A Play, A Pie and A Pint

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Sleeping Beauty Insomnia - T558478589

During an Israeli bombing raid in 2006 two strangers find shelter in a bombed out theatre in Beirut. It isn't safe to go out and their only companion is a dead girl. The two men warily attempt to find a way to live together whilst telling stories of their past. Will they kill each other? Will they starve and more importantly?which one of them will get the girl. A mordant comedy from a young Lebanese writer.Author Abdelrahim Alawaji. Director Graham Eatough.
22 May 12 to 26 May 12Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh :: V605
listing details L02072690068

Damascus Alleppo - T01802712690

Ayman is a 55 year old psychiatrist. His homosexual son has disappeared and as a result his home life is falling apart. Then Ayman starts counselling the man who he believes was having a relationship with his son. An exploration of homosexuality, the family and the corrosive facades of middle class Damascene life.Author Abdullah Alkafri. Director Philip Howard.
15 May 12 to 19 May 12Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh :: V605
listing details L01187648287

Dear Glasgow - T0642424044

World Premiere. Seven established authors from cities around the Arab world write a letter direct to the audience in Glasgow. Novelists, poets and essayists such as Raja Shehadeh and Adhaf Souief have been commissioned to write these letters as a response to current events in their countries. The essays will be ready by some of Scotland's own established writers.Director David McLennan.
1 May 12 to 5 May 12Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh :: V605
listing details L0273385921

Can You Please Look Into the Camera - T2004564616

World Premiere. A young woman is recording the testimonies of some fellow Syrians who were detained during the current uprising of the country. She finds that her position behind the camera is more ambiguous than she thought. As she struggles to capture the revolution she finds herself in increasing danger and this clear mission soon changes to become a devastating one. Which lines can she safely cross? The text is a mixture of true and fictional stories. An urgent and important new play direct from the Syrian revolution.Author Mohammad Al Attar. Director Catrin Evans.
24 Apr 12 to 28 Apr 12Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh :: V605
listing details L121088003

Forfeit - T1870589278

Forfeit by award-winning playwright Alan Wilkins revolves around a premeditated meeting of three women who have recently been released from prison. Vi has a plan to help Shona and Megan adjust to the outside world and to set them up for the rest of their lives, but Vi needs their help and in return has a proposition for them. Will she convince the women to help, and will they discover the truth behind her generous proposal?Author Alan Watkins.
3 Apr 12 to 7 Apr 12Dundee Repertory Theatre, Dundee :: V596
listing details L0166047247

Spirit of Adventure - T0153655758

The first of the two, Spirit of Adventure is a touching, humorous tale set around the 1912 voyage to the South Pole led by Captain Robert Scott and his 63 fellow explorers. Told through the eyes of an inquisitive addition to the team, the story of the journey unfolds to the backdrop of the harsh Antarctic conditions. This year marks the centenary of the Terra Nova expedition to the South Pole with Spirit of Adventure being part of the Scott 100 programme of events. So, there really isn't a better time or place to enjoy this tale of the last heroes of the Golden Age of Exploration. Spirit of Adventure will be performed in the Discovery Point visitors centre auditorium, an intimate venue that will immerse you in the spirit of this one man show. Performances last approximately 50 minutes and the price of your ticket includes a pie (or vegetarian option) and a pint or a soft drink or glass of wine.Author Oliver Emanuel. Director Robert Paterson.
7 Feb 12 to 11 Feb 12Dundee Repertory Theatre, Dundee :: V596
listing details L1618601621

T1776223559 (BELGRADE11)

After the success of last year, A Play, a Pie and a Pint returns to the Belgrade this autumn with three world premieres by some of the UK s hottest playwrights – Young Osama by Leo Butler, Dig by Katie Douglas and You Cannot Go Forward From Where You Are Right Now by David Watson. All three plays will be directed by James Grieve and George Perrin. These hugely successful events will take place at 1pm and 6pm on Tuesdays to Thursdays and 1pm on Fridays, giving you the choice either to while away your lunchtime or unwind in the early evening, watching a brilliant 45 minute play - with a tasty pie and refreshing pint to top it all off!Director James Grieve. Director George Perrin.
25 Oct 11 to 11 Nov 11Belgrade Theatre, Coventry :: V153
listing details L336051230

Juicy Fruits - T01062785949

Lorna and Nina haven't seen each other since a drunken wedding reception six years ago. Fast-forward to the present day and whilst Lorna's been journeying through the urban jungle and reached destination housewife, Nina's been running wild in the jungles of Borneo. Now reunited over lattes and pastries, their friendship is tested to the limit as they confront the different phases of their lives. Juicy Fruits is a bold new comedy that confronts the issues of maternal instinct and whether every woman has it.Author Leo Butler.
2 Nov 11 to 5 Nov 11Royal Exchange, Manchester :: V491
listing details L1416211754

Arid Land - T162313900

A story of deceit, religious indoctrination, false perceptions of war and our fellow man. A script-in-hand reading of a brand new play.Author Ian Winter.
2 Nov 11Hull Truck Theatre, Hull :: V935
listing details L1392324407

You Cannot Go Forward from Where You are Right Now - T0873947748

Author David Watson.
26 Oct 11 to 29 Oct 11Royal Exchange, Manchester :: V491
listing details L1895987175

Dig - T236563793

Author Katie Douglas.
19 Oct 11 to 22 Oct 11Royal Exchange, Manchester :: V491
listing details L556631184

When Dominoes Fall - T794315207

Script-in-hand readings of brand new plays from the region's most exciting playwrights. Enjoy the play with a pie and a pint (or soft drink!). Inspired by the events which led to the banning of the 'legal high' drug Mephedrone in April 2010, the play follows interlinked stories of people in different walks of life dealing with differing life problems. Who is responsible for the decisions they feel forced to make and is it always so easy to point the finger of blame?Author Lee Sutton.
5 Oct 11Hull Truck Theatre, Hull :: V935
listing details L01157537122

True - T01990938787

Script-in-hand readings of brand new plays from the region's most exciting playwrights. Enjoy the play with a pie and a pint (or soft drink!). Through a series of monologues True explores the evolving and challenging relationship between a mother and her daughter. The characters struggle with their ever changing roles in life until a walk on a Cumbrian fell allows them to reach a deeper understanding. Poignant, often amusing, True will warm the heart.Author Emma Powell.
7 Sep 11Hull Truck Theatre, Hull :: V935
listing details L02882996

St Catherine's Day - T02044015853

Author Michael Marra.
5 Apr 11 to 9 Apr 11Dundee Repertory Theatre, Dundee :: V596
listing details L01358289766

What Love is - T0109190260

Author Linda MacLean.
30 Mar 11 to 2 Apr 11Dundee Repertory Theatre, Dundee :: V596
listing details L01817642089

T01332654746 (TRAVERSE11)

NTS Reveal. Tuesday 15 - Saturday 19 February - The Company will over look a Moment of Madness by Rodolfo Santana (Venezuela) adapted by Morna Pearson Tuesday 22 - Saturday 26 February Double Bill: Instructions for Butterfly Collector by Mariana Eva Perez The Archavist by Hector Levy Both plays adapted by Lewis Hetherington Tuesday 1 - Saturday 5 March Four Parts Broken by Fernanda Jaber (Brazil) adapted by Abigail Docherty Wednesday 9 - 12 March A Dead Man’s Dying by Esteban Navajas Cortes (Columbia) adapted by Davey Anderson Tuesday 15 - Saturday 19 March The Confidant by Gilberto Pinto (Venezuela) adapted by Alan BissettProducer National Theatre of Scotland. Producer Oran Mor.
15 Feb 11 to 19 Mar 11Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh :: V605
listing details L0700121319

T1545277264 (30SEP10)

Five brand new plays by five of the UK’s leading writers, including David Harrower, Linda McLean, Gary Owen and Marie Jones, run for five weeks - with a pie and a pint thrown in.Producer Paines Plough. Producer Oran Mor.
30 Sep 10 to 30 Oct 10Belgrade Theatre, Coventry :: V153
listing details L52359047

The Garden - T0636650214

Author Zinnie Harris.
30 Mar 10 to 3 Apr 10Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh :: V605
listing details L243094045

Battery Farm - T094428649

Author Gregory Burke.
23 Mar 10 to 27 Mar 10Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh :: V605
listing details L1056874030

Soup - T086706176

Author Ella Hickson.
16 Mar 10 to 20 Mar 10Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh :: V605
listing details L1543339611

The Shattered Head - T914832293

Author Graham Eatough. Author Maggie Rose.
9 Mar 10 to 13 Mar 10Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh :: V605
listing details L0945982284

Heaven - T0417831786

Author Simon Stephens.
2 Mar 10 to 6 Mar 10Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh :: V605
listing details L201761033

An Apple a Day - T2087065289

Producer Traverse Theatre Company. Producer Oran Mor. Author Jo Clifford.
14 Apr 09 to 18 Apr 09Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh :: V605
listing details L0366463256

Lucky Box - T1659189418

Producer Traverse Theatre Company. Producer Oran Mor. Author David Harrower.
7 Apr 09 to 11 Apr 09Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh :: V605
listing details L01566685715

Poem in October - T0451074713

Producer Traverse Theatre Company. Producer Oran Mor. Author Rober Forrest.
31 Mar 09 to 4 Apr 09Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh :: V605
listing details L201167038

The Ching Room - T512986128

For £10 you get the perfect lunchtime experience - a short play, a pie and a drink (the pint is optional!). The Traverse season will feature five new plays by some of Scotland’s best playwrights - David Greig, Alan Bissett, Robert Forrest, David Harrower and Jo Clifford.Producer Traverse Theatre Company. Producer Oran Mor. Author Alan Bissett.
24 Mar 09 to 28 Mar 09Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh :: V605
listing details L388791467

Kyoto - T01230969483

For £10 you get the perfect lunchtime experience - a short play, a pie and a drink (the pint is optional!). The Traverse season will feature five new plays by some of Scotland’s best playwrights - David Greig, Alan Bissett, Robert Forrest, David Harrower and Jo Clifford.Producer Traverse Theatre Company. Producer Oran Mor. Author David Greig.
17 Mar 09 to 21 Mar 09Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh :: V605
listing details L250985391

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