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One Million Tiny Plays About Britain
Citizens Company
Derived from the popular column in the Guardian newspaper, these brilliantly funny and at times heartbreaking snapshots of life in Britain have been adapted to create high octane montage theatre. A world premiere.
Play no. 39
(A sales assistant speaks to a customer in a shop in Glasgow)
“…oh, I know. And for shoes I can recommend at least seven places. So yeah, it’s a lot different around here. Changes. Yeah. Apparently they used to make…(pause) …Ships”
Racing through the high streets, low streets, fields and suburbs of the British Isles, overheard conversations reveal glimpses of modern life.
Middle-aged Tom pleads for his job to his Blackberry savvy team leaders, a mother shares her paranoia about Santa’s lapsed criminal record check, and a tractor driver declares his disillusion with drum and bass.
These tiny plays in which every one of us could have a starring role, bring together a portrait of a country both enriched and plagued with culture clashes - a reflection on the state we’re in.
BY CRAIG TAYLOR
ADAPTED & DIRECTED BY ROS PHILIPS
- 18 May 2010 to 5 Jun 2010
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- 2010-05-18 07:45 PM (Preview) 2010-05-19 07:45 PM (Preview) 2010-05-20 07:45 PM 2010-05-21 07:45 PM 2010-05-22 07:45 PM 2010-05-25 07:45 PM 2010-05-26 07:45 PM 2010-05-27 07:45 PM 2010-05-28 07:45 PM 2010-05-29 07:45 PM 2010-06-01 07:45 PM 2010-06-02 07:45 PM 2010-06-03 07:45 PM 2010-06-04 07:45 PM 2010-06-05 07:45 PM
Dates
Circle Studio
Prices
£12
Previews £4
Tuesdays £7
Concessions available
Previews 18.05.10 and 19.05.10
Wheelchair Access
Guide Dogs welcome
Induction Loop
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