LYRIC HAMMERSMITH

SIZE OF COMPANY
8–9 on the road

SCALE OF VENUE
Middle- to large-scale

PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director
David Farr

Executive Director
Jessica Hepburn

Producers
Kate McGrath and Louise Blackwell of Fuel

ARTISTIC POLICY
To collaborate with artists of national and international stature to create classic stories in an explosive theatrical way for audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

REVIEW EXTRACTS
‘David Farr is one of Britain’s most interesting and exciting directors.’ The Independent

'One of the highlights of the year.' Daily Telegraph (Metamorphosis)

‘A theatre that's really on a roll.' The Guardian

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
Metamorphosis A theatrically explosive new version of Kafka’s terrifying tale which sees a young travelling salesman inexplicably transformed into a giant insect. Adapted and co-directed by the Lyric’s David Farr and Vesturport Theatre’s Gisli Orn Gardarsson, with an original soundtrack by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis. (80 mins approx, no interval. 5 on stage, 9 on the road.)

Water David Farr joins force with Filter to create a thrilling fusion of sound, video and heart-stopping drama in a multi-media exploration into the unstable world of climate change. A Filter and Lyric Hammersmith Co-Production in Association with Warwick Arts Centre. Created by Filter and Directed by David Farr. (90 mins approx, no interval, 5 on stage, 8 on the road.)

WRAP-AROUND
All productions can be accompanied by an integrated educational programme including workshops and educational resource packs run by the theatre’s experienced Creative Learning team.

TOURING AVAILABILITY
From Spring 2008