{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/662654e288ff1d0012631baa/69ceb511d2e95f5131705205?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Savage, You Matched With, Turn it Out with Tiler Peck & Friends and Teeth 'n' Smiles ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/662654e288ff1d0012631baa/1775154348284-3f852ffb-4907-4fd4-94bd-51694837b854.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week Darren and Natalie take on four strikingly different productions. From dark historical drama –&nbsp;<strong>Savage</strong>, and modern dating satire&nbsp;<strong>You Matched With</strong>, to world-class dance&nbsp;<strong>Turn it Out with Tiler Peck and Friends&nbsp;</strong>and a raw, music-fuelled classic -&nbsp;<strong>Teeth 'n' Smiles.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Savage – White Bear Theatre</strong></p><p><br></p><p>A chilling and provocative play rooted in real history,&nbsp;<em>Savage</em>&nbsp;explores the horrifying “conversion” experiments carried out under Nazi rule by Danish doctor Carl Peter Værnet, who claimed to have found a “cure” for homosexuality. Set against this brutal backdrop, the play examines identity, power and survival, brought to life through a strong ensemble. Unflinching and deeply affecting, it confronts a dark chapter of history that still resonates today.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You Matched With… – Etcetera Theatre</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Swipe right into chaos with this sharp, witty exploration of modern dating.&nbsp;<em>You Matched With…</em>&nbsp;dives into the absurdities, expectations and emotional rollercoaster of app-based romance, blending humour with uncomfortable truths about connection in the digital age. Fast-paced and relatable, it captures the awkwardness, hope and heartbreak of searching for love through a screen.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Turn It Out with Tiler Peck &amp; Friends</strong></p><p><br></p><p>A dazzling evening of dance led by New York City Ballet principal&nbsp;<strong>Tiler Peck</strong>, bringing together an extraordinary ensemble of performers across ballet, tap and contemporary styles. Packed with visually stunning choreography and standout moments - including a thrilling duo with her husband&nbsp;<strong>Roman Mejia</strong>&nbsp;- this vibrant programme showcases the sheer versatility and brilliance of world-class dancers pushing boundaries and celebrating movement in all its forms.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Teeth 'n' Smiles&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p>David Hare’s cult classic returns in this raw, electrifying production set in the world of a struggling rock band. Following a chaotic university May Ball performance,&nbsp;<em>Teeth 'n' Smiles</em>&nbsp;captures the tensions, ambitions and disillusionment of youth through music, rebellion and sharp dialogue in this rebel play starring<strong>&nbsp;Self Esteem's</strong> <strong>Rebecca Lucy Taylor</strong>. Gritty, funny and biting, it remains a powerful portrait of artistic frustration and the cost of chasing success.</p>","author_name":"Natalie Maher & Darren Murphy"}