Venue: Studio
Date: Thu 11 Apr - Sat 04 May
Time: 7:45pm with 2pm (Sat) and 2:30pm (Thu) matinee
Produced by: York Theatre Royal and Useful Donkey
Written by: A.S.Byatt
Adapted by: Juliet Forster
Directed by: Juliet Forster
Designed by: Anna Gooch
Lighting: Nick Duncan
Reviews
Thu 11 Apr 2013
Written by Charles Hutchinson
SHEFFIELD writer AS Byatt’s novella Angels & Insects has been adapted for the stage for the first time as part of York Theatre Royal’s Yorkshire season.
Wed 17 Apr 2013
Written by Will Ramsey
First Review for Angels & Insects finds 'the adaptation portrays the excitement of the Victorian age’s push towards knowledge'
Fri 19 Apr 2013
Written by Charles Hutchinson
"Like a butterfly, the full picture is concealed until the wings open, and that opening is gradual and tantalising and intriguing... This is quietly considered, quietly tempestuous, quietly intelligent theatre that rewards patience, like catching a butterfly."
Fri 19 Apr 2013
Written by by Harry Gibb & Hannah Brown
Pupils at one of our Partner Schools, Joseph Rowntree, review the Studio Show 'Angels & Insects'
Fri 19 Apr 2013
Written by Mark Smith
British Theatre Guide finds this tale of a shipwrecked Amazonian Explorer washed up into Britain's higher classes 'Enthralling'.
Mon 22 Apr 2013
Written by Steve Shooter
Reviewer Steve Shooter urges 'anyone with even the slightest leaning towards drama to check out Angels & Insects, an excellent night at the theatre.'
Mon 22 Apr 2013
Written by Steve Pratt
Steve Pratt finds Juliet Forster's adaptation 'a beautifully-crafted piece using words, music and illusion to tell a multi-layered narrative.'
Mon 29 Apr 2013
Written by Sophie Howard
Rich, complex and thoughtful, Angels & Insects is an intelligent study into love, lust, fulfilment and the quest for happiness.
An Amazonian explorer and entomologist, returning home shipwrecked and penniless to Victorian England, is taken in by a wealthy aristocrat. Whilst employed to catalogue his benefactor’s collection of insects, he falls in love with the beautiful and mysterious daughter of the household.
However, this is not the rags to riches romance it first appears, and he discovers the family's perfect facade hides unexpectedly grim secrets, in a tale of lust, love and betrayal.
Using live music and storytelling, magic and illusion, the world is brought to life in this passionate and thought-provoking new stage adaptation of the story Morpho Eugenia by booker prize winning Yorkshire writer A.S Byatt.
After Show Discussion: Tue 23 April
'Enthralling' British Theatre Guide
'Intelligent theatre which rewards patience, like catching a butterfly' York Press
'A beautifully crafted peice using words, music and illusion' Northern Echo
'Intellectually satisfying' Easingwold Advertiser
'Rich, complex and thoughtful, Angels & Insects is an intelligent study into love, lust, fulfilment and the quest for happiness.' One&Other
Cast
William Adamson- Jonathan Race
Matty- Joanna Hickman
Related News
Wed 03 Apr 2013
Jonathan Race and Joanna Hickman investigate the shelves of Waterstones in York. Ticketholders for the show get 20% off the novel
Thu 28 Mar 2013
The cast travelled to Rounday Park in Leeds to film the Trailer for upcoming co-production between York Theatre Royal and Useful Donkey
Fri 08 Mar 2013
Anna Gooch is the Designer on 'Angels and Insects' and here discusses her work with co-producing company Useful Donkey
Fri 08 Mar 2013
Joanna Hickman will be appearing 'Angels and Insects' and here she discusses her role, Ants, Jane Eyre and something called the Suzuki Method...
Wed 30 Jan 2013
Jonathan Race speaks to Dr Peter Mayhew of York University whilst looking into his role as William Adamson in the YTR Studio show 'Angels and Insects'
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Angels and Insects
Director/Adapter Juliet Forster discusses A&I
Angels and Insects Trailer
Angels and Insects Cast
Jonathan Race researches his role