THE STATESMAN to Premiere at Theatro Technis in September
Performances will run from September 10th - 27th.
In New York-based writer Joel Marlin's new absurdist comedy about the importance of laughter itself, The Statesman tells the story of a humourless village and the bitter old man whose job it is to teach them how to be funny.
In this novel six-hander, a small village stands defiantly apart from its neighbours as a place where humour is outlawed. A dull, harmonious peace reigns - but when a boy is exiled for the forbidden act of laughter, his case catches the eye of the Queen. Intrigued, she dispatches a representative to uncover the truth.
Now, with just one week to prove they're capable of comedy, the villagers and their stern Governor face a terrifying dilemma: to protect their way of life, they must learn how to become the very thing they are not - funny.
Fast-paced, sharp, and bitingly relevant, The Statesman blends political satire with heart, asking audiences the question: how does laughter unite us when it appears that little does?
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The Wasp Greenwich Theatre (9/04-9/12) |
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Orchestral Qawwali Project The Royal Albert Hall (10/24-10/24) |
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The Go-Between Seckford Theatre (8/26-8/26) |
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National Dance Company Wales - Blue | Glas Festival Theatre (9/11-9/11) |
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Here’s to the Ladies! Upstairs at the Gatehouse (8/14-8/16) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Harrogate Theatre (2/27-2/27) |
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone™ In Concert (PG) Royal Albert Hall (9/25-9/27) |