August 2000. A British hunter-killer submarine is on patrol in the Arctic.

The crew drill, sleep, eat, long for word from home, and silently shadow their target. Their lives are at once extraordinary and mundane - until a tragic event occurs that makes them question everything they are doing. Inspired by the Russian submarine disaster of 2000, Kursk invokes the life of submariners, fathoms below the icy seas on the fraying front line of the Cold War.

 
The Space 

Kursk has been selected to be part of BBC/ACE Space initiative.

Kursk on film

In collaboration with film and TV director Amanda Boyle, Kursk will be translated onto film on The Space through PC, tablet and connected TV, and as a means to re-imagine a landmark theatre production for a digital audience. Sound&Fury, Amanda Boyle and Bryony Lavery will be collaborating on writing the script.

The audience will remain at the heart of an intricately realised submarine.
The Kursk film will be available in August 2012.

Kursk documentary

Sound&Fury and Fuel will also be working with radio producer Julian May to create a 30 – 45 minute audio documentary.

Using the themes of secrecy and listening as a starting point, the documentary would explore the untold stories of submariners who were part of spying missions during the Cold War, and how their stories informed the making of the stage show Kursk.

Originally a Young Vic and Fuel co-production
In collaboration with Bryony Lavery.
Commissioned by the Junction Cambridge.

Kursk 2010 trailer produced by Louis Carraz

Awards

Nominated for the Best Touring Production TMA Award 2010.

Nominated for Best Off West End Production is the Whatsonstage Awards 2009.

Nominated for Best Design at the Evening Standard Awards 2009.

Winner of the Prague Quadrennial Special Prize for Excellence in Sound Design representing the UK 2011 (Dan Jones).

Critical acclaim for Kursk

"The most brilliantly immersive piece of theatre I’ve seen all year" The Telegraph *****

"Wholly original ... what is impressive is the seamless merging of human interest and scenic excitement...Jon Bausor’s design and the sound-score by Jones are simply terrific." The Guardian **** Read the full review here.

"An absorbing, even riveting glimpse into dark, secret places." The Times **** Read the full review here.

"It is a wonderfully ‘authentic’ experience...the technical virtuosity of the event a source of wonder as we drift ominously onwards through uncharted territory." What's On Stage **** Read the full review here.

"...It’s unlikely there have been pieces as full-on immersive as this thrilling new work ... Outstanding." Evening Standard **** Read the full review here.

"It achieves its effect with an understated power, and a feast of fine ensemble acting, that leaves an indelible impression" Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman ****

"Unmissable" Evening Standard *****

"Kursk is an exceptional piece of theatre" Time Out ****