The Zone Theatre Company Presents STATE OF FEAR. RESPONSIBILITY TO...?

Seven new plays by emerging playwrights in response to the current political climate in the UK. 'State of Fear. Responsibilty to...?' explores society's challenges, prejudices, perspectives and uncertainties, because we believe theatre should ask questions and spark debate. Refugee crisis? EU Referendum? Islamophobia? Immigration? Whose opinions do we have and who do we trust?

Having received over 200 submissions by writers from all over the UK, Time Zone Theatre have selected seven original plays which will be performed at Southwark Playhouse. An evening of new writing, directed and performed by some of London's most exciting talent.

These seven plays have been selected:

Britain for Breakfast by David Bottomley

Two of only six survivors of an inflatable raft launched from Syria are interviewed by a British police inspector. She tries to maintain control, but by the end of their harrowing stories, who is more traumatised? How do you ever heal the real cost of human trafficking?

Walruses by Daniel Segeth

Myles is seeking answers. As the major world powers cut-off aid to Africa, Myles confronts an executive at the charity he works for. A conversation that will change his world forever.

The Fabulous Derek Alfrick by Tom Powell

Derek Alfrick is a person. And like you, he's sometimes nice. Maybe he's nicer than you. No, he's definitely nicer than you. One day, Mr. Alfrick has a spectacular moment of kindness. Weakness. And he gets exactly what he deserves. Poor Derek.

The Watchers by Jayne Woodhouse

In a dystopian near-future, Sarah is leading a campaign of violent action against an oppressive regime. The play follows the path from apathy to extremism through one young woman's response to the pressures of her time.

Just Like Me by Rob Johnston

Two strangers meet on the street. One intends to connect. The other is keen to remain invisible. Evasion piles on denial as the fear of being noticed becomes ever more absurd, and the urge to connect turns increasingly sinister.

Life Sentence by Siân Rowland

While thousands struggle to gain entry to Europe, some will sacrifice everything to leave the comfort of home behind. A mother is in ruin as the child she once knew leaves her with nothing but the stigma of his destination. Love, loss, guilt...and the will to forgive?

Season's Greetings by Mai Le Dinh

A group of friends are enjoying their Christmas break by the sea, away from the hustle and bustle of London town, when they find themselves being interrupted by whirling helicopters and a knock on the door as a refugee boat washes ashore. Why didn't they stop at the house down the street?

ABOUT TIME ZONE THEATRE

TIME ZONE THEATRE LTD is a London-based theatre company which aims to encourage collaboration between British and International Artists. We produce bold and daring work with the opportunity for experimentation and innovation and we embrace diversity in the arts. Our interest lies in working with new writers as well as producing adaptations and reinterpretations of classic plays. Recent productions include Othello (Rose Playhouse, 2015) and Shoot, I didn't mean that / The Last Days of Mankind (Tristan Bates Theatre, 2014), wich was awarded Arts Council Funding.

Box office: 020 7407 0234 or online via southwarkplayhouse.co.uk

Tickets: £ 9 in advance / £ 11 at the door

Web: www.timezonetheatre.com, http://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk

Twitter: @TimeZoneTheatre, @swkplay, #StateOfFear

Directors: Tessa Hart, Stevan Mijailovic, Pamela Schermann, John Young

Writers: David Bottomley, Mai Le Dinh, Rob Johnston, Tom Powell, Siân Rowland, Daniel Segeth, Jayne Woodhouse.

Producers: Pamela Schermann, Stevan Mijailovic

Presented by Time Zone Theatre

www.timezonetheatre.com

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