Curtain goes up on UCLU Drama Society's Edinburgh Fringe shows

Two high-profile productions from UCLU's Drama Society open this week at the world's largest arts festival in Edinburgh.

The society's touring arm, Runaground, will perform at two of the Fringe's best venues, The Pleasance and The Zoo.

With the support of UCL Friends' Trust, the society has raised nearly £10,000 for its productions of 'King Ubu', an adaptation of Alfred Jarry's Ubu Roi by UCL student Luke Davies, and 'God', a comedy by Woody Allen.

Runaground producer James Hodgson, who is also president of the UCLU Drama Society, said: "The cast and crew have worked extremely hard over the last few months to get the shows ready on time. Rehearsals have progressed at an impressive rate and all the signs suggest that we will be able to present two outstanding productions when they open in Edinburgh later this week."

Jarry's 'King Ubu', a landmark of absurdist theatre, tells the story of the rise and fall of the ambitious but cowardly Pere Ubu. Allen's 1975 comedy 'God' follows the trials and tribulations of sex-deprived writer Hepatitis and apathetic actor Diabetes as they struggle to find an ending for their play.

Runaground will perform 'King Ubu' at The Zoo from 7 August to 31 August and 'God' at The Pleasance from 5 August to 31 August.

The society will also preview their production of 'King Ubu' at the Hen and Chickens Theatre in London on 4 and 5 August.

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Image: right, Woody Allen's 'God'.