Posts by Grace Morrison
Guide To Christmas

Christmas is a very nostalgic time of year for me. Masses of memories flood back to me and remind me of the time spent with family, friends or myself at the theatre. That feeling of stepping into a warm theatre with rosy cheeks and frosted fingers, awaiting a drink to warm up the insides is somewhat of a feeling of comfort and home.

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Double Bill Comedy coming to Hope Street Theatre

An exciting double bill is hitting the stage on the 16th, 17th and 18th November 2023. The Hope Street Theatre will house Marigold Lately and her hilariously ‘not funny’ one-woman show. You can watch both Dirty Old Town and Scouse farce, Out The Woodwork all in one performance.

For dark comedy lovers, this storytelling Scouse comedy will serve up twist after twist. Local actors, Mikyla Jane Durkan and Lee Clotworthy have collaborated and produced a special and unique taste to the Liverpudlian theatre scene.

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Plug-In: California Dreamin

‘Imagine being stuck in space, now imagine you're stuck in space with the worst human being possible. Throw in a couple of dark secrets, loose lies and a fight for survival and you've got yourself a party (as long as you're willing to share the last bag of Maltesers).’

For Mike and Tom, an extended mission aboard the International Space Station means an increase in frustration, tension and decrease of supplies (such as the mentioned Maltesers). California Dreamin’ is a 30 minute dark comedy that centers around shady millionaire, Mike and introverted scientist, Tom. Both have secrets, both have problems and both want out.

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Plug-In: The Incident Room

OLD FRUIT JAR PRODUCTIONS return to the studio at The Royal Court, after a sell-out-run of their production of Twelfth Night. This time, a powerful presentation of the investigation that nearly shattered the British police force in the 70s: The Yorkshire Ripper. Considered the biggest manhunt in British history, THE INCIDENT ROOM (originally written by David Byrne & Olivia Hirst) explores the harrowing real-life events eliciting a thought-provoking experience that transports the audience to a pivotal moment in modern history. THE INCIDENT ROOM dives into the wider issues surrounding the case, such as misogyny and institutional negligence, with a reflection on the past and present day and a direct focus on the experiences of women and the impact of violence against them.

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