in English

on schedule again in the 2010/2011 season

Cast:
Sophie Thompson, Alexis Latham, Matt Devere, Mike Kelly, Sylvia Llewelyn

Video projection: Ádám Prokaj
Set design: Alexandra Kinter
Costume: Fruzsina Németh
Assistant to the director: Eszter Kálmán

Director: László Magács

See details at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkVvziejpAc

Simon Stephens' play, Pornography is set in July 2005, when the london bombings happened. The author shows the few days between the Live 8 concert, the announcement that London had been awarded the Olympics and the July 7 bombings through everyday lives of several characters. These characters are common people whose disappointment of life draws a clear image of social problems. The terrorist himself appears, who is only a part of our everyday life, a member of our social system. Stephens' play, and the production of Merlin reveals how similar he is to us, ordinary people. The frustration, the disappointment, the monotonic weekdays and the repressed agression define all of our lives. Hence all stories of the characters are equal; they are only fragments in parallel of everyday life in a city.

In this production, the two English speaking companies of Merlin have the opportunity to collaborate with guest actors, directed by László Magács. The story and the form of the play is so current and present-day, that contemporary theatrical tools such as video projection, visual effects and music becomes an articular part in this production.

Interview with László Magács: http://merlinszinhaz.blogspot.com/2009/12/rendezoi-szemmel.html
Interview wtih Sylvia Llewelyn: http://merlinszinhaz.blogspot.com/2009/12/interview-with-sylvia-llewelyn-guest.html

FUNZINE have joined forces with the production Pornography to present a special FUNZINE Club event, and on December 14th, they'll be offering a complete, theatrical package. FUNZINE card holders who purchase a ticket for the performance will receive a special ticket which will include a free welcome drink before the play. It will also include entry to an audience discussion with the actors and the play's director following the performance.

Tickets with a FUNZINE Club Card or a copy of the related article in Budapest FUNZINE are available for 1,500 HUF.

More info about getting a FUNZINE Club card: www.funzine.hu

Opening night: 19th November 2009 / 7.00 p.m.

Supported by: Budapesti Turisztikai Hivatal


Tickets: 2000 HUF, students: 1500 HUF
Tickets are available at Merlin Theatre (V. Budapest, Gerlóczy utca 4.)
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