[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The extraordinary pop up theatre by Paines Plough returns to Staffordshire for a four day of festival of brand new plays.
For the third year running Appetite Stoke brings Paines Plough’s unique portable ‘spaceship-like’ Roundabout theatre to Stoke, this time locted in Longton Park
The four day festival of brand new plays and theatrical experiences by local theatre makers and some of the country’s top writers include
Island Town by Simon Longman
A bittersweet story about friendship, hope and dreams of an escape, don’t miss ISLAND TOWN written by Simon Longman, recipient of the 2018 George Devine Award for Most Promising Playwright. “Smashing state-of-the-nation play.” ★★★★ Sunday Times / What’s On Stage / The Independent
Sicks and Stones by Vinay Patel
When a misfiring joke turns their life upside down, B sets off on a surreal journey looking for answers. In an age when technology multiplies every mistake, can we find a way to understand each other? A razor-sharp satire about the search for a sure footing in an uncertain world from BAFTA nominated Vinay Patel. ★★★★ British Theatre
RAFFLE! By Barbara Nice
From behind the bar of Peter Kay’s ‘Phoenix Nights’ actress and comedian Janice Connolly, experience critically acclaimed tip-top character comedy live in this playful life-affirming show including the chance to win a prize off Barbara’s table. Entrance price includes a complimentary raffle ticket!
How to Spot an Alien by Georgia Christou
Twelve-year-old Jelly and her brother Jonjo have their suspicions that their aunt is an Alien. She won’t let them leave the house. Or ask questions. And she definitely won’t let them in the attic. Join them on their quest to discover the truth in a rip-roaring adventure through space full of friendship, fun and flying saucers.
The fAntiques Roadshow
Bring along your family photos, favourite teddy bear or something that means the world to you and your clan to ROUNDABOUT for a valuing with your host… ‘Fiona Spruce’!
Cabaret nights and Variety shows
As well las the celebration of new theatre and performances, there is also a range of other events including community foucssed variety shows all taking place in this incredibly unique theatre performance space.
ROUNDABOUT Theatre Festival takes place from 11-14 October and the incredibly unique performance venue will be located in Longton Park (Queens Park), Trentham Road, Dresden, Stoke on Trent, ST3 4AZ – Tickets, times, and full info available here
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WHERE
Longton Park (Queens Park), Trentham Road
Dresden, Stoke on Trent, ST3 4AZ
WHEN
Thursday 11 to 14 October 2018
Tickets
Vary from Donate what you Decide
The most expense ticket is only £5
The full line up of show times and tickets can be accessed here at the Roundabout Festival Website or download a full season brochure here
BOX OFFICE
or call the Box Office on 01782 717962
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MORE ABOUT PAINES PLOUGH ROUNDABOUT THEATRE
Paines Plough is the dubbed the national theatre for new plays, commissioning the best playwrights, producing new work and touring those plays far and wide.
Following four years of development they launched Roundabout in 2014. A futuristic, portable pop up theatre, designed to bring new plays into communities across the UK.
Roundabout is the world’s first pop-up, plug-and-play theatre. It flat packs into a lorry and pops up all over the country in theatres, school halls, warehouses, sports centres, car parks and fields.
Roundabout needs no special skills to assemble. Anyone can help put it up, the only tool you need is an Allen key. No piece of the auditorium takes more than two people to carry. And it’s powered from 13amp plug sockets, so the whole theatre runs off the same power supply as your kettle. It uses state-of-the-art LED lighting technology to minimise energy consumption.
Whats most impressive is the productions that take place in this extraordinary space. This is truly the most outstanding plays by some of the nation’s finest writers, supported by fantastic guest companies and one-off performances and events.
You can find out much more about Paines Plough and Roundabout at their website
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