Theatre Fest West celebrates work from across the South West

Published: 22 January 2017
Reporter: Sandra Giorgetti

We Are Ian
Spillikin
Thor & Loki

The sixth annual Theatre Fest West runs from 10 to 25 February.

Salisbury Playhouse leads Salisbury Arts Centre, The Pound in Corsham and Trowbridge Arts in this regular showcase of work from across the region, together with other events which this year include a Symposium looking at diversity and equality in the arts, Theatre Fest West Prize Readings and workshops.

Live performances take place across a number of venues and there is also a programme for young audiences.

Jo Newman, associate director at Salisbury Playhouse, said, "this festival is all about celebrating and championing the brilliant work which is being made across the south west. We're really excited by this year's programme; there's something different every night and a chance to experience the best new theatre being made right here in the region".

The programme includes:

  • Open Attic — Much Ado About Puffin (suitable for families)
  • Stuff and Nonsense — 3 Little Pigs (suitable for families)
  • Kid Carpet —Castle Builder and The Super Mega Rockin’ Rock Show (suitable for families)
  • Sylvia Rimat — This Moment Now
  • House of Blakewell — Thor & Loki – a new musical (sharing)
  • In Bed With My Brother — We are Ian
  • Rebecca Tantony — All the Journeys I Never Took
  • Theatre Alibi — Fish Eye
  • Running Dog Theatre — Wanna Dance with Somebody
  • John Udry Punches Gravity in the Face
  • BTEC Ensemble performance — Say That Again
  • Great White Males — Cuncrete
  • Pipeline Theatre — Spillikin – a love story
  • Little Bulb Theatre — Wail

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