I Believe in One Bach

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Theatre (music, drama)

  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

Ageing violinist Alan Gottlieb sits at the back desk of the seconds, coasting towards retirement. But when an appraisal finds him wanting, he risks losing the thing that gave his life meaning. He reaches for inspiration from Bach, but when Bach reaches back, is this obsession or madness? A dark psychological drama from Two Foolish Productions explores how we find meaning when the world no longer thinks we’re relevant, to the sublime music of the B Minor Mass. 'Extraordinarily well-written… the finest new short play of the Fringe' (FringeReview.co.uk).

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: Access to box office, bar, and performance space up one flight of stairs to first floor (no lift). For this performance space: Space is up full flight of stairs and one quarter-flight of stairs up from courtyard, 25 steps in total, the main full flight approx 1m wide, and the final quarter flight approx 0.8m wide.

    • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: 20+
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

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Ann Allfrey 96 days ago

Went to see this last night and absolutely loved it! An exquisitely written two hander about obsession, identity and ultimately the meaning of life all wrapped up in one man’s obsession with Bach. Chris Brannick’s lyrical script and the totally ‘on point ‘ acting of Chris Brannick and the brilliant Karen Kirkup in multiple roles, will leave you thinking long after the show is done.

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Paul 96 days ago

An interesting story about a professional musician’s passion for music and approaching the end of a career. We really enjoyed this; the contrast of the beautiful music and the reality of the life events he goes through. The acting is superb throughout and the piece as a whole very absorbing. Highly recommended.

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James Gordon 97 days ago

Clearly a labour of love, and affectingly acted by both performers, one playing an ageing orchestral musician, the other multiple roles (all well characterised). The script doesn't always live up to its subject matter (a big ask, admittedly) and sometimes veers jarringly between reaching for the stars and angry or frustrated vulgarity. Still, it makes many pertinent points, not just about the classical music 'industry "(a term the protagonist would reject) but about recognising when is the right time to move on and the difficulty of being moved on unwillingly in any workplace, and towards the end it touches on questions bigger still. An original show, well worth seeing.

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Douglas 98 days ago

For a lover of Bach and the B Minor Mass this was a real treat. Beautifully acted.

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Dave 99 days ago

The music in this show is fabulous. But we were a bit disappointed in the script. The acting was good. I would not rush to see this.

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British Theatre Guide (3/5 stars) 96 days ago

In its moments of passion, it’s a triumphant and soaring experience.

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