Sutton Arts Theatre is certainly no stranger to controversy and we are committed to delivering a varied and challenging theatre programme that will appeal to many. We have an excellent reputation for delivering exceptional theatre of a professional standard and our reviews and award history are testament to this.
This season is no exception. Our production of Jerusalem will no doubt cause a stir and challenge our audiences, with strong language and adult themes throughout. Jerusalem is considered within the top 20 plays of the 21st century and is hailed as “an instant modern classic”. The play started life in 2009 and has visited the West End twice, transferring to Broadway with Mark Rylance in the lead role. The playwright won the 2018 Olivier award for best play with his production of The Ferryman.
“Jerusalem" is as far removed from anything to do with the W.I. as you can imagine. The story concerns local waster, Johnny "Rooster" Byron who lives in a caravan in the woods. He is an opinionated eccentric, ex-daredevil and teller of highly improbable stories. He holds parties attended by the local youth where drugs and booze are a plenty. Johnny is both the most and least popular person in town. The local authorities want to evict him, the local town thug wants to teach him a lesson and his ragtag group of young friends just want to party with him. Although he may be harassed, blooded and bruised, Johnny is not a man to be beaten down.
"Jerusalem" takes the audience on a journey that is both hilarious and poignant. Directed by Emily Armstrong this exciting production brings to the stage a comic, contemporary vision of rural life in England’s Green and Pleasant land and is not to be missed.
"Jerusalem" runs from 14-23 March 2019. Tickets are available from £5-11 and we are offering a discount on student group bookings of 10+ (one free ticket per 10 purchased) for performances on 18, 19 & 20 March. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting www.suttonartstheatre.co.uk or from the box office on 0121 355 5355.
For further information or to arrange a student booking please email info@suttonartstheatre.co.uk
