‘On Air’ is a celebration of radio drama with two very different pieces presented as if the audience is watching a live radio broadcast.
The first programme is ‘Red Mullet’ by John Parker. Although never broadcast on air, it is an homage to a certain style of radio adventure drama going back to the dawn of the wireless. Set in a future Kansas City metropolis, it is a comedic action hero adventure drawing in every cliché it could possibly bump into.
The second piece is one of the most highly awarded radio dramas ever produced. ‘Cigarettes and Chocolate’, by Anthony Minghella, is virtually a period piece as it is set in the late ’80s in a world on the way to becoming what it is today. It explores the impact among a circle of friends when one of them, inexplicably, decides to stop speaking and the vacuum of her silence is filled by the oversharing voices of her friends.
The beautiful nuanced, humorous and naturalistic writing paints a moving picture of friendships, grief, love, loss, social conscience, aspiration and disappointment.
The evening will be presented with cabaret-style table seating, with seats allocated on arrival.
Parental Guidance
We suggest that this show is suitable for ages 15+ due to mature themes.
Doors open
Doors open at 7pm.
Refreshments and Raffle
Licensed bar available from doors opening, tea and coffee also available during the interval.
A raffle will be drawn at each performance: tickets available before the performance.
Venue
The production is at South Brent Village Hall, Station Approach, South Brent, TQ10 9JL, which has been home to SBADS for 100 years. The traditional village hall has a licensed bar, permanent elevated stage, induction loop and full wheelchair access.
If you are coming by car, there is limited parking on the road outside the hall, and a free public car park the other side of the railway line. Please obey the road markings – particularly the ‘no loading’ restriction around the junction outside the hall – and please park courteously wherever you park in our village.
Late admission
Please arrive in good time and take your seat by 7.30pm. Latecomers will have to wait until a suitable break in the performance and late admission may not be possible.
We are obliged to tell you...
This amateur production of "Cigarettes and Chocolate" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk. Filming and photography are strictly forbidden.