Icarus Theatre Collective

The Icarus Theatre Collective is a British theatre company, set up to explore the brutal side of contemporary and classical drama.

Background

Icarus is unique as a mid-scale theatre company in that it functions as a collective. A team of highly qualified Producers lead the company under the measured Artistic Direction of company founder Max Lewendel. Each Producer acts part-time on each project and has set tasks and responsibilities. In this way, many projects can happen simultaneously and the company maintains a clear, strong Artistic Vision.

Productions

• The Lesson (2004) by Eugène Ionesco
• Coyote Ugly (2004) by Lynn Seifert, Critics' Choice in Time Out and The Church of England Newsletter
• Albert's Boy (2005) starring Tony Award winner Victor Spinetti, winning the esteemed Pearson Playwright Award
• Re-mount of The Lesson (2007–2008) by Eugène Ionesco which toured to 37 venues across the country, transferred to Assembly Rooms at Hill Street Theatre, the Old Red Lion Theatre, and Romania. Won two major awards and received four-star-or-better reviews in 15 publications.
• The Time of Your Life (2008) used 25 actors in one of the smallest, most prestigious Off-West-End theatres, The Finborough Theatre.
• Vincent in Brixton (2009) by Nicholas Wright produced alongside The Original Theatre Company transferred to three number one touring houses including the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Devonshire Park Theatre, and Theatre Royal Windsor.
• Othello (2009) by William Shakespeare, co-produced with The Original Theatre Company and in association with South Hill Park Arts Centre. The production visited venues such as Buxton Opera House and the New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth.

Forthcoming productions

In Spring 2010, Icarus will be touring Journey’s End, starring Graham Seed and Adam Best.
Later on in the year, from Autumn 2010, Hamlet and The Madness of George III will be touring.