Quirky Bird Theatre presents Polly Stenham’s searing debut That Face - to be staged at the Wyvern Theatre on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 July.
Originally produced at the Royal Court in 2007, it received outstanding reviews and was nominated for several awards. Polly Stenham received both the Charles Wintour Award 2007 and the Critics Circle award 2008 for most Promising Playwright.
That Face tells the story of a family. Mia is at boarding school. She has access to drugs. They are Martha’s. Henry is preparing for art college. He has access to alcohol. From Martha. Martha controls their lives. Martha is their mother.
Quirky Bird Theatre previously presented Stenham’s second play Tusk Tusk, which won seven awards at the All England Theatre Festival 2016. Awards included Best Young Actor, Best Director and Best Play. Their work has been described as ‘flawless, innovative and full of creativity’. That Face opened at The Alma in February, touring throughout the region before arriving at Swindon Arts Centre. Following their Swindon the production will be transferring to Edinburgh Fringe.
Tickets: ?13.00
Concessions: ?2.00 off
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