The Swan pub in Dobcross to host London theatre production

Following on from sell out performances by the Marsden-based Mikron Theatre Company at The Swan, Dobcross, new landlords, Tim Newbold and Michael Powis find themselves much in demand as London-based writer, Gavin Crippen selected the pub to host two nights of his touring production of “Cupcakes & Carousels” a psychological drama that was nominated for the North West Best New Play Award last year.

Michael said: ”Gavin came up last week to measure up for the set, which they will be bringing with them – direct from its run in London!

“The Swan in Dobcross is very much at the heart of the community and we are thrilled to have the function room used for the arts as well as parties, meetings, conferences, education etc.

“Our customers are really open to new things and they tell us it is lovely to have things going on right here in Saddleworth. They appreciate the opportunity to have a great night out without having to drive anywhere or tackle public transport.”

About the play;

A Rebours Theatre Company.

CUPCAKES AND CAROUSELS by Gavin Crippin

It’s murder being happy all the time.

Fresh of the back of their critically acclaimed, award nominated (Best Production, Best Actor – Matthew Hattersely – Buxton Fringe Awards) play Kafka in the Sink, A Rebours Theatre Company are back with a reworked and extended version of the sell out show Cupcakes and Carousels;

“Oh… I do like to be beside the seaside…”

For newlyweds Ben and Anna, life should be all fun and frolics by the seaside, but a relationship built on lies is a relationship built on sand and madness is lurking in the darkness, all encompassing madness that will destroy everything in its path.

Premiered at 2011 Not Part Of Festival Manchester, where the play received the nomination for North West Playwrights Best New Play Award, Cupcakes and Carousels is the 4th piece of new writing by playwright Gavin Crippin and the theatre company, A Rebours Theatre Co.

A psychologically challenging drama, the play is a brutal look at the effect abuse and mental illness can have on relationships both old and new. Told through a non linear narrative, this is must see theatre this autumn.

The production is set to be toured throughout the North West and London venues in October 2012.

The Swan, Dobcross is delighted to host this acclaimed production for Saddleworth audiences. Direct from London to Dobcross!

Performances start at 8pm.

Tickets are £7 each and are on sale now at the pub. The performance dates are: Weds 17th and Thurs 18th October.

Author: Jude Gidney - Editor

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