In Rehearsal

Cloud 9

Caryl Churchill’s CLOUD NINE is a contemporary examination of gender roles and sexual politics through the lens of ironic farce. In Victorian era Africa, stiff-lipped Clive tries to keep everything under control – until dashing explorer Harry arrives, and tensions begin to grow between the ‘natives’ and the British administration, just as sexual tensions begin to grow amongst Clive’s compatriots. As the exploits of the characters mount, the play reaches a dramatic denouement and we fast forward to contemporary London, though the characters age only 25 years. Here, women rule the show: there are debates on leaving “male feminist” husbands [...] 27 Jun - 30 Jun 2018

Coming Soon

Odes to Joy

Writers: Network Theatre are looking for joyful, creative, entertaining, dramatic and original pieces of new writing for a festival of shorts to be held on Saturday 14 July 2018.  You have until Friday 15 June 2018 to submit for consideration original sketches and plays of 2-10 minutes in length. 14 Jul 2018

Now Auditioning

The Pitmen Painters

‘Twelve months ago I had no particular interest in Art. Today, Art Appreciation is an essential thrill of my life.’ Harry Wilson, Ashington Group member, 1936. 10 Oct - 13 Oct 2018