2012 brings another chance to see last year’s huge Bruntwood critical success MOGADISHU by Vivienne Franzmann after it’s runs in London and Manchester.
MOGADISHU started its UK Tour in Liverpool on 30 January 2012. For full tour dates, 2011 press reviews and a look at the 2011 trailer, please see below…
Liverpool Playhouse: 30 January – 04 February
0151 709 4776 / www.everymanplayhouse.com
Cambridge Arts Theatre: 07 – 11 February
01223 503333 / www.cambridgeartstheatre.com
Oxford Playhouse: 14 – 18 February
01865 305305 / www.oxfordplayhouse.com
Warwick Arts Centre: 21 – 25 February
024 7652 4524 / www.warwickartscentre.co.uk
Royal & Derngate, Northampton: 28 February – 03 March
01604 624811 / www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Eastbourne Devonshire Park: 06 – 10 March
01323 412000 / www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk
Nuffield Theatre, Southampton: 13 – 15 March
023 8067 1771 / www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk
Northern Stage, Newcastle: 20 – 24 March
0191 230 5151 / www.northernstage.co.uk
PRESS QUOTES (from 2011)
* * * * * ‘OUTSTANDING DEBUT from Vivienne Franzmann…SUPERLATIVE work from the company – Matthew Dunster directs, IMPECCABLY. The play of the year? In my book, quite possibly’ The Daily Telegraph
* * * * ‘ACUTELY OBSERVED and ENGAGINGLY EXECUTED…UPROARIOUSLY FUNNY…’ The Independent
‘A STARTLING DEBUT, Matthew Dunster directs sharply and the young cast ARE REMARKABLE’ The Times
‘…makes a TOUGH, GRIPPING SPECTACLE in Matthew Dunster’s EXCITING production’ The Guardian
* * * * ‘Franzmann’s play is a CRACKER… with the tightening grip of a THRILLER. Financial Times
‘…thoroughly deserves its Bruntwood and its George Devine award for new writing.’ The Observer
* * * * ‘It’s a sad, sad play, but a very good one, and much more than just promising.’ Whatsonstage.com
‘The acting is faultless and powerful throughout especially among the younger characters. This could well be the play of 2011…’ Londonist
* * * * ‘The young actors in this production, quite sensitively directed by Matthew Dunster, are exceptional.’ Daily Express
‘Mogadishu is extremely impressive for a first play, with chilling moments, sharp twists, an ear for amusing slang, and some thought-provoking moral complexities.’ Independent on Sunday
* * * * ‘impressive debut play… Franzmann has a remarkable ear for the violent, gobby, expletive-filled and sometimes very funny exchanges between the kids.’ Mail on Sunday
* * * * ‘Matthew Dunster’s production…charged with a sort of battle-front jumpiness.’ Sunday Times
