BELVEDERE by Ana-Maria Bamberger in London

Something strange is afoot at the Belvedere psychiatric clinic.

Anton, a famous writer, has checked himself into Belvedere to receive treatment for his hallucinations. But after a few weeks he seems to have become the subject of a medical study by young Dr. Defoe. Now Anton is tired of being locked away alone and isolated with his own thoughts. As a mysterious visitor from Anton's past appears, the border between reality and imagination is blurred.

Belvedere is a thrilling, witty, and moving play about creativity, mental health, and memory that will keep you at the edge of your seat.

Filmed at the Old Red Lion Theatre in London, November 2021

BELVEDERE

Author: Ana-Maria Bamberger
Cast: Dan March, Tracey Ann Wood, Stefan Menaul
Director: Lydia Parker
Video & Stage Manager: Matt Carnazza
Lighting Design: Jonathan Chan
Sound Design: Odinn Orn Hilmarsson
Movement director: Tracy Bargate
Producer: Antonia Georgieva

Presented by Over Here Theatre Company and Magus Theatre Productions


★★★★
„Witty, humorous dialogues on the one hand, and a profound reflection upon mental health, imagination, relationships, and relativity of time on the other. You can find all of it and so much more in Belvedere, the critically acclaimed European play by Romanian-born playwright Ana-Maria Bamberger, directed by Lydia Parker at the Old Red Lion Theatre.“

“Tracey Ann Wood as Stephanie is the most effortless performer among the whole cast. She is natural, unintrusive, graceful, and authentically charming.”
Theatre Weekly

★★★★
„Writer Ana-Maria Bamberger carefully breaches the topic of mental health, giving an insight into a creatively fragile mind. She presents Anton as an intriguing character, making the audience second guess the reality as much as he does as a patient. As the narrative progresses the audience are left guessing as to where the truth really lies, with no concrete certainty, due to the brilliant addition of mirroring within the storyline.

Anton, played by the impeccable Dan March, is wonderfully well layered. He is extremely intelligent, but frustratingly trapped within the confines of his own mind, lines blurred between imagination and reality. March captures every aspect of the persona perfectly, erratic yet docile, confused yet sharp, self-assured yet insecure. His talent draws in the audience and dominates the stage in every interaction.
The Reviews Hub

★★★★
“An understated piece of theatre finely directed by Lydia Parker.”
London Pub Theatres Magazine


“The relationships Ana-Maria Bamberger creates through her use of subtle language are the finest part of this play. She uses detailed and intrinsic writing to carve her way through Anton’s surreal, confused thinking.
Director Lydia Parker has created a well-structured piece, transitioning effectively between reality and illusion in the scenes.
Belvedere is a thought-provoking and intelligent show about creativity, mental health, and memory. It left me questioning my own reality and truth. I implore you to grab a pint and enjoy this play.”
Everything Theatre

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