War with the Newts

A brand new adaptation of Karel Čapek's timeless satirical sci-fi classic about a new super-breed trying to conquer the world. Adapted and directed as a dissertation project by Kazue Horimasu, an MFA Theatre Directing student at East 15 Acting School and performed by East 15 alumni and student actors from Czechia, the USA, the UK, China, Lithuania and Japan

~Harness the Newts and Ride out the Great Depression!~

The Great Depression, commencing in 1929, ravaged not just the USA and Europe, but the entire globe. Humanity found survival by exploiting the highly intelligent Newts. Eventually, the thriving human race became dependent on them. Yet, the Newts initiated a significant retaliation. How do we navigate this? Various nations’ desires collided. What path should the world have taken in this turbulent era?

Originally published in 1936, this work is newly revived as a warning for our times.

• 24, 25 & 27 Sep 2024, 7 pm
• Czech Embassy Cinema, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens, London W8 4QY
• Free of Charge, BOOKING NECESSARY
• Recommended for ages 12+
• This event will be followed by an audience Q&A.
• Doors will open from 6:45 pm.
• Please bring your Photo ID to be let in into the Embassy premises(a legally recognised ID).