by Lucy Bell
Sheridan is having a bad day. Her church is closing, Adult Social Care are on her case, and she can’t work out which ingredients she needs to make a bomb. With no one else to turn to, she climbs the scaffolding around a leaking steeple with a few questions for Whoever Is In Charge.
Developed in association with Bristol Old Vic and following a critically acclaimed run at Edinburgh Fringe, Scaffolding is an explosive new play about strength, love and community performed by Kerry Norton, directed by Natalie Simone and supported by Arts Council England.
“Put simply, Scaffolding is why we go to the theatre.” – Simon Parker, Western Morning News
“A tender, softly defiant play…A play I’d love to witness again.” – Tim Norman, Theatrabilia
★ ★ ★ ★ “Little gem of a play” – The Stage
★ ★ ★ ★ “Funny, frank and clear-sighted” – The Scotsman
★ ★ ★ ★ “Clever and affecting” – Bouquets & Brickbats
“A beautiful act of trust” – The Independent
BOOK TICKETS HERE: 23-27 Sep ’25 – Drayton Arms Theatre Scaffolding – Drayton Arms Theatre
View trailer here: https://youtu.be/saQ1FG5Zbuo?si=8gVsnk5xxQhKDCUC
The Spring 2025 remount visited: Whalley Library, Poulton Library, Heysham Library, The Club Kirkby Stephen, Amble Parish Hall, Hearth Arts Centre, Neville Studio, Ustinov Studio & Sterts Arts & Environmental Centre. Thank you to Highlights North, Spot On Lancashire & Drayton Arms Theatre for supporting the tour.
Double bill info:
At selected performances, in addition to the play, there is a 20 minute performance of songs on themes of connection written by carers and young people with Learning Disabilities in the Documental Productions community. Local choirs are invited to join in these performances.
Credits:
| Creative & Production team | |
| Kerry Norton | Performer / Sheridan |
| Natalie Simone | Director |
| Lucy Bell | Writer / Project Manager |
| Ella Barraclough | Set & Costume Designer |
| Rachael Duthie | Lighting Designer/ PM consultancy |
| Joseff Harris | Sound Designer/Composer |
| Karla Shacklock | Movement Director |
| Naomi Turner | Senior Producer |
| Josh Lucas | Technical Stage Manager |
| Engagement | |
| Susannah Bramwell | Engagement Producer |
| Joanne Rogers | Song writing facilitator |
| Emma Kensole | Song writing facilitator |
| Alison Wright | Makaton signing lead |
Thank you to the original director Lillian Waddington, producer Jessamie Edkins O’Brien and actor Suzanna Hamilton and the original creative team.
Access
All performances are relaxed. This means we welcome anyone who prefers to attend events in a more informal environment for example neurodivergent audience members and those with learning disabilities and/or additional sensory and communication needs. During the show, audience members should feel comfortable making noise and moving around as and when they need to in a friendly environment. There is an admittance anytime policy, so you are free to come and go as you please. A number of sensory support items will be available, including fidget toys and ear defenders, as well as a Sensory & Scene Breakdown document which will detail what to expect in terms of content, bright lights, and loud sounds.
