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Closed 26 Jun 2021
Jack Studio Theatre
Image courtesy Jack Studio Theatre
Synopsis
Harry feels like life is beginning to tick down, his autumn years spent quietly caring for the community he loves.
Denise thinks life begins in retirement and she's dancing like she's still at high school.
When their paths cross at the village hall, their understanding of the time they have left changes irrevocably.
What do community, growing old, and falling in love really mean? And who gets to decide anyway?
Trestle is a warm hearted, funny and moving look at two retired people brought together each week as they fold away a trestle table in their community hall.
Background information, advisory warnings
Age suitability: 12+
Winner of the Papatango New Writing Prize, Trestle premiered at Southwark Playhouse, London in 2017 and was live-streamed from The Maltings Theatre in April 2021 (OnComm award nomination for outstanding online theatre).
The production transfers to London for the first time since its premiere under the direction of Off West End Award-winner Matthew Parker.
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Theatre
London SE4 2DH
Dates
Performance days & times
Tuesday ‑ 7‑30pm
Wednesday ‑ 7‑30pm
Thursday ‑ 7‑30pm
Friday ‑ 7‑30pm
Saturday ‑ 7‑30pm
Tickets
Cast
Jilly Bond - Denise
Chris Pickles - Harry
Creatives
Author: Stewart Pringle
Director: Matthew Parker
Set designer: Simon Nicholas
Costume designer: Delga Martineau
Lighting: Laurel Marks
Production: The Maltings Theatre & Jack Studio