Theatre

That Face

Date: Wednesday, May 23 2018 - Wednesday, May 23 2018
Venue: Alma Tavern & Theatre
Artists
Polly Stenham, Quirky Bird Theatre

Quirky Bird Theatre bring Polly Stenham’s searing debut play back to the Alma, after launching their national tour here over a year ago.

“That Face tells the story of a family.

“Mia is at boarding school. She has access to drugs. They are Martha’s. Henry is preparing for art college. He has access to alcohol. From Martha. Martha controls their lives. Martha is their mother.

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“‘Remarkably confident and exuberantly theatrical. Crammed with ferocious cruelty and pitch-black humour'” The Times

Quirky Bird Theatre previously presented Stenham’s second play Tusk Tusk which won seven awards at the All England Theatre Festival 2016. Awards included Best Young Actor, Best Director and Best Play. Their work has been described as “flawless, innovative and full of creativity”.

2pm & 7.30pm, £11.50/£9.50 concs. For more info, visit www.almatavernandtheatre.co.uk/theatre/what-s-on.html

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