Presented in association with The South African State Theatre.
From the makers of Township Stories ("one of the most remarkable pieces of theatre to come out of South Africa", Lyn Gardner, Guardian)
Three years ago Paul Grootboom's Township Stories stunned audiences with its raw energy, great soundtrack and dark humour. Now Grootboom brings us the astonishing Foreplay, which includes many of the same wonderful cast from South Africa.
Soldier, preacher, waitress, teacher, schoolgirl, politician, prostitute, thief and housewife. They each lead different lives but are linked together by the urgent need to fulfil their desires...whatever the consequences. Foreplay is in turn shocking, beautiful, poignant and very funny. Hot off a world tour for its only UK performances, Foreplay is set to blow audiences away once more.
THE CAST
Excellentia Mokoena Prostitute Koketso Mojela Barmaid and Schoolgirl Ntshepiseng Montshiwa Preacher's Wife and Actress Mandla Gaduka Spoilt Young Man and Playmaker Sello Zikalala Soldier and Preacher Boitumelo Shisana The Politician
Written and directed by Mpumelelo Paul Grootboom
Designed by Wilhelm Disbergen Choreographed by Israel Bereta
Please note: due to very strong language and scenes of a sexual nature Foreplay is not suitable for those easily offended.
Running Time: 1 hour 50 minutes. No interval.
What the papers say:
"comic, shocking, thought-provoking and disturbing, sometimes all at once."
Whatsonstage.com
"splendid" Howard Loxton - British Theatre Guide
Performance Times:
Evenings - Tues-Sat 7:30pm Matinee - Sat 13th June only - 3pm
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Join members of the cast to discuss Foreplay after the show on Tuesday 9th June
Assisted performances of Foreplay
Audio Described Performance:
Wednesday 10th June 2009 at 7:30pm. This perfromance will be audio described by Bridget Crowley and Guy Newman.
Signed Perofmance:
Tuesday 9th June 2009 at 7.30pm, followed by a Post Show Disucssion with the Cast and Creative Teram in association with Birkbeck, University of London. This performance will be signed by Zane Hema.
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Under 26?
Want free theatre tickets to see 'Foreplay'? if so call our box office on 020 8534 0310 and quote 'a night less ordinary' (terms and conditions apply)
Join members of the cast to discuss Foreplay after the show on Tuesday 9th June
