A triumphant take on a Citizens classic
Our Main Stage Director in Residence, Gareth Nicholls, debuts at the Citizens with a thrilling production of Into That Darkness. Adapted by Robert David MacDonald, the play lays bare journalist Gitta Sereny's interviews with a convicted Nazi war criminal. Critics are calling the production a "triumph".
“superbly acted drama is a meticulous, compelling triumph”
The Guardian ★★★★★
“superb production… magnificently captured”
The Scotsman ★★★★★
“a production that will keep you engaged long after the house lights come up”
The Public Reviews ★★★★
“a thrillingly mesmeric meditation on human cruelty.”
The Herald ★★★★
“The ensemble is highly skilled and committed, with Duff in particular adding yet another beautifully textured portrait to her gallery of multifaceted women. “
The Times ★★★★
“painful, raw emotion carried beautifully by its two leads”
TYCI
Audiences have been struck by the intense performances from Blythe Duff and Cliff Burnett, and the thought-provoking subject matter that looks into the very heart of evil.
See more from what audiences have been saying on Storify.
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| Cliff Burnett in Into That Darkness. Credit: Tim Morozzo |
“superbly acted drama is a meticulous, compelling triumph”
The Guardian ★★★★★
“superb production… magnificently captured”
The Scotsman ★★★★★
“a production that will keep you engaged long after the house lights come up”
The Public Reviews ★★★★
“a thrillingly mesmeric meditation on human cruelty.”
The Herald ★★★★
“The ensemble is highly skilled and committed, with Duff in particular adding yet another beautifully textured portrait to her gallery of multifaceted women. “
The Times ★★★★
“painful, raw emotion carried beautifully by its two leads”
TYCI
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| Blythe Duff and Molly Innes in Into That Darkness. Credit: Tim Morozzo |
Audiences have been struck by the intense performances from Blythe Duff and Cliff Burnett, and the thought-provoking subject matter that looks into the very heart of evil.
Saw the extraordinary #intothatdarkness @citizenstheatre - superbly acted, intelligent handling of controversial subject matter.
— Rachel Ogilvy (@Rachelogilvy) May 25, 2015
I seriously recommend #IntoThatDarkness. Really important and exciting theatre. Beautifully handled. @citizenstheatre
— Julie Martis (@juliemartis) May 22, 2015
Another great night @citizenstheatre last night. #IntoThatDarkness powerful and thought provoking.
— Kirsten McHugh (@kirstenmchugh) May 22, 2015
Last night @citizenstheatre #IntoThatDarkness was incredible, a hard hitting story but a story that must be told to our generation!
— Euan Bennet (@euanbennetsco) May 21, 2015
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| Blythe Duff, Cliff Burnett and Molly Innes in Into That Darkness. Credit: Tim Morozzo |
See more from what audiences have been saying on Storify.
INTO THAT DARKNESS AT THE CITIZENS THEATRE
UNTIL SATURDAY 30 MAY
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