THEATRE IN THE POUND
19 October, 7:00 pm
A not-for-profit scratch night, designed for individuals or groups of performers to try out 10-15 minutes of new work at The Cockpit.
Our legendary scratch nights are an accessible, affordable way for artists to try out new work on stage with full support from our backstage and tech crew.
For audiences, they're a cheap and fun night out, with the chance to see new work and share your thoughts directly with the performers!
Tickets: £1
These can only be purchased from the bar on the night. Cash or a card is fine.
We cannout guarantee that the show will be suitable for children, so best to assume that it won't be.
Ernie by James Goodall
Following a tragic accident, dock worker Ernie must decide between his health or job security in this heart-warming tale about the decline of international trade on the banks of the Mersey. Through the use of live foley, music and mime this one man mask show transports us back to 1950s Liverpool to understand the impact of economic decline on the working man.
WRITER & PERFORMER: James Goodall | DIRECTOR: Felicia Kasper | MUSICIANS: Daniel Cuckow & Louis Bristow-Bell
The Mermaid Play by Julia Sopher
What happens when a professional mermaid gets 'knocked up' in the Big Apple? This satirical comedy explores a queer-love triangle facing an unexpected sea change. From eco-activism to Hans Christian Andersen nods, this play is swimming in puns and sharp humor. You might know the Disney version, but you’ve never seen the mermaid community quite like this.
WRITER: Ellis Stump | DIRECTOR: Julia Sopher | PERFORMERS: Everleigh Brenner, Jack Flammiger & Oliver Von Opel
WORTH IT! by Stephanie Renae Lau
‘WORTH IT!’ is a clown show exploring the emotional side effects of capitalism, and what that says about our worth. Bajillionaire Jiff Bozos has just announced The Great Restructuring. Two minimum wage employees must get ahead in this economy, and with the help of the audience, maybe even topple the system!
WRITER & PERFORMER: Ellie Brewster and Stephanie Renae Lau
Enrico Touché: Seven Beautiful Things by Simon Ambrose Brown
Enrico Touché: Seven Beautiful Things. Join Enrico as we search for seven beautiful things - a quest for the profound amongst the mundane. Who knows what we will find together? Enrico Touché is the stage name of cabaret performer, clown and theatre maker Simon Ambrose Brown. (Praise for previous work “Hot Knees”: ★★★★★ “... absolutely glorious ... entirely joyous. ...takes that beautiful leap from the nonsense to the moving and strangely profound.” ReviewsHub )
WRITER & PERFORMER: Simon Ambrose Brown
The Purple Poppy Room by Alexandra Viktoria
""Oh, dear Lord…if no one hears me...perhaps these walls and curtains will." Elizabeth Ingram has a loving husband. One that lovingly traps her in the dusty Purple Poppy Room if she ever misbehaves, lovingly gives her drowsy morning tea, and lovingly steals her writing. Elizabeth is a woman whose life has been taken from her, and now her only solace is an imagination that threatens to dismember everything she knows.
WRITER, PERFORMER & PRODUCER: Alexandra Victoria | ASSISTANT TEAM: Sophia Bunn
INTERESTED IN JOINING?
We love seeing work at all stages, including script readings. And we are open to whatever you're up to, however experimental. So what are you waiting for - get those applications in!
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