Algorithms
A suddenly single dating app developer tries out her own algorithms in a satire on online dating that self-describes as ‘a bisexual Bridget Jones’. Written and perfotrmed by Sadie Clarke, it’s directed by Madelaine Moore.
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This Finsbury Park theatre offers an ever-changing line-up of new shows
Park Theatre counts some of theatre's biggest names amongst its fans, not least Ian McKellen, who recently donated the proceeds of a week-long run of his solo show to the theatre's kitty. And these friends in high places, plus plenty of local donors, mean that it's a much more professional outfit than your average unfunded neighbourhood theatre.
It puts on around 20 new shows a year, in two spaces: main stage Park200 and smaller studio Park90. They're generally new writing, but of a slightly more staid variety than you'd get at the likes of Bush Theatre or Theatre503. Expect a mix of issue-led dramas, new comedies, and star vehicles for veteran British actors. Its biggest hit so far has been David Haig's 'Pressure', which landed a West End transfer in 2018.
Park Theatre is housed in a shiny modern building tucked away on a quiet street behind Finsbury Park station. It opened in 2013, under the auspices of artistic director Jez Bond, who oversaw the building's £2.6 million creation from an old office block which stood on the site. Park Theatre has two cafe/bar areas - a spacious one upstairs, and a more hectic one downstairs - and both are popular with both laptop-toting locals and theatre fans waiting to see a show.
A suddenly single dating app developer tries out her own algorithms in a satire on online dating that self-describes as ‘a bisexual Bridget Jones’. Written and perfotrmed by Sadie Clarke, it’s directed by Madelaine Moore.
Israeli actress, writer and composer Ofra Daniel makes her UK debut at the head of the cast for her own musical inspired by the titular erotic Old Testament poem. She plays a young wife trapped in a loveless marriage, who embarks upon a passionate love affair.
In Arzhang Pezhman’s dark comedy, Iraqi Kurd Rebin has been stuck in the UK immigration system for ten years, and has become deeply cynical about it and the stream of newcomers who’ve managed to gain indefinite leave to remain by boasting of improbable heroics. But his life is shaken up when his boss proposes using his carwash business as a front for a human trafficking organisation.
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