It’s 1987; Thatcher’s in power, and the City is heading toward financial meltdown.The economy is growing out of control and the rhythm of the trading pit is changing forever, corruption is rife and making money is the only goal. When a trader is found dead, morals are stretched to the limit as everything gets called into question. Time and logic begin to disintegrate into a fast paced, ferocious hunt for money. Serious Money presents a surreal take on the power of money and the struggle between morals and personal greed. Directed by Mathilde Lopez, Caryl Churchill’s dark yet poetic piece explores the financial system and our greed, dormant primal instinct and insatiable appetite for wealth. Image provided by Simon Boughton A full feature and interview with Mathilde Lopez, the shows director: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-lifestyle/showbiz/2011/04/25/serious-money-director-on-why-now-is-an-apt-time-for-its-revival-91466-28576361/ For further information on the guardian feature: http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2011/apr/23/this-weeks-new-theatre Weds 27 – Sat 30 April (including Saturday matinee, 2pm) Chapter, Cardiff 7.30PM Box office +44 (0)29 2030 4400 http://www.chapter.org Thurs 05 May Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Aberystwyth 7.45PM Box office +44 (0)1970 62 32 32 http://www.aberystwythartscentre.co.uk Notes Waking Exploits aims to produce high quality, innovative works by contemporary playwrights, bringing work that is relevant, thought provoking and new to Wales. The original high profile production of Serious Money, written by Caryl Churchill, won critical acclaim back in 1987 winning an Olivier Award for Best New play. For further info on the company and Serious Money visit http://www.wakingexploits.co.uk. Or to follow us on Facebook or Twitter click here. This project is partly funded by the Arts Council of Wales and the Welsh Assembly Government via the National Lottery. |
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