Purni Morell Announces new Season at the Unicorn Theatre 2012/13

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Purni Morell Announces new Season at the Unicorn Theatre 2012/13

PR Newswire LONDON, September 7, 2012

LONDON,September 7, 2012/PRNewswire/ -- •Featuring some ofEurope'sleading theatre makers •New approaches to Shakespeare for younger audiences •Dr Korczak'sExampleby David Greig, directed by Ria Parry •A new adaptation of Mark Twain'sThe Prince and The Pauper •New work from E V Crowe and Douglas Rintoul

Building on the success of her first season, Artistic Director Purni Morell continues the Unicorn's commitment to pushing the boundaries in theatre for audiences aged 2 to 21. Morell will be working with some ofEurope'smost inventive and dynamic theatre makers. Artists include Chris Goode, David Greig, Ignace Cornelissen, Tim Crouch, E V Crowe, Hannah Ringham and Ansuman Biswas, and spoken word artist Polarbear. The Unicorn also welcomes the return of Oily Cart in a co-production with the Royal Shakespeare Company. This season also sees a number of extra events including readings from some well known names including Juliet Stevenson reading fromThe Tear Thiefand David Walliams from his much anticipated new book, released in Autumn. In a season of revivals, reworkings and world premieres, the Unicorn is quickly establishing itself as a venue for exciting and enquiring work for younger audiences, addressing issues with wit, vitality and imagination. Highlights include award-winning playwright David Greig's compelling account th of one of the 20century's unsung heroes inDr Korczak's Example; a refreshing and contemporary introduction to Shakespeare withA Winter's Tale by Belgian playwright Ignace Cornelissen and Tim Crouch's acclaimed one-man showI, Malvolio;Douglas Rintoul will direct a new adaptation of1001 Nights; Liar Liar,a new play by E V Crowe. At Christmas, a new adaptation will be staged of Mark Twain's classic children's storyThe Prince and The Pauperfor all the family and for the very young Oily Cart and RSC'sIn A Pickle. LISTING INFORMATION Unicorn Theatre 147 Tooley Street,LondonSE1 2HZ http://www.unicorntheatre.com Box Office: [phone] Twitter: @unicorn_theatre http://www.facebook.com/unicorntheatre