Drama Festival

After the devastation of Nuclear War those who survived struggle to find places of safety and protection. With thousands of shelters underground, people venture to the surface to seek these safe zones.

7 May

8 May

9 May

10 May

2.45pm

10.45am

8.45pm

5.15pm

Little girls shouldn’t have to fear the woods, especially when they’re on their own. Will she become another victim, or will she escape unscathed? Become enthralled by a twist on various dark fairy tales.

7 May

8 May

9 May

10 May

5.15pm

9.30pm

12.30pm

2.15pm

Broken in Two is a multi-media performance that follows a couple, who are coming to a crossroads in their relationship. Through various performance methods this couple comes to terms with their relationship and decide with path to take.

7 May

8 May

9 May

10 May

10.45am

3.00pm

6.15pm

9.30pm

 Cypher is a show following the endeavours of three young girls who delve deep and dangerously onto the dark web. The girls quickly learn that exploring the dark side of the internet has risks and consequences.

7 May

8 May

9 May

10 May

12.15pm

6.30pm

3.45pm

8.00pm

FREAK is a strong piece of feminist theatre that acknowledges the struggles of female sexuality, identity and corruption. The impact of societal “expectations” on women are exposed through the use of the characters Leah and Georgie.

8 May

9 May

10 May

12.15pm

7.00pm

11.30am

Embark on a journey exploring predictions; predictions about the world, ourselves and the things we can’t control. Nothing is guaranteed in this world of uncertainty.

7 May

8 May

9 May

10 May

10.00am

8.00pm

5.15pm

10.45am

Guilt follows Simon, a single father being questioned by the police. His guilt comes into question as details emerge of what he witnessed upon opening the bedroom door. How do you plead?

7 May

8 May

9 May

10 May

8.00pm

2.15pm

10.00am

3.45pm

John Milton is a humble taxi driver with big dreams of becoming a concert pianist. However, when the rhythm and his knowledge of where and when starts fading he’s confronted with a life-changing diagnosis.

7 May

8 May

9 May

10 May

2.00pm

1.15pm

8.00pm

10.00am

This three-person physical theatre piece explores the idea of control and dependency in life and relationships. Using a mixture of physical theatre techniques, we tell the story of the people who battle with these elements and inevitable part of life.

7 May

8 May

9 May

10 May

11.30am

8.45pm

3.00pm

1.15pm

Contact… network, relation, acquaintance, go-between. Contact… mentor, communication, reciprocity, messenger. Contact… kindred, affliction, transfer, parallel. Contact… agent, relationship, tie, bond.  C.O.N.T.A.C.T

7 May

8 May

9 May

10 May

9.30pm

5.30pm

1.15pm

3.00pm

Under No Illusion follows three very different magicians. One is new to business and finds himself trapped in a feud between a cynical illusionist and a divination specialist who really believes he can hear the dead. Who would you trust in this world of tricks and deception?

7 May

8 May

9 May

10 May

3.30pm

10.00am

9.30pm

4.30pm

The decisions that we make can change our lives for the better or for the worst, but when making decisions others can show a different outcome than you thought. What is the truth? Always think twice, never once. It can change your life in an instant.

7 May

8 May

9 May

10 May

8.45pm

11.30am

2.15pm

12.30pm

This is a story of an obsessed astronomer who struggles to live in the world he’s in. So much so he finds himself neglecting his marriage, and through their shared astronomical interests he falls for his colleague. How long until they become eclipsed by the consequences of their actions?

7 May

8 May

9 May

10 May

1.00pm

7.15pm

4.30pm

8.45pm

Take your seats and open your imagination, follow Professor Stilton’s alternative take on modern history. Forget everything you’ve heard already about how inventions came about. Professor Stilton and his trusty assistants will guide you through the decades.

7 May

8 May

9 May

10 May

7.15pm

4.45pm

10.45am

6.15pm