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One for the Road / The New World Order / Mountain Language / Ashes to Ashes Tickets

The Jamie Lloyd Company return once more to the West End, to present a searing selection of Harold Pinter’s finest short plays, as part of the Pinter at the Pinter Season. One for the Road / The New World Order / Mountain Language / Ashes to Ashes kicks off the season, exploring pertinent themes of politics and the abuse of power, directed by acclaimed actress Lia Williams.

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Harold Pinter’s death, The Jamie Lloyd Company pay tribute to his extraordinary legacy, which transformed modern theatre. Paying tribute to the Nobel Prize-winning British playwright, director Jamie Lloyd heads up the Pinter at the Pinter Season, which stages over fifteen of his short plays at the West End’s Harold Pinter Theatre.

Although many of Pinter’s plays take a dark, sinister tone, Lloyd has grouped together four of his more ominous, political works in one opening triple-bill, One for the Road / The New World Order / Mountain Language / Ashes to Ashes. One for the Road highlights the use of torture by government officials and The New World Order similarly looks at abuse of power, as two interrogators prepare to punish a vulnerable dissident. In Ashes to Ashes, a couple struggle to keep the brutal reality of modern life out of their home.

Multi-award-winning actress Lia Williams directs the triple-bill, after most recently appearing in the Almeida’s Mary Stuart, which later transferred to the Duke of York’s Theatre. The British actress’ credits also include Robert Icke’s Oresteia and The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, whilst her screen appearances include The Crown and The Missing. Williams also previously worked with Harold Pinter and has directed several short films.

Jamie Lloyd has directed a huge range of styles, from classical theatre to new work. He has been described as a leading Pinter director, becoming friends with the writer before his death. Lloyd has assembled a fantastic creative team to take on this series of double-bills celebrating Pinter’s legacy, making this a special season not to be missed. Casting for this collection of plays includes Paapa Essiedu (Hamlet, Kiri), Maggie Steed (Chewing Gum), Kate O' Flynn and Sir Antony Sher.

With a star-studded cast, the season opens with the most provocative of the playwright’s short plays. One for the Road / The New World Order / Mountain Language / Ashes to Ashes opens the season, playing at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 6 September to 20 October 2018, with a press night on 28 September 2018.

Performance dates:
20 Oct 2018 - 20 Oct 2018
Running time:
2 hours 15 minutes (including an interval)
Venue:
Harold Pinter Theatre (See map)
Age recommendation:
Recommended 14+
Audience Notes:
Those that value Jamie Lloyd’s distinctive approach to directing will want to make sure they catch this season. Anyone who is a fan of Harold Pinter and modern British theatre also will not want to disregard this season of his rarely-produced plays.
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Latest Audience Reviews

A masterclass in acting particularly from Paapa Essiedu as he appears in most of these short play... More

joc78 Top 10 reviewer 20 Sep 2018

Rather glad I bought a programme - they don't tell you much, but they at least give the running o... More

u2fancat Top 200 reviewer 19 Sep 2018

I'm not a huge fan of these plays, and prefer Pinter's other work, but the performances were superb.

Britgoddess 02 Jan 2019

Incredible show. Paapa Essiedu was especially wonderful!

georginascott 21 Sep 2018

Excellent acting, selection of strong but rather disturbing plays.

palelylaura Top 100 reviewer 26 Sep 2018
jacksr 17 Feb 2019
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