National Theatre Live will bring spoken word, dance and an interesting life story to Albert Lea this weekend.

DV8 Physical Theatre is performing “John” with the National Theatre at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The Albert Lea Community Theatre website calls the play a “powerful” production.

“John” depicts real-life stories that DV8’s artistic director, Lloyd Newson, discovered based on interviews.

Newson interviewed 50 men and asked them frank questions, ACT’s website says, and one of those men was John, who the play focuses on. The play combines spoken word and movement.

In the play, the character of John went through years of crime and drug abuse. After struggling to stay alive for many years, he desires a new life. However, this leads him to a new, unknown place.

ACT’s website calls the story “extraordinary and touching.”

DV8 Physical Theatre has produced 18 dance and theater works and four films. These works have earned the company over 50 national and international awards.

Tickets for the play are $20 for adults and $12 for students, and can be purchased at actonbroadway.com.

“John” contains adult themes, strong language and nudity, so it is suitable for viewers over the age of 18, according to the ACT website.

 

Friday

• There will be an American Red Cross blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church, 115 N. Washington Ave.

• Prairie Fire Theatre and Lakeview Elementary School will perform “Pinocchio” at 7 p.m. at Albert Lea High School, 2000 Tiger Lane. Tickets are $5 for adults and free for students.

 

Saturday

• Prairie Fire Theatre and Lakeview Elementary School will perform “Pinocchio” at 10 a.m. at Albert Lea High School, 2000 Tiger Lane. Tickets are $5 for adults and free for students.

• There will be a defensive driving class from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Freeborn County Historical Museum, 1031 Bridge Ave. The fee is $20 for AARP members and $25 for nonmembers. Register by calling 507-373-8003.

 

Sunday

• Enjoy Sunday breakfast from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Albert Lea American Legion Club, 142 N. Broadway. Pancakes, sausages, potatoes, scramble eggs with or without ham, fruit cups, juice, milk and coffee will be served. Cost is $7.

• The Bridal Expo at Northbridge Mall, 2510 Bridge Ave., will begin at noon.

• The Just for Kix winter shows will begin at 2 and 4:30 p.m. at the Albert Lea High School gym, 2000 Tiger Lane.