drama

MISTER SHAKESPEARE

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This new play by an award-winning writer Michael Barry, starring Ciaron Davies (Game of Thrones, Manson Family Massacre) and directed by Stephen Church. We follow Shakespeare in his lodgings as he works on three of his best known plays, tortured by ghosts from the past and the outside world, even King James, he descends into mania as he creates King Lear, Antony and Cleopatra and Macbeth. This is an evocative depiction of London and Jacobean England during the plague, and of genius in isolation.

SHOW DETAILS
VENUE: Hill Street Theatre (Venue 41) Dunedin Theatre, first floor
DATES: 4th to 27th August
TIME: 18.5
SHOW DURATION: 1 hour 30mins

THE GRANDFATHERS

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National conscription ended in Britain 50 years ago but teenagers in a range of other nations are still regularly forced to face the front line. “We Train Hard, We Fight Easy”. The Grandfathers explores the idea of national conscription if it were still to be legal as we live now.

SHOW DETAILS

VENUE: Hill Street Theatre (Venue 41) Dunedin Theatre, first floor
DATES: 4th to 27th August
TIME: 13.15
SHOW DURATION: 55 mins

THE ISLAND

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When a group of teenagers get plane-wrecked on an uninhabited island what could possibly go wrong? Watch as they descend into chaos and anarchy in this drama loosely based on the Lord of the Flies. What starts out as a structured and organised group slowly descends into bitter infighting and rebellion, as we watch the thin walls of society break down. This talented young cast bring this gripping play to life and leave you asking so many questions. A shock-provoking and spellbinding look at our society and its values

SHOW DETAILS
VENUE: Hill Street Theatre (Venue 41) Alba Theatre, top floor
DATES: 9th to 13th August
TIME: 10.10
SHOW DURATION: 1 hour

THE FLEA

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A woman is tied to a bed – a sex game or something more sinister? Is he still angry about the mushy peas? It’s about family, betrayal, god, sex and a girl who just wants to be loved. This is a quirky, poignant and powerful new work that will get under your skin. A powerful piece of work by writer/performer Alice Gill-Carey. Directed by Leon Yianni. Come along and join her on her journey.

SHOW DETAILS
VENUE: Hill Street Theatre (Venue 41) Dunedin Theatre, first floor
DATES: 14th to 20th August
TIME: 15.45
SHOW DURATION: 1 hour

WALLACE

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William Wallace is in a London dungeon awaiting his fate. He knows what’s in store for him yet he faces up to his demise with bravery and determination, this is a stirring tale as we see his story end. He looks back at his life with all its glories and failures and we see get a glimpse of the man behind the myth. This is storytelling at its best as we discover his feelings and his decisions through part of Scotland’s bloodiest yet historic past. From Loudoun Hill to Falkirk, hero to betrayed, a stirring story told.

SHOW DETAILS
VENUE: Hill Street Theatre (Venue 41) Dunedin Theatre, first floor
DATES: 21st to 27th August
TIME: 15.45
SHOW DURATION: 1 hour

ALFIE AND GEORGE

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Alfie and George are two well-loved but aging panto stars, but will this duo last as we reveal the tension between the pair – what will become of them? And will their friendship survive? Set in their dressing room, we see the real drama that is going on between the pair and their fractured relationship. Hatred and vengeance may be portrayed and pursued as we get a glimpse of the emotions behind the grease paint. A fast-moving and emotional rollercoaster of a play that belts along to its shocking revelation.

SHOW DETAILS
VENUE: Hill Street Theatre (Venue 41) Dunedin Theatre, first floor
DATES: 4th to 11th August
TIME: 15.45
SHOW DURATION: 1 hour

THE COURT

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This courtroom drama centres around the question of euthanasia. Did Cathy murder her mother or merely stop her suffering? This interactive production gets you questioning your beliefs – become a juror, but can you determine the truth? Our 11 jurors picked from the audience will cross-examine and determine the truth behind Cathy’s actions. Will they side with her sister Mary in the belief it was murder? Or will they put their trust in Cathy and support her… or is there more to this case than meets the eye? A must-see for all those part-time sleuths.

SHOW DETAILS
VENUE: Hill Street Theatre (Venue 41) Dunedin Theatre, first floor
DATES: 4th to 27th August
TIME: 12.00
SHOW DURATION: 1 hour