The Under Room marked the opening of a new performing space - The Cock Tavern Cellar.
05 - 24 October 2010
Directed by Hamish Macdougall
Produced by Roxanne Peak-Payne
Designed by Katie Bellman
A city suburb, 2077. In the cellar of a dull city dwelling Joan discovers a stranger living on her property, citing marching soldiers in the street as the reason for his presence. Demanding he provide an explanation, the stranger’s story unfolds before Joan in a manner both tragic and comic. The stranger's story changes her life forever. Soon Joan realises she too is an immigrant; an immigrant in her own country. Together, they seek a solution to their problem. Jack can offer them a new identity, a pass and a passage across the border to the North. But who is Jack and where will this transaction take them?
“Superb acting, fine use of the very intimate space, and pushing of the boundaries between audience and performance... Bond’s work is complex, psychological and thrilling and this excellent company of performers brings it completely to life.” ***** FRINGE REVIEW
“As shocking and brutal as anything Bond’s written, an indication that his powers are far from waning.” -Simon Thomas, *****WHAT'S ON STAGE
“Was moved, humbled, awed and troubled by Edward Bond's The Under Room at the Cock Tavern. This is essential viewing.” -Mark Ravenhill
“The acting in this play was superb .... Bond’s look into this place of fear and reactions to it... is what continues to make his plays relevant and performances of them electric.”
-THE PUBLIC REVIEWS
"This is a powerful and gripping piece of theatre." -BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE
