THE STUDIO - VISITING COMPANIES The Studio 3 ~ 6 October Jessica Walker and Opera North in association with the Royal Exchange Theatre present
PAT KIRKWOOD IS ANGRY Written and performed by Jessica Walker The turbulent life and beautiful songs of Pat Kirkwood are brought to life in Jessica Walker’s funny and heart-breaking one-woman show. Wed ~ Fri 7.30pm Sat 8pm The Studio 12 ~ 13 October Tara Arts present
UPRISING by Alex Wheatle MBE Award-winning author Alex Wheatle MBE presents his moving autobiographical story of how he became a writer. From the brutality of children’s homes to being on the ‘Frontline’ in riot-torn Brixton and sharing a prison cell with a fierce Rasta-man. Fri 7.30pm Sat 8pm The Studio 19 ~ 20 October Articulate Elbow present
MOTHER F With Susan Swanton and Isabel Ford MOTHER F is a celebratory, raucous and touching comedy about mothers. A mother dies and two daughters rummage through her letters and photos in the attic where they discover a secret that will change their relationship forever. Fri 7.30pm Sat 8pm The Studio 31 Oct ~ 3 Nov New Art Club present
QUIET ACT OF DESTRUCTION Following last year’s award-winning BIG BAG OF BOOM, New Art Club are back with a brand new critically acclaimed comedy experience. Against an exhilarating soundtrack, Pete and Tom take us on a whirlwind rampage through the English countryside. Wed ~ Fri 7.30pm Sat 8pm
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THE STUDIO - VISITING COMPANIES The Studio 6 ~ 10 November Coal in association with the Royal Exchange Theatre present
JOHNNY COME LATELY Conceived by Annie Fitzmaurice Developed and directed by John Wright (Told By An Idiot). A mother and her adult daughter are living in reduced circumstances, when a mysterious stranger appears on their doorstep, unsettling their already chaotic lives. Tues ~ Fri 7.30pm Sat 3.30pm & 8pm The Studio 14 ~ 17 November Horse + Bamboo present
THE NIGHTINGALE Directed by Alison Duddle A selfish King replaces his melodic songbird with an all mod-cons mechanical gizmo - then wonders if something is missing from his life. With vivid performance, puppetry and animation. For ages 4+ Wed ~ Fri 10.30am & 1.30pm Sat 11am & 2pm The Studio 20 ~ 24 November A Paines Plough, Live Newcastle and Salisbury Playhouse Production
LONDON by Simon Stephens Two plays by Olivier Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens. LONDON tells two heart rending stories of family and the choices they make for the precious things they love. Tues ~ Fri 7.30pm Thurs 2.30pm Sat 3.30pm & 8pm The Studio 6 ~ 8 December Metta Theatre present
ARAB NIGHTS by writers including Hassan Abdulrazzak, Ghalia Kabbani, Raja Shehadeh and anonymous Shahrazad needs to survive for just one more night. Can her stories save her? An Arabian Nights for a modern age, responding to events of the Arab Revolutions. Thurs & Fri 7pm Sat 3.30pm & 7.30pm Box Office 0845 450 4427 royalexchange.co.uk/studio 07 | 08