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.
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“Little gem of a play” – The Stage
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“Funny, frank and clear-sighted” – The Scotsman
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“Clever and affecting” – Bouquets & Brickbats
“A beautiful act of trust” – The Independent
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22 April – Whalley Library Spot On Lancashire
23 April – Poulton Library Spot On Lancashire
24 April – Heysham Library Spot On Lancashire
25 April – The Club Kirkby Stephen Scaffolding – Highlights Rural Touring Scheme
26 April – Amble Parish Hall Scaffolding – Highlights Rural Touring Scheme
27 April – Hearth Arts Centre Scaffolding – Highlights Rural Touring Scheme
9 May – Neville Studio, Nottingham Playhouse
22-24 May – Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath
30 May – Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre Sterts Arts & Environmental Centre
23-27 Sep – Drayton Arms Theatre, on sale TBC
Curtain raiser info:
At selected venues, in addition to the play, there will be a short 15 – 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 have been invited to join in this performance. The lyrics are set to Makaton and it will be a chance to hear brilliant original songs and learn a few Makaton signs (the signing system for non-verbal people). Join us for a short and sweet double bill celebrating connection.
Access
This performance is 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.
