The Static comes to Hat Factory

Award winning company ThickSkin, who combine bold Frantic Assembly inspired movement work with sharp, edgy theatre, come to Luton’s Hat Factory, Bute Street, Luton, on October 18 with new play The Static.

The show, which has wowed critics during its world premiere run at the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe, is a kinetic coming-of age story about desire, guilt and mind over matter, and follow up to ThickSkin’s critically acclaimed Blackout, also written by Davey Anderson. Anderson’s previous work includes the National Theatre of Scotland supported Snuff (2006).

Combining a striking mix of multi-media, movement and text, this visually arresting and fast-paced new play explores the ugly flipside to positive thinking – the terrifying idea that our darkest fantasies could come true.

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The play is centered on Sparky, a bright but volatile 15-year-old boy, who is written off at school as a disruptive influence and lost cause. When he falls in love with classmate Siouxsie his thoughts become telekinetic. How will he use his newfound superpower – to win Siouxsie’s heart, or to take revenge on his classmates and teachers?

Continuing their tradition of developing and showcasing emergent talent alongside established artists, ThickSkin is reunited with 21-year-old Brian Vernel who won over 2010 Fringe audiences with his compelling performance as young skinhead offender James, the lead character in Blackout. As part of a cast of four, Brian takes centre stage as Sparky.

Also in the cast is Nick Rhys (Leo Brodie from River City, BBC Scotland), Pauline Lockhart and Samantha Foley.

For ages: 14+ (some strong language)
For a video about the production go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMtaXDXQjB0 or for more information go to www.thickskintheatre.co.uk

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For tickets call 01582 878100 or go online to www.thehatfactory.org

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