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Theatres in London are currently closed.
In the West End, the closure will continue up to and including 2 August 2020 (announced on 3 June).
The show below will not currently be playing and is scheduled to close by 28 June 2020 (when theatres might reopen - this is subject to confirmation).
Original performance dates are given below and reflect any changes we have received.
Closed 22 Feb 2020
Chickenshed Theatre
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Synopsis
Chickenshed's season of theatrical monologues returns to our Studio Theatre.
Drawn from a diverse range of people and voices, expect the unexpected as the venue again presents a uniquely varied programme, demonstrating the versatility of this most simple and yet versatile theatrical form.
The monologues are presented in two groups at different performances.
GROUP ONE:
The Conundrum by Alex Murtinheira
Dropping Pennies by Sophie White
Pickled Limes by Cathy Jansen-Ridings
On The Out by Peter Hastings
GROUP TWO:
Connections by Linda Foley
Navigating the Twilight by Sophie Sparham
Why Can't You See Me by Grace Wolstenholme
I Am a Shield by Sebastian Ross
A:live B:reaved by Peter Dowse & Alex Bremer
Performance dates:
11 Feb, 7.30pm Group One & Group Two
12 Feb, 7.30pm Group Two
13 Feb, 7.30pm Group One
14 Feb, 7.30pm Group Two
15 Feb, 7.30pm Group One
18 Feb, 7.30pm Group One
19 Feb, 7.30pm Group Two
20 Feb, 7.30pm Group One
21 Feb, 7.30pm Group Two
Background, advisory warnings
Age suitability: 15+
Reviews from monolog 2, 2019:
'Chickenshed's new set of seven monologues together make a varied, interesting and impressively diverse evening of theatre.' 3*** Sardines Magazine
'A range of ages, genders, ethnicities and themes are represented, creating a multicultural melting pot of voices that exhibits the theatre's powerful ethos of inclusivity.' 3*** The Spy in the Stalls
'seven fresh pieces from seven fresh writers' 3*** Everything Theatre
'a varied, thought-provoking and entertaining selection covering a broad range of themes, including pregnancy, prison life, mental health, race and identity, and political protest.' Theatre Things
'The seven monologues are a thoughtful and lively engagement with the world.' British Theatre Guide
And ActDrop reviewed the first in the monolog series in February 2018 - you can read Peter Brown's **** review here.
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Theatre
Southgate
Dates
Performance days & times
Tuesday ‑ 7‑30pm
Wednesday ‑ 7‑30pm
Thursday ‑ 7‑30pm
Friday ‑ 7‑30pm
Saturday ‑ 7‑30pm
Tickets
Tue - Thu All tickets £10 (inc. concs)
Fri & Sat All tickets £12 (inc. concs)
Cast
The Conundrum - Finn Walters
Dropping Pennies - Marla Wheeler
Pickled Limes - Julie Wood
On the Out - Olivier LeClair
Connections - Chloe Stevenson
Navigating the Twilight - Ingrid Cannon
Why Can't You See Me - Grace Wolstenholme
I Am a Shield - Sabina Bisset
A:live B:reaved - Tom Harvey
Creatives
Author:
The Conundrum by Alex Murtinheira
Dropping Pennies by Sophie White
Pickled Limes by Cathy Jansen-Ridings
On the Out by Peter Hastings
Connections by Linda Foley
Navigating the Twilight by Sophie Sparham
Why Can't You See Me by Grace Wolstenholme
I Am a Shield by Sebastian Ross
A:live B:reaved by Peter Dowse & Alex Bremer
Director:
The Conundrum - Anthony Nyagah
Dropping Pennies - Kyra Ancona-Francis
Pickled Limes - Beth Fox
On the Out - Paul Harris
Connections - Sarah Connolly
Navigating the Twilight - Peter Dowse
Why Can't You See Me - Sarah Jones
I Am a Shield - Ashley Driver & Sebastian Ross
A:live B:reaved - Pete Dowse, Loren Jacobs, Tiia Makinen, Jonny Morton
Production: Chickenshed