Bridging the Gap is eight short plays from September 24-26 at Halle St Peter’s, Manchester.
Award-winning north west writers have come together with directing and acting talent in the region for world premières with an ensuing debate that promises an industry-wide discussion on how to move forward.
Writers are Jim Cartwright, Chris Hoyle, Charlotte Keatley, Ian Kershaw, Sarah McDonald Hughes, Ian Puleston-Davies, Punam Ramchurn and Simon Stephens.
Julie Hesmondhalgh leads a cast of north west actors with acclaimed directors Joyce Branagh, David Fleeshman, Justine Potter, Martha Simon, Stefan Escreet, Liz Stephenson and Anthony Banks.