23 – 25 May
Brad Birch, winner of the Harold Pinter Commission, takes audiences on a deep dive into betrayal and forgiveness in this tense, psychological thriller which will keep you hooked until the bitter end
Director Anna Whealing. Designer Holly Coulson.
“I think I want you to hurt. I’m sorry but that’s what I want.”
Paul and Rebecca thought getting away to an isolated house at the foot of a mountain would save their relationship. But as the shadows grow longer, their paranoia deepens and things – or people – start going bump in the night…
The River is a strange and humorous thriller from award-winning playwright Jez Butterworth, exploring what it means to be searching for the future whilst being confronted by the past
Director Jon-Luke Goodman. Designer Ally Williams.
“It’s my tragedy in life that if I want to get a man to notice me, first I have to put on big rubber waders.”
On a moonless night, when the silver trout run, a keen fly fisher escapes to a cabin to reach a new depth of connection with his partner. But the river reflects back at characters their innermost desires and perhaps not all is as it seems…
Both Black Mountain and The River are showing as part of BOVTS Summer Festival – Bristol Old Vic Theatre School’s season of cutting edge contemporary works.
The River is showing as part of a double bill with Black Mountain.
- Thu 23rd – Sat 25th May 2024
- Show times: BLACK MOUNTAIN 6pm (plus 1pm on Sat) THE RIVER 8 pm (plus 3 pm on Sat)
- Tickets: £10 (or £15 for same day double bill) (multi-buy offer: £40 for all 8 shows)
- Running Time: 60-90 mins (no interval)
- Suitable for: Ages 14+
