STG Some Like It Hip Hop

STG DV8 - The Cost of Living

Guidance 15+ • 35m

Stuck in a faded seaside town, street performers David (David Toole) and Eddie (Eddie Kay) struggle to find work and romance. Choreographed and directed by Lloyd Newson, this multi-award-winning film from 2004 explores how we value ourselves and others through dialogue and DV8 Physical Theatre's distinctive movement style.

STG The Mysteries

Guidance 16+ • 2h 28s

This South African adaptation of the Chester Mystery Plays brings to life well known biblical figures in both testaments, from the creation of Adam and Eve to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Captured live at Wilton’s Music Hall in 2001, this production is performed in multiple languages* and includes energetic vocal music and dance numbers to create an uplifting retelling of traditional Christian tales. *Please note: English translations can be accessed using the closed caption settings.

STG DV8 - Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men

Guidance 18+ • 50m

Loosely based on the acts of serial killer Dennis Nilsen, this dance theatre piece by DV8 Physical Theatre explores the forces of societal homophobia and what drove Nilsen to kill for company. Created and performed by Lloyd Newson, Nigel Charnock, Russell Maliphant and Douglas Wright, this 1989 film is an emotionally raw look at lust and loneliness.

STG DV8 - Strange Fish

Guidance 18+ • 55m

DV8 Physical Theatre’s Strange Fish pushes the boundaries of dance theatre to explore the pain of not belonging, the fear of being alone and the human need to believe in something. This 1992 production features a haunting score from Adrian Johnston and Jocelyn Pook.

STG Pablo Picasso at Pompeii

All Ages • 1h 3m

Against the picturesque backdrop of Mount Vesuvius, the ancient Roman theatre of Pompeii hosts a colourful open-air event in honour of Pablo Picasso. Celebrating the centenary of his visit to Italy, two ballets with sets and costumes designed by this legendary Spanish artist are staged: parade, with music by Erik Satie, and Igor Stravinsky’s Pulcinella.

STG DV8 - Enter Achilles

Guidance 18+ • 47m

Set in a testosterone-filled pub, DV8 Physical Theatre’s Enter Achilles sees eight men attempt to repress emotion and hide their paranoia and insecurities. Conceived by Lloyd Newson, this Emmy Award-winning film from 1995 explores violence, vulnerability and what it means to be a man.

STG Peter Grimes on the Beach

All Ages • 2h 20m

Fisherman Peter Grimes is an outsider in the community of misfits and eccentrics who populate the Borough, a fictionalised version of the village of Aldeburgh in Suffolk. Is Grimes responsible for the death of his young apprentice? Is he mad, evil or a misunderstood visionary?