It’s hard to believe the first quarter of the 21st Century is coming to a close. I’m hopeful these new plays might give us insights into the human condition as we head into 2025. High hopes, indeed!
Getting off to a quick start, race to Brooklyn for “Blind Runner” at St. Ann’s Warehouse. Part of the annual, international Under the Radar Festival, it will be performed in Farsi with English supertitles. Here’s a review from The Guardian, describing “Blind Runner” as “mesmerizing”.
While at St. Ann’s website, do look for “Safe House” coming from Dublin’s Abbey Theatre, by the extraordinary Enda Walsh (“Once”). Here is the five star Guardian review. Buy tickets early!
Check out Under the Radar’s other offerings around New York, such as these two at Lincoln Center. The Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary, with Mark Russell at its helm. It’s a fine way to kick off the New Year.
Also beginning in January is “Grief Camp” the Atlantic Theatre. It’s a world premiere by Elyia Smith, showcasing an unusually large ensemble cast. For all preview performances, there are $25 tickets available, on sale from December 17th.
Playwrights Horizons is soon presenting “The Antiquities” by Jordan Harrison (“Marjorie Prime”) directed by the very talented David Cromer. It’s described as a look back to today from the far future Museum of Late Antiquities. Intriguing concept!
If you truly enjoy looking back, trust The Mint Theatre Company’s Jonathan Bank to unearth gems such as “Garside’s Career, last seen in 1919. It describes Garside’s extraordinary rise from a working bloke to a Member of Parliament.
Don’t miss a world premiere by multi-Award winning playwright, Samuel D. Hunter, “Grangeville”, coming to Signature Theatre. It stars Brendan Fraser, seen in the film adaptation of Hunter’s “The Whale”. I can guarantee that Fraser will look far different in this role!
As soon as I find more plays not to be missed, I’ll write again to entice you. Until then–
Best wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy 2025!
Carol Tambor publishes a monthly newsletter, which announces worthy shows coming to New York, along with occasional information about London theatre and, of course, the Edinburgh Fringe.