Primo

PRIMO was adapted by Antony Sher from Primo Levis monumental account of his year spent in Auschwitz IF THIS IS A MAN When it opened in September 2004 at the National Theatre PRIMO was instantly recognised as a major theatrical event A work of astounding dramatic power it sheds a light on one of the darkest episodes in human history Antony Shers towering performance is as controlled as Primo Levi s own lucid prose Beautifully directed by Richard Wilson and presented in Hildegard Bechtlers magnificent symbolist set