by Anthony Burgess
The electrifying and acclaimed all-male celebration of gorgeousness and gorgeousity arrives in Brighton direct from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. | Buy Tickets Online
Get dragged into the glorious glass-edged nastiness of Manchester’s underworld. A playtime of orgiastic ultraviolence and sexuality, this is the story of little Alex and his Droogs in their battle against the tedium of adolescence. An unapologetic jubilation of the human condition, ‘Action To The Word’ tear their way through this physical theatre horrorshow retelling of Burgess’ infamous literary masterpiece.
2012:
**** “High art constantly pushes up against ultra violence… even more relevant as a commentary on the “disaffected youth” of last summer’s riots” (The Independent)
**** “beautifully choreographed balletic sequences that convey all the horror and fascination of the “ultraviolence” meted out by Alex (Martin McCreadie) and his gang of thugs” (The Telegraph)
2011 & 2012:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ’Astonishing’ (WhatsOnStage)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ’Breathtaking’ (Three Weeks)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ’Triumphant’ (Broadway Baby)
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ’High Octane’ (Telegraph)
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ’Infinitely watchable’ (Independent)
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ’Exquisite’ (The Skinny)
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ’Stunning’ (ScotsGay)
Event Details
Title: A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess.
Company: TOM by arrangement with Glynis Henderson Productions // Action to the Word.
Date: 20 – 22 September 2012.
Times: Thursday 20 September, 20:00 // Friday 21 September, 14:00 // Friday 21 September, 20:00 // Saturday 22 September, 20:00.
Duration: Approx 1hr40, including interval.
Notes: Recommended as suitable for ages 14+.
Tickets: £10-15.
Available: TOM’s Box Office online or on 01273 201 801.
EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 2011 PRESS QUOTES
“An outstanding all-male ensemble. The pure physicality and energy is astonishing. This is a show that everyone should experience.” ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ WhatsOnStage
“The movement sequences are particularly well orchestrated…Alexandra Spencer-Jones’ production grasps just how relevant Burgess’ work remains, especially given current events” The Stage
“Violent yet gentle, brutal yet subtle, arousing yet sickening: this production of A Clockwork Orange is breathtaking.” ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Three Weeks
“I challenge you to try and take your eyes off the stage. Martin McCreadie leads Action to the Word through one of the most energetic productions I’ve ever seen. Go. Go and see this triumphant horrorshow. And see it again, and again, and again.” ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Broadway Baby
“Funny, thought-provoking, energetic and relentlessly riveting, this is without doubt one of the best productions anyone is likely to see in Edinburgh this summer.” ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Theatre Lounge
“A deeply hedonistic piece, it explores sexuality, masculinity and aggression through contemporary music, exquisitely executed movement and the notoriety of Burgess’ text.” ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ The Skinny
“Stunning… The dynamic acting blows you away. This is a show you really must add to your list!” ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ScotsGay
“Slick movement sequences, gorgeous performers, a stonking soundtrack and a charismatic lead. Spencer-Jones powerfully communicates Burgess’ commentary on the endemic nature of violence in our society.” Fest Magazine
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