Poison, Hate & Vitriol
Chalk Line Theatre
Tue 28th Feb - Sun 5th Mar
19:00,14:45,18:30 (
90 mins)
Theatre
Tickets from £17.00
Venue: Crescent
Age Guidance: 15+
Swearing, Hateful Language, Suicide, Strobe/Flashing Lights
When ‘SHARON’ is created by left wing journalist Jaz, his wife Kelly is swept along for the ride. A fake online persona modeled on the Katie Hopkins and Andrew Tates of the world, ‘SHARON’ was made to rile up hatred – and it’s Kelly, a former journalist herself, who is forced into the starring role. But as the experiment begins to go too far, the cracks will begin to show in this comfortable marriage…
The ‘Relaxed Performance’ showings will feature the following adjustments:
– Low level house lights remain on throughout
– Sound effects will be reduced in volume
– Audience can be admitted and readmitted at any time
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Chalk Line Theatre
Chalk Line Theatre is a multi-award-winning company based in Luton, who tour work both nationally and internationally.
The company is run by Co-Artistic Directors Sam Edmunds and Vikesh Godhwani. Chalk Line’s work is both thematically and visually ambitious, receiving great critical acclaim on their approach to contemporary theatre-making. As a company they look to experiment with form, by tackling socio-political subject matters in an innovative way that is ultimately challenging yet entertaining.
Chalk Line most recently won the Untapped Award for their Edinburgh hit, Blanket Ban. They are thrilled to be returning to The Vault Festival following their critically acclaimed, The Nobodies which after premiering at the festival, toured nationally and internationally, won a Standing Ovation award for Best Ensemble, was nominated for an Offfest and won best International achievement at the Malta Arts Awards.
Beyond the stage, Chalk Line provides free self-producing workshops to working-class artists and helps mentor emerging directors and producers. They deliver workshops in schools and youth theatre groups, whilst also providing free or discounted theatre trips for young creatives to see their work, partnering with organisations such as Revoluton Arts, artsdepot, NT Connections and NGYT.
Press & Reviews
Praise for previous work:
The Nobodies
'Definitely worth seeing. Full of swagger and moral ambiguities.' - Lyn Gardner
A Younger Theatre
★★★★★
'Amy Guyler’s script is genius, masterfully balancing stark political commentary with bold theatricality'
Upper Circle
★★★★★
'An equally exciting and terrifying work, with beautiful touches of humour: The Nobodies is one to watch'
North West End
★★★★★
'This is a bold and of the moment drama.'
The Guardian
★★★★
'The real joy of Chalk Line Theatre’s production is in the storytelling – bold, engaging and conducted with energy and commitment.'
Blanket Ban
"It makes theatre seem essential when it so often doesn't." Lyn Gardner, Stage Door
Theatre Weekly
★★★★★
"Hard-hitting, and painfully eye-opening"
The Skinny
★★★★★
"A heart-shatteringly brilliant piece of theatre"
MickeyJoTheatre
★★★★★ "Theatre such as this is rare"
Whatsonstage
★★★★
"It seems impossible to leave Blanket Ban without a sense of
the great peril of the lack of abortion access in Malta – and of course,
across the western world"
Wee Review
★★★★
"Blanket Ban is Fringe theatre at its best...a fast-paced, punchy
and powerful production"
Cast & Creative Team Writer: AMY GUYLER
Director: VIKESH GODHWANI
Sound Designer: MATTEO DEPARES
Production Manager: CHAZ WEBB
Dramaturgs: VIKESH GODHWANI & SAM EDMUNDS
Producer: CHALK LINE THEATRE
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