INTERNATIONALLY renowned company DV8 Physical Theatre's powerful new production, John, will be streamed live from the National Theatre on Tuesday, December 9.

John authentically depicts real-life stories, combining movement and spoken word to create an intense and moving theatrical experience.

The performance was conceived when Lloyd Newson, DV8’s artistic director, interviewed more than 50 men asking them frank questions, initially about love and sex. One of those men was ‘John’.

What emerged was a story that is both extraordinary and touching. Years of crime, drug use and struggling to survive lead John on a search in which his life converges with others, in an unexpected place, unknown by most.

DV8 Physical Theatre has produced 18 highly acclaimed dance-theatre works and four films for television, which have garnered more than 50 national and international awards. John contains adult themes, strong language and nudity. Suitable for 18yrs+

John will be screened in the Studio theatre at The Courtyard on Tuesday, December 9 at 8pm. To book, call the box office on 01432 340555 or visit courtyard.org.uk