It’s 1961 and the Cold War is reaching boiling point. East and West are on a collision course as revolution erupts in the small nation of Al-Khadra. Will this jewel of the Middle East become a lucrative ally or a dangerous enemy? As a world leader in this moment of crisis, your choices will determine the course of history.

Co-directed by Upstart’s Artistic Director Tom Mansfield, The Situation Room is a fast-paced, playful and savvy exploration of power, choice and responsibility.

✭✭✭✭ ”This is immersive theatre at its very best…stirring, involving and highly original” whatsonstage.com

✭✭✭✭ ”A truly interactive theatre experience…high calibre performances in this intimate environment” thepublicreviews.com

Booking Details

9-28 April 2013. Tues-Fri 8pm, Sat 4pm and 8pm, Sun 6pm
Tickets £15 full, £10 concs. Click here to book.

Credits

The Situation Room is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. It is a BULB commission by Hull Truck and Greyscale Theatre with the support of The Foyle Foundation and is developed with The Lowry. Presented in association with Shoreditch Town Hall and in collaboration with Upstart.

Cast:  Simon Carroll-Jones, Robert Macpherson

Direction: James Blakey, Tom Mansfield

Design: Hannah Sibai

Movement Director: Shelby Williams

Sound Design: Oliver Soames

Lighting Design: Ivan Mack

Stage Manager: Claire Litton

You, the protagonist, will be transported to the seat of power during a moment of global tension. Responding to real-time intelligence from a distant conflict zone you will have to make tough choices that risk lives. Watch the consequences of your actions played out as the story of a famous day evolves and a new chapter in world history is written.

Touring nationally in autumn 2012. More details at www.oscarmike.org.uk and on Twitter @oscarmikeactual.

The Situation Room is performed by Simon Carroll-Jones and Robert Macpherson; directed by James Blakey and Tom Mansfield; design is by Hannah Sibai and sound design by Oliver Soames.

The Situation Room is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. It is a BULB commission by Hull Truck and Greyscale Theatre with the support of The Foyle Foundation and is developed with The Lowry. London run in association with Shoreditch Town Hall and in collaboration with Upstart Theatre.

TOUR DATES

25th-29th September 7.45pm
HULL TRUCK THEATRE as part of Theatre Brothel 2.0.
http://www.hulltruck.co.uk/whats-on?action=view&id=527
01482 323 638

Upstart’s fifth Theatre Speed Date will bring together directors and writers at the Young Vic Theatre on Wednesday 20th June.

A networking event with a dating twist, Theatre Speed Date is a chance for directors and writers to meet in a quick-fire environment to exchange ideas and build new relationships. Ten writers and ten directors will have the opportunity to talk for three minutes before a bell rings and the partnerships change.

The evening will be accompanied by wine and nibbles and followed by the opportunity to join the Upstart team in the Young Vic bar. Participants are encouraged to bring business cards to the event to exchange contact details.

Upstart Theatre is a critically acclaimed company dedicated to producing entertaining and compelling work which deals with the burning issues of our time. We believe in the critical importance of building relationships between directors, writers and other creatives.

Upstart cannot promise love at first sight, but can guarantee inspiring and fruitful connections between theatre makers.

If you’re a writer interested in forming new relationships with directors please email literary@upstart-theatre.co.uk by midday on Wednesday 13th June. Upstart are looking for writers with a range of experience – from beginners to established playwrights – so please include a paragraph about yourself and why you want to take part in Theatre Speed Date in your application. There’s no need to send us a formal CV. The Young Vic do not accept script submissions as part of this opportunity but writers are encouraged to submit new work to Upstart via the address above.

Directors will be invited to apply via the Young Vic’s Genesis Network, so if you’re not already a member do visit their website to sign up.

This is a free event.

To find out more about Upstart’s literary work, click here.

On Saturday 26th May, we’re bringing six writers and directors from Yorkshire and beyond together for an evening of networking at breakneck speed.The plan is simple: we put writers and directors in a room. Add some refreshment. Shake.

To apply for this opportunity send your CV to Alex Chisholm at literary@wyp.org.uk.

The event takes place on Saturday 26th May, 5-6.30pm.

To find out more about the New Writing Season from WYP and Theatre in the Mill click here.

LATEST: this evening is full for writers but there are still spaces available for directors. Email now to confirm your place!

Upstart Theatre in association with Young Vic

Wednesday 21st March 2012

6.00pm

Club Room, Young Vic

Following the initial success of Theatre Speed Date for writers and directors, this unique networking event with a dating twist returns on 21st March at The Young Vic, this time for directors and producers. Designed as a fun fuelled way to spark new relationships, ten producers and ten directors will have the opportunity to talk for three minutes before a bell rings and partnerships change.

This event is for producers who wish to form strong relationships with directors – both experienced producers who are looking for a director for a specific project and for those who want to collaborate for the first time. The Young Vic will be collecting directors from the Director’s Network to take part in the event, ranging from recent graduates to seasoned professionals.

Theatre Speed Date will be accompanied by wine and nibbles and followed by the opportunity to join the Upstart team in the Young Vic bar. Participants are asked to bring business cards to the event and can also take a portfolio of work if they wish.

Upstart Theatre believes in the crucial importance of building relationships between theatre makers and is a charity committed to the creation of compelling and entertaining new theatre.

If you would like to attend, please email Kate McGregor at literary@upstart-theatre.co.uk by midday on Wednesday 14th March. You will need to include a short paragraph about your training, related experience or most recent professional project. Producers from a range of backgrounds will be invited to take part.

Upstart cannot promise love at first sight, but can guarantee inspiring and fruitful connections between theatre makers.

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