An unapologetic, visceral exploration of humanity in a “fictional” world full of violence, corruption andredemption, A Clockwork Orange mirrors society past-and-present and the human condition through theglorious glass-edged nastiness of Manchester’s underworld.
As in Kubrick’s film version, which uses music from Beethoven to Singin’ In The Rain, this production also heightens the atmosphere of menace with a strong soundtrack. A mesmerising clash of musical cultures with artists including David Bowie, Gossip, The Scissor Sisters, Placebo, Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Pink Floyd are counterpointed with Alex’s beloved Ludwig Van.
