ARTS & CULTURE
Originally published on Tuesday, 09 June 2009
UJ COMPETITION: Win 2 tickets to the Winter's Tale and overnight accommodation in the Langham
Ethan Hawke and Rebecca Hall feature in the most anticipated season of theatre this summer when some of New York and London's finest theatre talents converge at The Old Vic to launch the London leg of an extraordinary venture - The Bridge Project – an unprecedented three-year, transatlantic partnership uniting The Old Vic with Brooklyn Academy of Music, and Neal Street Productions.
Academy Award-winner (American Beauty) Sam Mendes, returns to the London stage to direct a formidable group of actors in an ocean-spanning double-bill of revered classics. The transatlantic company take the stage in Olivier Award-winner Tom Stoppard’s new version of The Cherry Orchard, Chekhov’s daring, droll meditation on bourgeois materialism and what remains in its wake.
The disintegrating royal friendships and inklings of adultery of Shakespeare’s rich tragicomedy The Winter’s Tale, make up the second part of the double-bill – a magical testament to the follies of hasty judgement and the force of love as a means of redemption.
Sam Mendes was founder and Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse for a decade and has directed theatre at the RSC, National Theatre, plus both in the West End and on Broadway. His film directorial credits include Road to Perdition and the recent Revolutionary Road.
The Old Vic, The Cut, London SE1 8NB • 0870 060 6628
WIN 2 TICKETS TO THE WINTER’S TALE AND OVERNIGHT ACCOMODATION IN THE LANGHAM.
The Langham London opened in 1865 and immediately became the Capital’s first purpose built Grand Hotel and the first ‘Grand Hotel’ in Europe. This Grade II listed building has existed for 144 years and its success has allowed The Langham to become a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.
In 2009, The Langham unveils an extensive programme of restoration that has taken five years and a remarkable £80 million to complete. As well as 380 bedrooms the remarkable transformation includes a new entrance on Portland Place, the striking, sweeping façade now conceals a jigsaw of fresh and contemporary spaces designed by David Collins Studio including the elegant The Landau restaurant, Postillion, its 16-seat private dining room, and Artesian, a glamorous cocktail bar with an exclusive list of over 70 rums.
The Langham, 1c Portland Place, Regent Street, London, W1B 1JA • 020 7636 1000
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Closing date for entries: 22 June 09
Prize includes 2 tickets and overnight accommodation including breakfast. Prize is subject to availability.
