TS Theatre Productions bring Martin Sherman’s hard-hitting and incredibly moving play to Swindon for one night only.
In 1934 Berlin on the eve of the Nazi incursion, Max, a grifter and his lover Rudy are recovering from a night of debauchery with an SA trooper. Two soldiers burst into the apartment and slit their guest’s throat, beginning a nightmare odyssey through Nazi Germany.
TS Theatre are known for tackling plays that challenge themselves and their audiences. Choosing ‘Bent’ is very much in this tradition. And for three new TS members, being cast is throwing them straight in at the deep end. As Olie Hunking, who plays the camp kapo puts it: ‘I haven’t done any acting since I was at school but when a friend said he was auditioning, despite being nervous, I jumped at the chance. I’m really interested in this period of history and the play is a really powerful story. I’m very excited to be a part of it.’
Bent sheds an uncompromising light on one of the darkest periods of human history. Beginning rehearsals on Remembrance Sunday is a powerful reminder for the company of the many struggles against tyranny that continue to the present day; struggles that make this play completely relevant to the world of 2017. Don’t miss this exciting new offering from TS Productions.
‘If you were not in the audience for Great Expectations then you missed out!’
The Swindonian, 2017
‘We were all so mesmerised that when the play finally came to an end, it was one of those moments where you let out a breath (not realising you were holding on to it) and say “wow”.’
Swindon Advertiser, 2016
‘TS perform uncompromising theatre for modern times, relishing challenging themselves as much as the audience. Go and see whatever they come up with next.’
Gig Monkey, 2014
Director: Jane Dale
Date: Saturday 27th January 2018 Time: 7.30pm
Venue: The Platform, Farringdon Road, Swindon, SN1 5PJ
Age guidance: 16+ due to strong language and sexual references, and scenes of violence.
Tickets: £10.00- £12.00 Available online through www.ticketsource.co.uk.
