Is it a bird…? Is it a plane…? No…! It’s CAPTAIN AMAZING!
Matthew Schmolle Productions are delighted to announce the 10 year anniversary production of Alistair McDowall’s critically acclaimed Captain Amazing will open at Southwark Playhouse Borough this May. With previews from 1st May and press night on 2nd May.
Rehearsals have already started and we are thrilled to be able to share the trailer HERE and a behind the scenes video HERE
Returning to play the titular character will be Mark Weinman who previously inhabited the role to critical acclaim and who the piece was initially written for. Once again, Clive Judd directs with re-imagined lighting and projection from Will Monks, sound design from Asaf Zohar and set design from Georgia de Grey.
Have you ever met a superhero? A real superhero? What if superheroes were all around us, quietly walking the streets, working in offices, or taking their children to school? Mark, a reticent young man, is impelled into articulacy, action and superherodom by the arrival of his daughter, Emily. You see, some superheroes don’t know they are superheroes until they become fathers.
Donning the cape once more for this 10th anniversary adventure, Mark Weinman delivers his “astonishing solo performance” (Lyn Gardner – The Guardian), in a brand-new production by award-winning director Clive Judd (“… a Mike Leigh in the waiting” WhatsOnStage)
Together, we’ll re-open the pages of this hilarious and heart-breaking story which reminds us that one day, even the bravest of superheroes will need to hang up their cape… forever.
“If I could get all your numbers I would ring you all up individually and urge you to see CAPTAIN AMAZING” Simon Stephens
★★★★★ “It’s a phenomenal achievement to nestle so much joyous, whimsy-free wonder in such a truthful, painful story” FestMagazine
★★★★★ “Captain Amazing is a beautiful show. You will marvel, cry and laugh” Broadway Baby
CAPTAIN AMAZING: 1 – 25 May 2024
Ticket Prices: £24 Standard | £19 Concession | Preview £16 | Pioneers' Preview (1 May) £10
Further Information: Captain Amazing - Southwark Playhouse