The Vortex
By Noël Coward
Thursday 20 November 19:30
Friday 21 November 19:30
Saturday 22 November 14:30 & 19:30
When Nicky returns home to confront his mother’s reckless affairs and his own inner demons - secrets quickly unravel.
The Vortex rips the lid off 1920s high society to expose the chaos and emptiness beneath the veneer.
A scandalous cocktail of wit, desire, and dysfunction – this is Noël Coward at his most daring and incisive.
Performed by third-year Acting students.
This amateur production of “The Vortex” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
Contains adult themes. Recommended 14+.
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BOOKING INFORMATION
Good theatre should connect with its audience, it should affect you emotionally – in some cases it may provoke or even shock you. Although the worlds of our productions are imagined, they do sometimes reflect real world issues and themes and may be upsetting to some people. If you are concerned about the content, you can find out more here.
The Vortex content advice. Click text to reveal (includes spoilers)
The Vortex contains drug use and toxic relationships. Our productions are often devised in the rehearsal period with exact content only finalised close to the opening night, including special effects such as haze, sound effects and strobe lighting. You are welcome to email boxoffice@lipa.ac.uk a few days before the show for further information about the show content.
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