
'The Shape of Things' review — a dark comedy that thrills until the end
Read our review of The Shape of Things, written by Neil LaBute and directed by Nicky Allpress, now in performances at the Park Theatre through 1 July.
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How far would you go for love? What would you be willing to change?
A fast-moving and thrilling piece of theatre set on a college campus in small-town America. It's a play about relationships, art and friendship where nothing is quite what it seems.
Adam, a geeky young student, drifts into an ever-changing romance with art major, Evelyn who encourages him to improve his appearance. As she instils in him a new found confidence, his best friend’s' engagement begins to crumble: so unleashing a drama that peels back the 'skin’ of two modern-day relationships.
Neil LaBute’s award winning play received its world premiere at the Almeida Theatre in 2001, starring Rachel Weisz and Paul Rudd and is revived by the producers of last year’s hit Clybourne Park.
Awards from Almeida Theatre run 2001: Winner: Outstanding Play – Drama Desk Awards Nominee: Best New Comedy – Olivier Awards
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Assisted Performances
Captioned - Tue 13 Jun 19.30
2hrs 10mins (incl. interval)
May 24th, 2023
July 1st, 2023
Age Guidance 14+
By: Neil LaBute
Director: Nicky Allpress
Cast list: Luke Newton, Amber Anderson, Carla Harrison-Hodge, Majid Mehdizadeh-Valoujerdy
Set: Peter Butler
Costume: Peter Butler
Lighting: Anna Reddyhoff
Sound: Asaf Zahor
Read our review of The Shape of Things, written by Neil LaBute and directed by Nicky Allpress, now in performances at the Park Theatre through 1 July.