Up N' Under
half-price previews September 7,
8, and 11, 2007
September 12 - October
21, 2007
written by John
Godber
directed by Rob Chambers
When an ex-professional rugby player
makes an ill-conceived bet with his rival, he has a short five weeks
to persuade, cajole, and bully a bunch of deadbeat pub regulars into
becoming the team to beat the feared Amateur Rugby League
champions. Part “Bend It Like Beckham” and part “The Full Monty”,
Up N’ Under is a hilarious exploration of male locker room
bravado and braggadocio. Circle Theatre is proud to present the
Chicago Premiere of this riotous British comedy.
featuring the talents of Tim Frank,
Shane Hill, Stephen Loch, Andrew Pond, Mira Vasiljevic, and Jeremy
Young
Showtimes:
half-price previews, September 7, 8, and 11 @ 8:00 pm
opening night: Wednesday, September 12 @ 8:00 pm
Fridays and Saturdays @ 8:00 pm
Sundays @ 3:00 pm
Tickets:
$24 for adults
$22 for students and seniors (over 62)
What the critics said:
"Overall, Up ‘n’
Under was an absolute treat to attend. It’ll have you laughing,
cheering, and craving a beer. Cheers, lads! Brilliant!" - Alana Grelyak,
luminomagazine.com
"this show is a hilarious
experience. It's inventively written, tightly directed by Rob
Chambers, and the acting could not be stronger.... The talented
cast members each create memorable, endearing characters."
- Doug Deuchler, Wednesday Journal
"with Chambers's breakneck style,
which embraces Godber's cinematic, '80s sitcom–ish leanings, the
whole thing comes off as more charming than cliché"
- Tim Lowery, Time Out Chicago
"a clever coup de theatre in which
the same small cast plays both Our Heroes and their opponents."
- Jonathan Abarbanel, Windy City Times
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