Spotlight On Theatre's First Production Under New Artistic Directorship
11 March 2013
Derby Theatre recently announced its very first professionally produced show, a fast-paced, yet deliciously dark comedy, which is to be led by the theatre's new Artistic Director Sarah Brigham.
Lee Hall's Olivier Award-nominated play Cooking With Elvis is set to run from April 26 until May 18, blending together all the essentials for comedy success: a dash of witty dialogue, a dollop of fantastic performances and a good glug of bawdy humour.
The play will be directed by Mark Babych, who has twice won prestigious Fringe First Awards at the Edinburgh festival and several Manchester Evening News Theatre Awards.
Mark said: "Cooking with Elvis is a brilliantly told, intelligent and edgy comedy that boldly deals with issues of family and relationship challenges in both familiar and surprising ways. It is thought-provoking, entertaining and occasionally outrageous, and an evening that's sure to delight and excite audiences over the ambition that Sarah's inspirational leadership will bring to this superb theatre."
Sarah Brigham, Artistic Director at Derby Theatre, added: "Whilst selecting our first produced show I was looking for something that would sit well alongside the rest of the programme. Cooking With Elvis does that magical theatrical trick of moving you immeasurably but also giving you some real belly laughs. I think our audiences will really enjoy it."
For more on Derby Theatre visit www.derbytheatre.co.uk
