THE
Blue Orange
THE
Blue Orange Theatre
BOX OFFICE:
0121 212 2643
To book tickets please phone 0121 212 2643 or select tickets from below.
Awakening
Directed by Graeme Braidwood
Something stirs! An idea forms! You’re in for a huge surprise!
A lively and varied collection of short plays to celebrate Spring– some of
the West Midlands’ best new writing, directed by Graeme Braidwood. This
was the team that put together Love! Sex!Confusion! last year - reunited
for another sensational show!
Expect stories of things coming to life, both good and bad. Dramas of
worms that turn.Comedies of sexual initiation.Tales of violent wake-up
calls. Sketches about arousal.Monologues about coming to a political
consciousness.The laughter of people healed. The relief of a nation whose
eyes are opened.The disappointment of those deceived. The joy that
comes with finding oneself spiritually. And maybe you know the
expression “rude awakening” as in a severe shock?
Awakening. A call to arms, new life, an invitation to a rich mix of exciting,
heart-felt, fun theatre!
The show contains themes of an adult nature.
Fourteen writers provide short plays - some light, some serious, some
hilarious - exploring different meanings of the word awakening. The show
is adults only (sixteen plus) because it contains some language and ideas
that might offend, but not if you have Spring in your sights and like drama
that gets your pulse racing. For four nights and one matinee performance
only, you are treated to all manner of things coming into being or people
finding a fresh awareness. Are you ready to enjoy something new?
Groups of 10 or more are entitled to one free ticket; groups of 20 or more
are eligible for three free tickets.
Andy Alsop, Quack
Though Daphne has gone, Brian cannot come to terms with her leaving and
summons her for a reconciliation. Can Brian once again coax Daphne to
eat from his hand? A light-hearted study of loss and reconciliation.And
feeding the ducks.
Eileen Clews, Heartless
A familiar story of love and loss. Can Ty satisfy his tyrannical boss and rise
to the challenge of creating a different kind of ending? A comedy with a
touch of the unreal.
Richard Constable, Trial and Error
How are you feeling? When Stephen goes in for a routine procedure he
gets more than he bargained for.A frothy comedy about medicine.
Martin Drury, A Loving Cup?
The coffeehouse might not be the best place to make an emotional
connection, especially as everyone Amanda meets has strengths and
weaknesses. A gentle comedy romance about the difficulty of looking for
love and taking that all-important step.
John Gray, Dawn
Sandra and Alex think they're helping both Penny and Mike by pairing them
up, but the stunning natural beauty and the spiritual occasion of
midsummer dawn awaken feelings in a different direction. A light comedy
about enlightenment.
Ian Kendall, A God Shaped Hole
Things aren't always as they seem in this existential comédie noire, even
when they are… And how do you prove faith anyway?
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Wednesday 27th March
Doors opens at 6.45pm
Show starts at 7.45pm
Thursday 28th March
Doors opens at 6.45pm
Show starts at 7.45pm
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Liz John, Umbilical
Teenager Hollie wants her childhood back. Can her Dad allow it? This dark,
edgy drama explores the fallout from a family nightmare.
Gerald Kells, First Light
Her loss is so great and he's just the gardener. But can despair turn to hope?
An existential discussion of hope and despair.
Andrew McCoy, Screen Idols
In this comic play, the greatest story ever told with a twist of Hollywood glam
and a squeeze of British wit, but just how far will Hollywood go in depicting
religion?
Shaked Mohammed, The Third Option
In a dramatic story about the nature of love and power, Sylvia is caught
between a rock and a hard place. Sometimes we all wish there was another
way out. Sometimes....there is a third option.
Robert Warrington, Tench
Memories rise from the murky depths of Myles and Gordon in a surreal black
comedy about fishing with the wrong bait.
Sandra Wathall, Shaking Up the Ordinary
A touching, comic monologue on married life.Saskia and Brendan have
been married a long time; an unexpected interruption brings new life to
their tired relationship.
Julia Wright, One More Match
A pushy dad struggles to accept his daughter's dramatic decision. A drama
about conflicting hopes and dreams.
Tim Wright, Seconds Out Stevie
A bruised and burning drama starring new comedy-sensation Stevie
McGinley. See the bright young funnyman go toe-to-toe with that heckler in
his head, his ego.
Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or above; please call for
details.
Saturday 30th March
Doors opens at 2.00pm
Show starts at 3.00pm
Friday 29th March
Doors opens at 6.45pm
Show starts at 7.45pm
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name at the box office on your arrival and you will be ticked off the list.
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on the checkout page.
All purchases will appear as 'Blue Orange Arts Limited' which is the registered charity operating
the Blue Orange Theatre.
Each performance in the Blue Orange Theatre uses an unreserved seating format.
To qualify as a concession you must be one of the following: Under 16, over 65, unemployed, a
full time student or a member of equity. Please note we will require evidence of concessionary
status.
Saturday 30th March
Doors opens at 6.45pm
Show starts at 7.45pm