Directed by Lara Bye
Starring Ntombi Makhutshi and Robyn Scott
Written by Nicholas Spagnoletti
Winner of the 2010 Standard Bank Golden Ovation award for Theatre at the National Arts Festival
Latest Reviews
Robyn Sassen – Cue
Posted on 05. Jul, 2010 by nicholas in Reviews
This six-tissue production teases apart contemporary South African stereotype with astuteness and focus.
The Herald – “Bye’s look at life a top attraction at Fest”
Posted on 04. Jul, 2010 by nicholas in Reviews
“… hard-hitting theatre circling the core of our human condition like the seagulls on Rosa’s beloved promenade… Bye is a master in the theatre of suggestion…You will laugh –- and you will cry as the uniting universal themes are shown. Truly beautiful.”
Caroline Smart – Artsmart
Posted on 28. Jun, 2010 by nicholas in Reviews
“Excellent script, great direction and stunning performances.”
Astrid Stark – Sunday Independent
Posted on 04. Apr, 2010 by nicholas in Reviews
“Spagnoletti’s writing in collaboration with Lara Bye and the cast is poignant. The dialogue feels natural… Byes’ direction feels firm and confident as she steers the two women across the stage… A delicate balance between tragedy and humour is maintained right to the end.”
Marianne Thamm – Sunday Times
Posted on 21. Mar, 2010 by nicholas in Reviews
“The humour is gentle, the drama and pathos understated … brought to life by two formidable stage talents… Lara Bye has teased two equally measured and powerful performances from her cast… The pace never flags”
Peter Tromp – The Next 48 Hours
Posted on 19. Mar, 2010 by nicholas in Reviews
“… packed with lots of keenly observed detail and savage wit… The craft, pacing and desire to entertain are too strong for anyone to do anything other than surrender to the show wholeheartedly.”
Shows
Villa Pascal
The acclaimed new South African play, LONDON ROAD, comes to Durbanville for 2 nights only before it makes tracks for Grahamstown.
The Fugard Theatre
London Road will be performed at The Fugard Theatre Tuesdays– Saturdays at 19h30 from 20 April until 8 May 2010.
Tickets are R100. (R60 students + pensioners – conditions apply)
Call 021 461 4554 or visit www.thefugard.com to book.
National Arts Festival 2010
London Road will be at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival this year as part of the Cape Town Edge. Performances are daily at the Princess Alice at 12pm. Dates: 20 June – 4 July 2010.
See full listings on the shows page »
What's News
Ovation award at Fest
Posted on 26. Jun, 2010 by nicholas in News
London Road has received a Standard Bank Ovation award in the first few days of the 2010 National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. The show is receiving standing ovations on a daily basis and started selling out on Friday 25th June. It runs until July 4th.
Villa Pascal
Posted on 25. May, 2010 by nicholas in News, Shows
The acclaimed new South African play, LONDON ROAD, comes to Durbanville for 2 nights only before it makes tracks for Grahamstown.
Working at The Fugard
Posted on 29. Apr, 2010 by nicholas in News
Our stage manager cum graphic designer cum technical wizard cum general handyman Jon Keevy writes about his experience working on London Road at the beautiful new Fugard Theatre.
Smash Hit Transfers to the Fugard Theatre
Posted on 13. Apr, 2010 by nicholas in News
Fresh from a sold-out run at the Kalk Bay Theatre, Lara Bye’s production of London Road transfers to The Fugard Theatre next week.
Production Pics by Aaron Scheiner
Posted on 13. Apr, 2010 by nicholas in News
From the Sunday 11th April 2010 performance of London Road.
Photos: Aaron Scheiner
Extra Show Added
Posted on 07. Apr, 2010 by nicholas in News
Newsflash: There will be an extra show of London Road on Sunday 11th April at 19h30. Please call the Kalk Bay Theatre to book on 073-220-5430.
Extra show added on Easter Sunday
Posted on 23. Mar, 2010 by nicholas in News
Due to public demand an extra special Easter Sunday performance of London Road has been scheduled (a little earlier than the usual showtime at 7:30pm) Book now with Kalk Bay Theatre on 073-220-5430.
Production Photographs
Posted on 11. Mar, 2010 by nicholas in News, Photos
Production photographs from the Kalk Bay run of London Road (Mar 10th – Apr 10th 2010)
Backstage with Robyn Scott
Posted on 09. Mar, 2010 by nicholas in News
Self-discovery is part of an actor’s job description, but Robyn Scott got a little more than she bargained for in a new play which premieres at the Kalk Bay Theatre on 11 March.
The Odd Couple of Sea Point
Posted on 06. Mar, 2010 by nicholas in News
How likely is it for a Nigerian and a Jew in Sea Point to overcome the divisions between them and become friends? A remark made to Nicholas Spagnoletti prompted him to write ‘London Road’, a play about the friendship between two women who are thrown together by circumstance.

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