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Confirmation, Battersea Arts Centre

07 Apr 15 – 18 Apr 15, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

A challenging and provocative collaboration between director Rachel Chavkin and performer-playwright Chris Thorpe, Confirmation comes back to B.A.C.

By CW Contributor on 24/2/2015

Confirmation, Battersea Arts Centre
Confirmation, Battersea Arts Centre
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This provocative monologue has already charmed the critics, first at the Edinburgh Fringe, then in a 2014 London transfer. Now Confirmation returns to Battersea Arts Centre for a two week run this spring. Described as an "attempt to have an honourable dialogue with political extremism", it may sound more like a Guardian Feature than theatrical performance, but Thorpe's unflinching writing makes for an engaging show, which stays with you long after the final curtain. 

Chris Thorpe: Playwright, performer, innovator

Chris Thorpe established himself as a bold new voice in theatre withThere has Possibly Been an Incident, which juxtaposes monologues dealing with different forms of terrorism, including the Anders Breivik case. This 2013 hit was selected to represent Britain at Berlin's Theatertreffen festival, and prompted an essay of effusive praise from theatre bigwig, Punk Rock playwright Simon Stephens: "Chris Thorpe makes me want to try harder. He makes me want to be bolder with my form and braver with my content. He makes me want to be a better writer."

Rachel Chavkin: director

Rachel Chavkin, artistic director of cult New York ensemble The Team, brings a light touch and  theatrical vibrancy to the subject matter. Her Mission Drift at the National Theatre's Shed in 2013 was a roller coaster ride through the experience of the first settlers, exploring the American Dream through song, dance, history and hilarity.





What Confirmation, Battersea Arts Centre
Where Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, London, SW11 5TN | MAP
Nearest tube Clapham Common (underground)
When 07 Apr 15 – 18 Apr 15, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Price £12-£15
Website Click here to book via the Battersea Arts Centre

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  • What the critics say

    "It is challenging and sometimes electrifying material that cleverly puts questions and statements into the audience's mouths. And it sets itself up in an arena-style square space that hints of both a democratic forum but also a confrontational boxing ring. Confirmation is a show that lets nobody off the hook: not us, and definitely not Thorpe."

    Lyn Gardner

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    BATTERSEA ARTS CENTRE 

    Battersea Arts Centre is based in an old Victorian town hall just up the road from Clapham Junction. As it was never purpose-built as a theatre venue, shows can take place anywhere, from the faded grandeur of the Grand Hall to intimate side rooms. Alongside its main programme, the arts centre encourages new work through a process called “scratch”, which allows audiences to watch and comment on performances that are still in development.

    As well as playing host to various performances in its many nooks and crannies, Battersea Arts Centre is home to community workshops, support groups, corporate events, dances and weddings. It even has a series of bedrooms hidden away in its labyrinthine corridors, allowing resident artists to truly live, sleep and breathe their work

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