Drama & Plays
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Friday 15 October 7.00pm
Chickenshed Theatre Company present
CRIME OF THE CENTURY
"I shanked him. D'ya hear what I was saying? I shanked him."
London's acclaimed Chickenshed Theatre company pack an explosive and emotional punch in their stunning exploration of gang culture and knife crime amongst young people.
Based on true events, Crime of the Century portrays a stark yet compelling journey to one fatal moment and its repercussions upon a local community. Performed to a contemporary score of hip hop and dance music it is a must-see performance that is honest and heartfelt, shocking as well as compassionate.
Winning rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe last year the show blends drama, music and dance into an attention holding mix for anyone aged 13 years and over. The company will be holding related workshops for young people contact the venue for more information on this.
“…if the twenty first century will be remembered as the time we let our children kill each other, Chickenshed will be remembered as the theatre company who had the guts to ask how and why.”
Time Out * * * *
Tickets £10 / £8 concessions
Suggested age recommendation: 11+ (or at parent’s discretion)
Contains violent scenes
A Beaufort Theatre Ebbw Vale/Blackwood Miners’ Institute/Borough Theatre Abergavenny Presentation. An Arts Council of Wales AOC funded project.
Also showing at the Borough Theatre, Abergavenny on Wednesday 13th October.
Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th November 7.30pm
Black RAT Productions in Association with Blackwood Miners’ Institute presents
BOUNCERS
By John Godber. Starring Mike Doyle. With: Richard Tunley, Gareth Bale & Sam Davies.
Back by popular demand, following a hugely successful tour of South Wales last year, Black RAT Productions in association with Blackwood Miners’ Institute bring you a topically updated, energy-packed version of John Godber’s well-loved classic. Featuring a talented cast of some of Wales’ finest comedy actors, led by Mike Doyle as Lucky Eric, this non-stop comedy is definitely one not to be missed.
Meet Les, Judd, Ralph and Lucky Eric, the bouncers at a local nightclub, as they prepare for the onslaught of a Friday night’s debauchery. Lads are on the pull, girls are on the razzle and the beer is flowing free. What follows is a theatrical feast as the four bouncers play ALL the characters with hysterical consequences.
‘Bouncers provides more than trip to the theatre. It’s an experience. It’s a bloody good night out!’
Tickets £10 / £8 concessions
Age Guidance of 14+ - Contains strong language.
Monday 15th – Wednesday 17th November 7.30pm
Grassroots Productions and Rhondda Cynon Taf Theatres present
BARKIN’
A brand new black comedy from Frank Vickery!
Written by and starring Frank Vickery, directed by Phil Clark
It's new. It's funny. It's poignant.
This tightly woven drama is a rich cocktail of pathos and humour, dark secrets and unrealised dreams. Stevie has lived all her life with her domineering mother and feels trapped by the responsibility of caring for her, while her seemingly carefree brother is living life to the full. Now, has the day finally arrived when Stevie can, at last, experience the freedom she has yearned for? Or will she discover that things are not quite what they appear to be?
Barkin’, Frank’s first new play in over three years is an incisive, engaging, and darkly comic drama. Using his usual humour and realism, this black comedy explores issues that many of us can certainly identify with.
Contains limited strong language (suggested age from 14+)
www.barkin2010.com
This tour of Barkin’ has only been made possible with the financial support of the Arts Council of Wales, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Cultural Services and Swansea Grand Theatre/City and County of Swansea
Tickets £11.50 / £10.50 concessions