DV8 - Can We Talk About This?

A work conceived and directed by Lloyd Newson

Fri 18 May - Sat 19 May

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From the 1989 book burnings of Salman Rushdie’s The Satanic Verses, to the murder of filmmaker Theo Van Gogh and the controversy of the ‘Muhammadcartoons’ in 2005, DV8’s new production Can We Talk About This? examines how these events have reflected and influenced multicultural policies, freedom of speech and censorship.

Can We Talk About This? is based on real voices and interviews, with leading figures from across the religious, political, cultural and social spectrum, including MPs, high profile authors and journalists.

"The liberal fear of giving offence has simply made it easier to take offence." Kenan Malik, author of From Fatwa to Jihad

"It is very, very easy not to be offended by a book. You just have to shut it." Salman Rushdie

Suitable for ages 16+.

Late-comers Policy

Please note there is a very strict late-comers policy. The show runs for 1 hour and 25 minutes straight through with no re-admittance for anyone leaving the show mid way through the performance.
Latecomers who arrive after 1930 will have to wait until 1945 to be seated - anyone arriving after 1945 will not be admitted.

Sat 19 May, 5.30pm
Free to ticket holders. Book in advance on 0843 208 6000.

Special Offers

DV8 Exclusive Student Package including show, seminar and screening for £12. Find out more.

Dance Moves - Book for two or more dance events and get 20% off.*
*Excludes Beauty and the Beast, Brendan Cole and Nutcracker! Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Reviews

"A rare experience…..extraordinary" ***** The Sydney Morning Herald

"Compelling." The Telegraph

"One of the most important works of our age. Go." ***** Time Out Sydney

Discover more about the background to Can We Talk About This? from DV8's Artisitc Director, Lloyd Newson.

Co-produced by Théâtre de la Ville and Festival d'Automne, Paris, National Theatre of Great Britain and Dansens Hus Stockholm.