Tue - Sat 8.00pmSun 7.00pmSat Mat 2.30pmPreviews 3 + 4 <strong>March</strong> £18.00 (£15.00 concs.)Tue – Thu, Sat Mat & Sun £23.00 (£19.00 concs.)Fri & Sat £25.00 (£22.00 concs.)Student Groups of 10+ £12.50(not available on Fri & Sat)Photos and cover image Keith Pattison