Program for King Ubu (Ubu Roi) (Minneapolis Institute of Art) Confusing the boundaries between tragedy and farce, the grotesque tyrant Ubu Roi wreaks havoc over a nonsensical 19th-century Poland. But why does his tale still shock audiences today? In 1896, then 23-year-old Alfred Jarry premiered his play Ubu Roi (King Ubu) at the Nouveau-Théâtre in Paris, presented by the Théâtre de l'Œuvre company (founded by Aurélien Lugné-Poe). Although it wasn't particularly well received

Adam Colbeck-Dunn, Rosie Strobel, Hayley Tamaddon, Hannah Nuttall, Althea Burey, Lucca Chadwick-Patel, Sam Lupton and Samuel Holmes. In rehearsals for Bank Of Dave (Marc Brenner) Unveiling some of the most hotly anticipated world premieres, opening in London and regional venues across the UK. In a world where long-running musicals dominate the theatre scene, audiences that take a risk on new pieces of writing can be invaluable. It fosters new voices and diverse perspectives,