Cultural Shenanigans

Jimmy Earl’s a flagging past his best comedian. Mark Poste is an up and coming writer, in search of someone to play his new comic creation, Corporal Gordon Flag. Jimmy (Darren Scott)’s initial misgivings give way to enthusiasm when he thinks of the exposure and career he could have. Mark (Matthew Stead)’s arrogance and certainty [...]

From teenage years to old age, True shows us two women at different stages of their lives, examining the mother-daughter bond in every scene. In alternating monologues Charlotte (Emma Rydal) and her mum Sheila (Roberta Kerr) offer very amusing and realistic snapshots of their lives, always reflecting on their evolving relationship with each other. Charlotte’s a [...]

It’s a well-worn story: Gay agoraphobic falls for ditsy kept woman… Joey and Shelley get off on the wrong foot but slowly become integral parts of each other’s lives. That is until their frustrations with their lives put them at odds with each other. Some very sharp writing and excellent comedy from Joanne Sherryden ensured [...]

Michael’s a teacher who visits pink-haired sex worker Sherica. As his feelings for her grow and she is revealed as Katie (his vulnerable pupil Natalie’s sister) their relationship, positions and families are put at risk by an unlikely blackmailer. Performing the piece in a round was quite a creative challenge, but I really enjoy this [...]

Steve (Steven Pinder) brings Maria (Rosie Fleeshman) home to his luxury apartment. She’s young and nervy after a brutal punter; he’s middle aged and even more nervy. He’s rescued her, he wants to look after her but The Shadow Of Your Hand, is one big old dark, black, darkly black power play. Full of psychological [...]