We’re delighted to announce our Re:play Festival 2015 programme, which brings together the best of theatre seen in the previous 12 months in Manchester and Salford’s non-theatre spaces for an exclusive not-to-be-missed second chance to see, under one roof.
The 2015 festival takes place at Number One First Street between Monday 12 – Saturday 24 January. See what takes your fancy…
JB Shorts, four 15-minute short plays written, performed, and directed by some of the city’s leading writers, actors, and directors.
War Stories, a unique collaboration by two writers from opposite sides of the world, set during the First World War, presented by 24:7 Theatre Arts in association with Benedict Power.
The Dumb Waiter, a new version of the classic Harold Pinter play presented by Ransack Theatre. In a basement room, Ben and Gus sit and wait for another ‘job’, but soon realise that this one is unlike any other.
Spur of the Moment, a drama by Anya Reiss about a 12-year-old girl on the verge of womanhood growing up in a dysfunctional family, presented by Deaf Dog Productions.
Colder Than Here, where nobody can ignore that Myra is dying, but in the meantime life goes on. A tragicomedy presented by What A Little Bird Told Me Theatre.
Tuesday at Tesco’s, in which the central character, Pauline, used to be Paul, and as far as her father is concerned she still is, presented by Tangled Web.
An Evening of Filth and Despair, a one-woman comedy show by Jenny May Morgan. Erotica author Pamela DeMenthe invites an audience to hear her story and present her latest ‘masterpiece’ Sticky Digits.
The Tongue Twister, a show for all the family about a land where rhyming is banned. Recommended for anyone aged eight upwards, presented by Red Lolly.
In addition, we’re delighted that one of Manchester’s favourite stand-up comedians, Justin Moorhouse, will host the Re:play Breakthrough Comedian of the Year, featuring five emerging fringe comedians. The festival includes a work-in-progress rehearsed reading of Two Spirits, last year’s Pitch Party winner. And for those of you wanting to find your way in theatre why not check out our Industry Perspectives event.
All the productions will be presented on the Second Floor, Number One First Street, Manchester M15 4FN. The pop-up theatre features an informal social space, including a bar.
Tickets for all Re:play 2015 productions cost £10 (£8 concessions), except The Tongue Twister £7 (under-16s £5) are now sale online or in person at Cornerhouse Box Office on 0161 200 1500. In addition, you can buy a ticket for one show and get another half-price (excludes The Tongue Twister). Tickets for the rehearsed reading of Two Spirits and Industry Perspectives are free.