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Theatre Village has learnt about the first major revival of The Shape of Things since 2004 – a dark comedy about the drama of human relationships and the nature of love and art.
How far would you go for love? For art? What would you be willing to change? What price might you pay?
Adam, a geeky young student, works part-time in an art museum and video store to pay his way through college. When he meets post-grad art student Evelyn, his life changes as she instils in him a new-found confidence. As she encourages him to change his appearance, soon Adam is attracting attention he has never had before. But how much will he change his perception of himself from what he used to be to what he believes he wants to be?
The Shape of Things premièred at the Temporary Almeida Theatre at Kings Cross in 2001, directed by Neil LaBute, with Paul Rudd as Adam, Rachel Weisz as Evelyn, Gretchen Mol as Jenny, and Fred Weller as Phillip. The London production opened Off-Broadway later that year, winning the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play. LaBute wrote and directed a 2003 comedy drama film based on his play, featuring the original cast. The play has been revived in Dublin, London and New York.
Amber Anderson makes her professional stage debut playing Eve. Her television work includes Peaky Blinders, Strike – The Cuckoo’s Calling, Maigret’s Dead Man and Black Mirror. Her film work includes The Souvenir II, Emma, White Lie, All the World’s a Stage, Skin Walker, In Darkness, The Riot Club, Lotus Eaters and Your Highness.
Luke Newton plays Adam. His theatre work includes The Book of Mormon (Prince of Wales Theatre). For television, his work includes Bridgerton (as series regular Colin Bridgerton), The Lodge, Mr Selfridge, Sadie J, and The Cut; and for film, Lake Placid: Legacy.
Listings:
Park Theatre, Park 200
Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4 3JP
THE SHAPE OF THINGS
24 May – 1 July
Press night: 30 May at 7pm
Mon – Sat Evenings at 7.30pm, Thu and Sat matinees at 3pm
Captioned performance Tue 13 June 7.30pm
Box Office: 020 7870 6876*
Mon – Sat from 10am – 6pm (excluding Sunday and public holidays)
*No booking fee online. Telephone booking fee applies.
Ticket prices
Previews: £15 – £25
Standard: £22.50 – £44.50
65+: £20 – £22.50 (Mon eve and Thu mat only)
Access: £17.50
Book early to secure the best prices.
Prices may change, subject to demand.
Park Up Members (16-26 years)
£10 (available on Band C seats for all perfs)
Group bookings
Buy 10 tickets and get the 11th ticket free.
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