A UK Premiere, Internationaal Theater Amsterdam reimagines Tony Kushner’s masterpiece in an epic performance.
Tony Kushner’s Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes is an epoch-defining work of American theatre. Set at the height of the AIDS crisis, yet enduringly relevant, we follow the story of two very different people grappling with their diagnoses – former drag queen Prior and vindictive lawyer Roy Cohn.
Kushner has credited this radical reworking from director Ivo van Hove and Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA) as his favourite version of the play. Taking place on a minimal set accompanied by a David Bowie soundtrack, both parts of the play are combined into one epic performance.
Returning to the Festival after their innovative works, A Little Life (2022) and Penthesilea (2024), ITA presents another pioneering production showcasing their signature wit, stagecraft and incisive storytelling. Angels in America is a gripping and hilarious work reminding us that while change and death are inevitable, the choice to love can be transformative.
Supported by Sir Ewan and Lady Brown
with additional support from Robin and Vivienne† Menzies
"a first-rate production of a masterpiece"Time Out
Performance details
- Show times
- Evenings
- 6pm
- Matinee
- 1pm
- Running time
Approx 4 hours 55 mins, including one interval.
Interval lasts 45 mins with grazing boxes available to pre-order via Edinburgh International Festival.- Additional information
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Performed in Dutch with English surtitles
Accessibility information
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Captioned performance
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