Bruised Sky Productions
Manor

15th March - 3rd April
7:30pm
Tickets: £12 / £10

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020 7240 6283 / boxoffice@tristanbatestheatre.co.uk

Written by Martin Murphy
Directed by James Kermack
Website: www.bruisedskyproductions.com

A brutal, black comedy about London’s underworld. Three men are thrown together by violence and love under the canopied lights of a pool hall. A modern gangster story, Manor transforms the language of city’s grimy underbelly into a fast-moving, lyrical experience.

Writer Martin Murphy scratches deep beneath the surface of this world, showing the humanity in those who horrify us and transforming the most minor infidelity into an unforgivable sin.

Reviews

'Credit to director James Kermack who has managed to create a powerful, if grim, evening of theatre'. Whats on Stage

' But the fast-paced, lyrically aggressive script by Martin Murphy consciously captures the punchy cockney wit, slang, and tough talk, skilfully interspersed with moments of fragility and expertly delivered comedy.

The four-strong cast deliver an impeccably error-free performance given the long, unbroken, and speedy dialogues. Minimal props and set design help emphasise the true star of Manor: the captivating dialogue. The script and its deliverance are enough to set the atmospheric scenes, and my, it's done well.' SpoonFed

"Brutally beautiful with captivating performances" Remote Goat

'The performance notes for this absorbing play specify that it should include no interval, and it's clear why: it would be a crime to halt the breathtaking momentum of Martin Murphy's frenetic script, driven throughout by its aggressive rhythms and by turns wickedly funny and starkly beautiful.' Chris Sims, RemoteGoat

‘Manor is dark and hard hitting. Murphy’s writing is brutal, poetic and bloody funny. A play which deserves to be seen in the flesh’.- David Scinto. Writer, Sexy Beast, 44 Inch Chest

Other Events

Tuesday 23rd and 30th March: Post Show Discussions with David Scinto. Writer, Sexy Beast, 44 Inch Chest

Audience Notes

This show contains frequent explicit language. Not suitable for under 15 years.