“It’s hard for me to even relate to her,” Wood says while looking at photos of her younger self in the first half of the documentary, which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival. Documentarian Amy Berg’s two-part series, “ Phoenix Rising,” places Wood in the driver’s seat of her own narrative, showcasing the actor’s rise as an activist as well as her struggles to cope with the abuse she alleges at the hands of Brian Warner, aka Marilyn Manson. “Zoe Spurr’s crafty lighting design catches the eye from across the car park and draws the audience across to the next piece of the puzzle”.Evan Rachel Wood has talked about being a survivor of domestic violence for several years. “Maggie Norris’ adept direction complements an ensemble who are all genuinely passionate, energised and dedicated to the performance, which gives Phoenix Rising an inherent, uplifting positivity” “Fiery, passionate performance from McAuley, a stand-out star who displays versatility and range by balancing a variety of personalities and motivations throughout his performance.” “Raw, edgy performances…an experience that will stay with me for quite some time” ★★★★★ Spy in the Stalls “It feels real, something only bolstered by the sincere and committed performers.” ★★★★ London City Nights “Aston McAuley as Callum, who shows great rage and tenderness, and careers around the huge space with tremendous energy.” ★★★★ The Stage “Oz Enver embodies Callum’s debilitating disease with incredibly disturbing physicality, his half-naked skeletal body jerking and twisting, almost as if he’s break-dancing in reverse.” Photo by Dylan Nolte Photo by Dylan Nolte Photo by Dylan Nolte Photo by Rick Findler Photo by Ben Millar Cole Photo by Ben Millar Cole Photo by Ben Millar Cole Photo by Sonia Archer Photo by Sonia Archer Photo by Sonia Archer Photo by Sonia Archer Photo by Sonia Archer Photo by Sonia Archer Photo by Sonia Archer Photo by Sonia Archer Photo by Sonia Archer “The entire cast give everything they’ve got, and perform with real passion” “Innovative, and brilliantly executed staging” “Director Maggie Norris, has constructed an enthralling performance that keeps the audience on their toes, but totally engrossed in the painfully real characters.”
“The set pieces involving the whole cast really hammer home how polished Phoenix Rising is” ★★★★★ Islington Gazette “ throws himself into the role with an astonishing level of mental and physical energy it’s a highly intelligent interpretation, both magnetic and subtle.” “If you’re going to see any theatre this month, it should be this” “Intelligent, magnetic and raw with emotion” She has the crowd following the story around, chasing after the actors and sometimes dodging them in an astonishing choreography of bodies and space.” ★★★★★ Broadway World “Norris’ direction is strong and focused, using the massive makeshift stage – an underground car park – with ease.
“Thought-provoking and meticulously structured piece of theatre” Photojournalist, Rick Findler, documented the journey of rehearsals and the performance of the first night’s showing. But when his wings start to fail him, he will have to face his demons, to make one final flight. Phoenix Rising follows the first steps of an 18-year-old leaving care – steps that lead straight into poverty, bad company and the constant attacks of his worst enemy – himself. 8th November to 2nd December 2017 (Underneath Smithfield Meat Market)
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