Borealis Theatre presentsin association with Oblique Housethe UK premiere of

by Sofi OksanenEnglish translation by Eva Buchwald

Directed by Elgiva Field

PurgeFinland’s hottest crime writer will soonbe as well known as Stieg Larsson.The Times“ ”

22 February – 24 March 20128.00pm (except Friday 24 February 7.00pm)matinees 3.00pm

English translation by Eva Buchwald

Directed by Elgiva Field

Designed by Rosemary Flegg

Associate Designer Jim Field

Lighting Design Joshua Pharo

Sound Design James Flockton

Cast:

Elicia Daly

Kris Gummerus

Illona Linthwaite

Liam Thomas

Rebecca Todd

Johnny Vivash

Benjamin Way

PurgebySofi Oksanen

Sofi Oksanen is a phenomenon. Purge is a brilliantpiece of work that does not easily relinquish its grip.The Times

Zara is on the run. Aliide wants to stay hidden. Deep in an Estonian foresttheir two worlds collide.

Together their survival depends on the one thing that they’ve learnt tokeep secret: the truth.

Revealing the dark history of a small nation, Sofi Oksanen’s award-winningstory has been compared to the best of Ian McEwan and Stieg Larsson.

A gripping story of misguided love, hope and betrayal, Purge has becomea theatrical sensation across Europe. Witness it live on stage for the firsttime in the UK.

A bold combination of history, politics and suspense.Sunday Times (Book of the Year 2010)

Powerful, passionately wrought, emotionallyshattering, EXTRAORDINARY.Independent

Borealis Theatre presents in association with Oblique House the UK premiere of

Box Officewww.arcolatheatre.com020 7503 1646

Tickets £16 (£12 concessions)

Matinees: Saturday 3, 10, 17, 24 March 3.00pm

Pay What You Can Tuesdays (From 6.30pm on the door – limited and subject to availability)

£10 Opening Performances: 22, 23, 24, 27 February

Arcola Theatre24 Ashwin StreetDalston, London E8 3DL

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