The League of Youth

By Henrik Ibsen, in a version by Andy Barrett

Friday 13 May - Wednesday 1 June

Auditorium - Online tickets £10 / running time: 2 hours 30 minutes

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UK PREMIERE

Favoured? Honest? Full of promise?

Bratsberg is a man of tradition. He thinks manners; knowledge and education are the foundations of a good society…but are his values dated? Monsen is an entrepreneur who believes success comes from hard work…but can he be trusted? Stensgard wants change. He is convinced that society belongs to its people…but will his naïve plans land him in hot water?

Ibsen’s political comedy has long been praised for its sparkling wit and cynical humour. But The League of Youth is uncanny in the mirror it holds up to present-day Britain, where every promise leads to compromise in the rush to snatch a share of the power.

A brand new adaptation by Andy Barrett (Garage Band, The Day That Kevin Came) finds fresh satire and contemporary reflections in this rarely-seen comic gem.

Part of Nottingham European Arts and Theatre Festival (neat11)

Online ticket offer – all seats £10

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Dates & Times

The League of Youth - Fri 13 May 7:45pm Fri 13 May	Auditorium	7:45pm
The League of Youth - Sat 14 May 7:45pm Sat 14 May	Auditorium	7:45pm
The League of Youth - Mon 16 May 7:45pm Mon 16 May	Auditorium	7:45pm
The League of Youth - Tue 17 May 7:45pm Tue 17 May	Auditorium	7:45pm
The League of Youth - Wed 18 May 7:45pm Wed 18 May	Auditorium	7:45pm
The League of Youth - Thu 19 May 1:30pm Thu 19 May	Auditorium	1:30pm
The League of Youth - Thu 19 May 7:45pm Thu 19 May	Auditorium	7:45pm
The League of Youth - Fri 20 May 7:45pm Fri 20 May	Auditorium	7:45pm
The League of Youth - Sat 21 May 2:30pm Sat 21 May	Auditorium	2:30pm
The League of Youth - Sat 21 May 7:45pm Sat 21 May	Auditorium	7:45pm
The League of Youth - Tue 24 May 7:45pm Tue 24 May	Auditorium	7:45pm
The League of Youth - Wed 25 May 7:45pm Wed 25 May	Auditorium	7:45pm
The League of Youth - Thu 26 May 7:45pm Thu 26 May	Auditorium	7:45pm
The League of Youth - Fri 27 May 7:45pm Fri 27 May	Auditorium	7:45pm
The League of Youth - Sat 28 May 2:30pm Sat 28 May	Auditorium	2:30pm
The League of Youth - Sat 28 May 7:45pm Sat 28 May	Auditorium	7:45pm
The League of Youth - Sun 29 May 4:00pm Sun 29 May	Auditorium	4:00pm
The League of Youth - Tue 31 May 1:30pm Tue 31 May	Auditorium	1:30pm
The League of Youth - Tue 31 May 7:45pm Tue 31 May	Auditorium	7:45pm
The League of Youth - Wed 1 Jun 1:30pm Wed 1 Jun	Auditorium	1:30pm

Reviews

Andy Barrett’s new version does an excellent job

— **** The Guardian

Andy Barrett’s adaptation makes a good night out in its own right.

— Nottingham Post

A wonderful adaptation….Andy Barrett has created a fine revision of Ibsen’s League of Youth

— Left Lion

Croft has assembled a strong cast…support the Playhouse and the Neat Festival by enjoying this rare production.

— Theatreworld

Mesmerising

— Whatsonstage

Sam Callis is outstanding

— British Theatre Guide

Elegantly staged and undoubtedly funny

— Blog: Rullensbergs Rules

Your Comments

I wish I could pop over and see my old mate and great actor, Jon Rumney in this British premiere of The League of Youth!

James House from Japan
I am very excited about seeing this play. I am studying Ibsen at University and this sounds brilliant

Ammie from Nottingham
The phoney party political broadcast is hilarious. I never knoew Ibsen could write comedy.

Jennifer from Nottingham
I absolutely loved it. Local politicians, don't you just love them. And what a cast. I was cheering and booing as the energy flowed and couldn't stop myself crying with laughter. I think London theatre's will be keen to book this startling production

Don Rowe from Nottingham
Good, entertaining...will strongly recommend.

Jim Dymond
I am in The League Of Youth and I have to say, it is an awesome play to work for and also it's a play not to be missed. Isben is a legend writer. Enjoyed being part of it =D

james m from Nottingham
Saw it last night and was hooked in from the start. Loved the innovative direction and the cast were just amazing. Go see!

Tony Bates from Nottingham
An absolutely fantastic play wonderfully performed by an astonishing cast! Well worth seeing. The cast have the audience hooked from start to finish!

Charmaine Finnegan from Nottingham
Is there any chance of this play touring round the rest of the UK?

Jane from Lancashire
A fabulous play, very well acted. Funny and pointed at the same time. Great cast. Definitely worth seeing.

Louise S from Chesham
Thoroughly enjoyed it! Great cast,well-staged,loved the 'audience involvement' and the contemporary music.

Claire from North Wales
Thought it was really well put together and despite being written along time ago it was bang up to date with todays politics. Very funny and brilliant cast and liked the participation with the audience!

Anita Dixon from Sherwood, Nottingham
Just seen this production- excellent! Really enjoyed it- cast all very good, production, scenery, costumes etc- really liked the way the whole auditorium was used and the audience brought in on the action. The play itself could have been written yesterday as the themes are pretty much relevant today!!
Definitely recommend. Hope it might come back as would like to see it again - so much going on that another viewing would be good to fully appreciate?

J Armstrong from Nottingham