November 2009
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The final week - Johnnie Lyn-Pirkis
Two weeks have shot by, and we are now approaching our final week at the Belgrade. My second home over these past months. Being hurled back into the maelstrom of a buzzing London is going to be strange. I am certainly going to miss my country cottage hideaway. The owners of my bijoux residence, Tim and Sandy Ruffet, came to see the performance on Saturday evening, it was their first visit to the...
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After Press Night - Johnnie Lyn-Pirkis
So, what happened at Press Night? The great and the good were gathered, eventually. Our lighting designer, Mark Jonathan was darting along the tunnel from dressing room out to the foyer, very reminiscent of the white rabbit in Alice in Wonderland. He hit the automatic exit button, and inadvertently revealed Peter and myself to the audience heading for their seats, as we headed back stage, then...
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What the press have said about Babylone ...
“This is a beautifully crafted one-act play, skilfully directed by Hamish Glen.” The Stage “… alive with nuance.” The Times ”… its smooth thriller structure enrobes a far knottier tangle of philosophy, religion and social and political morality.” The Times “… Peter Tate as the intruder and Johnnie Lyne-Pirkis as his victim play cat-and-mouse with finesse.” Michael Billington in The Guardian “The...
October 2009
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Up and Running - Johnnie Lyne-Pirkis
Libby Watson’s set is up and looking absolutely fabulous, complemented by Mark Jonathan’s extraordinarily beautiful lighting. The Belgrade’s set builders are truly first rate. There were a few creases which needed ironing out, but this is the purpose of the tech. It is not for the actors, but so that, lighting, sound, stage management, and the stage crew have the opportunity to be certain that...
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Buying tickets →
The first performance of Babylone is tomorrow (Sat 24) so here’s a quick reminder of where you can buy tickets.
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Actor, Johnnie Lyne-Pirkis talks about coming to...
When I first learnt that I was being sent to Coventry, I was very excited. Not merely because it was the home of Lady Godiva, but because I had last been here when I was due to commence work on a documentary film on Jaguar, and had been despatched to the legendary Brown’s Lane Plant. However, I never ventured into the city on that occasion, and now here I was about to start work in the very heart...
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More info and buying tickets ... →
This link will take you through to the Belgrade Theatre’s website where you can find some other info about the show and also buy tickets.
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What is Babylone?
Babylone is a new play that will premiere in the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry’s B2 auditorium from Saturday 24 October to Saturday 14 November. It’s a stylish and engrossing tale of suspense and is a new adaptation, by David Eldridge, of Jean-Marie Besset’s original French play, Rue de Babylone, which was a big success in Paris in 2004. We’re hoping to bring you some...
