Elephant Man
The Elephant Man, the tale of the horribly disfigured man who struggles to become accepted in Victorian society, comes to the Lyceum Theatre in Sheffield this Thursday at the start of a busy period for theatre in Sheffield with several other interesting plays on the horizon.
The Elephant Man, which was a huge success when originally staged on Broadway and was adapted into a BAFTA- winning film, makes a rare appearance at a British Theatre. It tells the story of the freakishly deformed John Merrick who, through the help of a young doctor, becomes a favourite in aristocratic circles but desperately wants the same life as everyone else around him. This play runs from 21st February to the 8th March.
While the Lyceum is being used for the Elephant Man and the Crucible is still under construction, the Studio Theatre is the venue for some smaller but netherless intruiging and promising productions. Sailing to Paradise comes to the studio on the 25th and 26th of February and is the latest production from the In The Boat theatre company who use both disabled and able-bodied performers. They will look at views on death and paradise through songs, puppets, dances, films and paintings.
September in the Rain will run from the Wednesday 27th of February to Saturday 1st March and will also be at the Studio. This play focuses on a couple whose marriage is viewed through their experiences on holiday in Blackpool over the years. Local theatre company Reform Theatres bring us their interpretation of John Godber’s classic play.
Tickets to all of these productions can be bought by calling 0114 249 6000. Visit sheffieldtheatres.co.uk for more information. All of the above-mentioned plays will be reviewed on this website in the coming weeks.
