Got your tickets yet for the European premiere of the award-winning American two-hander THE GULF? Critics and audiences have been mesmerised by Audrey Cefaly’s truthful two-hander and Anna Acton and Louisa Lytton’s powerful performances. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite review quotes, as well as vox pops and audience tweets.
‘Real political & social potential’: THE GULF – Tristan Bates Theatre
The depiction of lesbian relationships in theatre was until recently still a novelty, even on the fringe. The Gulf examines the up and downs of a relationship whilst fishing and relaxing on The Gulf of Mexico.
The Gulf Q&A podcast: Why is it so rare to see a serious female two-hander?
Getting the accents for lovers Kendra and Betty just right is indicative of the overall authenticity achieved in Matthew Gould‘s production, also commented upon by the Americans in the audience.
‘Theres a lot to like’: THE GULF – Tristan Bates Theatre
There’s a lot to like about The Gulf, as it delves insightfully into what makes relationships work, and what makes them fail.
‘A touching & enjoyable watch’: THE GULF – Tristan Bates Theatre
The lack of social commentary serves mainly to enhance the play’s simultaneously entirely universal but completely personal quality, which ultimately makes The Gulf a touching and enjoyable watch.
‘Draws out all of the emotion & rawness of the characters’: THE GULF – Tristan Bates Theatre
The quality of Matthew Gould’s production of The Gulf is high, particularly drawing out two raw and emotionally engaging performances from Louisa Lytton and Anna Acton who thrash out their character’s differences and flaws with great gusto.
FIRST-LOOK PHOTOS: Anna Acton & Louisa Lytton go fishing for The Gulf’s premiere
Have you got your tickets yet for the European premiere of the award-winning American two-hander THE GULF? It officially opens tomorrow (19 April 2018) at London’s Tristan Bates Theatre, with a post-show Q&A with stars Anna Acton and Louisa Lytton this Saturday chaired by Mates co-founder Terri Paddock. Check out first-look production photos below – and then get booking!
Head-to-head interview: Anna Acton & Louisa Lytton on relationship lessons in The Gulf
Just a few days to go until the European premiere of Audrey Cefaly’s award-winning American two-hander THE GULF at London’s Tristan Bates Theatre. Find out what it’s all about from stars Anna Acton and Louisa Lytton, who play troubled lovers Betty and Kendra, in our head-t0-head interview below – and then get booking!
How does directing a two-hander differ to working with a larger cast? Interview with… The Gulf’s Matthew Gould
Just a week to go before performances start for the European premiere of Audrey Cefaly’s The Gulf, starring Louisa Lytton and Anna Actor at London’s Tristan Bates Theatre. Entertainment Views’ Helen McWilliams caught up with director Matthew Gould to find out how he’s approached the job. Got your tickets yet?
PHOTOS: Drifting away on a boat in The Gulf rehearsals at Tristan Bates Theatre
We want a fishing boat! We’re dreaming of lazy sunny afternoons on the water after scrolling through the rehearsal room gallery for the upcoming European premiere of Audrey Cefaly’s award-winning American two-hander THE GULF at London’s Tristan Bates Theatre. Have a look – and then get booking!
WATCH: Meet lovers Betty & Kendra, The Gulf’s ‘two strong, feisty women’
Got your tickets yet for the European premiere of Audrey Cefaly’s award-winning American two-hander THE GULF at London’s Tristan Bates Theatre. Watch these fantastic videos with stars Anna Acton and Louisa Lytton talking about the “two strong, feisty women” they play – and then get booking!
‘The cast are enjoying the discovery of their inner Alabamian’: Director Matthew Gould on the European premiere of The Gulf
Got your tickets yet for the European premiere of Audrey Cefaly’s The Gulf, starring Louisa Lytton and Anna Actor next month at London’s Tristan Bates Theatre? Director Matthew Gould spoke to Love London Love Culture about what attracted him to this moving relationship two-hander and how the company are embracing their inner ‘Bama.
NEWS: Cast announced for the European premiere of The Gulf at Tristan Bates
Casting has been announced for the European premiere of Audrey Cefaly’s award-winning American two-hander THE GULF, which runs from three weeks London’s Tristan Bates Theatre from 17 April 2018, including a post-show Q&A hosted by Mates co-founder Terri Paddock.