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Theatre

Theatre

The power of truth-telling comes alive in a striking lineup of works that explore the climate emergency, colonialism and politics.

Theatre Programme

  1. Two men in suits stand looking at the viewer, situated in a grand hall with marble columns

    Make It Happen

    Wed 30 Jul – Sat 9 Aug
  2. The Dan Daw Show

    Sat 2 – Mon 4 Aug
  3. An ensemble of performers walk across a stage holding a wooden prop. They are all wearing different shades of grey.

    Works and Days

    Thu 7 – Sun 10 Aug
  4. A person sits on stage looking off into the distance

    Cutting the Tightrope

    Thu 14 – Sun 17 Aug
  5. Faustus in Africa!

    Wed 20 – Sat 23 Aug
  6. A man crouches on stage looking up at a group of people standing behind him, they are reaching their hands out towards him

    As You Like It A Radical Retelling

    Wed 20 – Sat 23 Aug

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