Following on from our successful PlayLab event this Summer, we are pleased to announce further dates where you will be able to see exciting new works from two emerging writers through our live theatre experience…
Featuring the voice of Lesley Sharp
PlayLab2 will showcase two captivating plays each night over a three-day period. Simply choose your preferred night and you will have the opportunity to see these compelling new works in a workshop format, with each play being rehearsed beforehand and then delivered script-in-hand by our cast of professional actors. One play will also include the voice of the well known actor, Lesley Sharp
Directed by Amelia Curtis and Peter McMillan
Join us once again for PlayLab with two exciting plays for you to enjoy
As with PlayLab this Summer, we shortlisted a total of ten plays from nearly 200 submissions, which we received from new, emerging and established playwrights all around the World. We are pleased to announce that two of these plays have been selected for your entertainment, which will be performed together each night on selected dates during October 2024.
ERT’s very own Vincent Regan will also feature in one of the plays, alongside our company of professional cast members…
ANSWERING MACHINES
Written by Jordan Noble | Directed by Amelia Curtis | Running time 60 mins | Featuring Vincent Regan | With the voice of Lesley Sharp
Lauriston Moss is facing the end alone. He and his AI assistant take stock of what he will leave behind, and they discover a mysterious piece of property in his name. When he arrives, it turns out to house a machine that believes it’s his long-deceased mother. On his last night, can he learn the lessons of generations, and leave a positive mark on the world?
The Cast
Phil McKee – the voice of AILesley Sharp – the voice of AM
Laura Peterson – Jodie
Vincent Regan – Lauriston
SHRINK
Written by Billy MacKinnon | Directed by Peter McMillan | Running time 65 mins
Against the backdrop of a world financial meltdown comes a story of two sisters – a family tale of lies, supernatural horror, murder, mass-suicide, underclass revenge and a wounded, contemporary world.
The Cast
Josie Morley – Karen
Alison Shaw – Jo
Scott Solway – George
Peter McMillan – Dominic
PlayLab has enjoyed some great reviews
After our performance of PlayLab this Summer, we were astounded by the audience reviews and we were especially pleased that the workshop format was a great success…
“Fantastic night, really enjoyed it. Both plays were great. Looking forward to the next two nights.”
“Thank you to the wonderful team at ERT tonight for their beautiful presentation of 2 new plays.”
“Thanks for bringing so much heart and energy to Healing by the Hem, presented in their PlayLab tonight.”
“I was completely blown away by the performances. They managed to deliver such tension and emotion that the hairs stood up on the back of my neck.”
“For those that didn’t get to see PlayLab, I’m sorry – you missed a treat. But I certainly didn’t.”
