We filmed the play as part of the egg film we made this summer, but because the show looked so great on camera (unusual for a play), we went back and filmed the whole thing another night to produce this trailer. 

The YPT are taking the show on tour next year, so if it comes near you we highly recommend you go see it!

Above:
Max & Beth Trailer (2008) from Super Mega Action Plus on Vimeo.
 
View it in HD at Vimeo.com

‘Inspired by Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the egg young people’s theatre YPT Urban Arts company presents Lowkey’s Max & Beth.

“What? Have you forgotten what the Witches said? You won’t be fully respected till that little pr*ck is dead.”

Kidulthood meets Shakespeare in this unflinching tale of teenage drug pushers and knife-crime in an adult-less world. Written entirely in modern rhyme, Max & Beth marks the emergence of a blistering new talent with this debut play from acclaimed UK rap artist LOWKEY!

First performed at the egg in July ’08, Max & Beth will be re-touring in Summer ’09. Watch this space!’

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Max & Beth Tour Details
Max & Beth on MySpace
Max & Beth Facebook Group

“What? Have you forgotten what the Witches said?
You won’t be fully respected till that little pr*ck is dead.”

Kidulthood meets Shakespeare in this unflinching tale of teenage drug pushers and knife-crime in an adult-less world. Written entirely in modern rhyme, Max & Beth marks the emergence of a blistering new talent with this debut play from acclaimed UK rap artist LOWKEY!

First performed at the egg in July ’08, Max & Beth will be re-touring in Summer ’09. Watch this space!’

Theatre Royal Bath
Max & Beth on MySpace
Max & Beth on Facebook

We made a promo video to show how the egg is much more than just theatre (and a cafe) and to encourage young people to go along, to experience it for themselves.

It was our first (non-animated) project that was shot entirely in HD, using a Sony EX1 camera. I think I got some of the best footage I’ve recorded so far, so it was hard cutting it down in the edit! Luckily we’re working on a few other projects for the egg, going a bit more in-depth into some of the projects, so it’ll be of use there as well. :)

We got to meet some really talented people and see some awesome shows, so it’s been a great project to work on.

Having worked on a bunch of projects with the egg and the YPT (Young People’s Theatre) over the past few years, from play programmes to the “His Dark Materials” posters, we can totally recommend you check them out if you’re in Bath at any point. They always surprise me as to how good young people’s theatre can be!