Theatre Addict: The Programme

I would like to start by saying thank you to all the creatives out there who sent their work into us to be part of this fantastic event. It’s amazing to see so much talent within our great city. Theatre Addict, is a night of upcoming creatives showcasing new writing and we are honoured to be putting together this night. We would like to announce that the night will be presented by featured writers, Adam Leyland and Callum Forbes. The night will consist of these amazing plays below, plus special guest speakers after the show. We are excited that the Tickets purchased online and from us will be automatically put in our prize draw at the after party at the amazing Liverpool Arts Bar, where you can win fantastic prizes. Tickets will be available march 1st  you can get your tickets at the Liverpool Arts Bar or directly from us and  The Hope Street Theatre. 

 What can we say, what a fantastic line up we have for all you theatre lovers and supporters of grass root creatives. April 18th is not to be missed. While we get ready to introduce our theatre Addicts. Have a look what we have in store on the night. In no particular order.

Big Issue

By Callum Forbes

Directed By Calum Forbes

Sophie sits outside maccies everyday, no family, no home, no hope. Until Rob, also homeless comes along sweeping her off her feet with promises of a better life. The two fall in love and decide to work together in order to make enough money for drugs and a roof over their heads.

 Big issue explores what it’s like to be on the outside of society. A short play that observes two people in love surrounded by a world of lies, danger and ruin. We watch as the two work together in order to survive. But not all is as it seems. 

Ninety Eight Digs

By Paul Daley

Directed By: Caitlin Bradley

Ninety eight Digs is a play about  the perils of being old and living alone. It’s the story of Frank, terrorised  by a group of youths that regularly congregate outside his home.  This is what happened when Frank couldn’t take it anymore, and decided to take the law into his own hands.

You cant choose Family

By Adam Leyland

Directed By: Adam Leyland

People always say that “You can’t choose family” 

And they’re right... unfortunately.  Most family’s, like the best ones are a little bit all over the place. But as much as family can get on your last nerve, sometimes they surprise you and do something nice like:  make us a brew, give us a lift to work, treat us to a chippy on a Friday night because we’ve been good all week or just accept us for who we really are...

 It’s in those moments that we remember why the people that we call ”family” are the most important to us... even if they can be a massive pain in the arse.

I hate Charlie pickles

By Ian Cragg

Directed by Zara Marie Brown

Northern England, 1975. Charlie Pickles, 62, is aware that his career in entertainment is drawing to a close. A small time comic who flourished briefly in his early days but who never quite reached the heights, he is now in his twilight years. Increasingly, the dwindling audiences and his lack of enthusiasm for his tired material are a reminder that his best years are behind him. His frustration is making him bitterly dismissive of what his life amounts to and he yearns for one last shot at what he sees as the ‘big time’ – television.  

 ‘I Hate Charlie Pickles’ is the story of a man who, at the age of sixty-two, is still seeking validation and the unqualified approval he never received from his father. It tells of faded glory, unfulfilled dreams and, ultimately, the fear of failure.

Harry and Mable

By Lesley and Ashley Ali

Directed By: TBA

Soon to be a full length play this is one of the scenes taking from the script.

 Harry and Mable are just like any middle aged, married couple. So when their neighbour asks them to look after their property whilst they go away for the weekend, they think nothing of saying “yes”. 

After all, how hard can it be?