Acting
Lloyd Newson
Acting credits
6.3England, 14th century. King Edward II falls in love with Piers Gaveston, a young man of humble origins, whom he honors with favors and titles of nobility. The cold and jealous Queen Isabella conspires with the evil Mortimer to get rid of Gaveston, overthrow her husband and take power…
Edward II
1991
After her parents are killed, a young girl is sent to London to live with her uncle and his family. Her uncle, who is a toymaker, secretly has the power to make his toys come to life, but he also maintains dictatorial control over his family and intends to exercise the same control over the new arrival.
The Magic Toyshop
1987
NRBradford. Journalist Tristan Hanley, up from the south, is told by his paper's proprietor to get the story on a missing girl. His trail leads through the undergrowth of the city....
Urban Jungle
1985
Loosely based on the story of serial killer Dennis Nilsen, it explores the interwoven notions of loneliness, desire and trust. Founded upon the conviction that societal homophobia often results in tragic consequences, the work grapples with the disturbing forces that drove Nilsen to kill for company.
Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men
1989
Behind the camera
8.0Lloyd Newson interviewed more than 50 men asking them frank questions, initially about love and sex. One of those men was John.
National Theatre Live: John
2014
5.8A disparate group of dancers, preferring to express themselves through dance rather than speech, clash with each other and members of the local community.
The Cost of Living
2005
5.8A disparate group of dancers, preferring to express themselves through dance rather than speech, clash with each other and members of the local community.
The Cost of Living
2005
Loosely based on the story of serial killer Dennis Nilsen, it explores the interwoven notions of loneliness, desire and trust. Founded upon the conviction that societal homophobia often results in tragic consequences, the work grapples with the disturbing forces that drove Nilsen to kill for company.
Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men
1989