THE BEAR by Angela Clerkin, in co-production with Improbable
Tue 21 May – Sat 8 Jun, 7:45pm
Angela is a solicitor's clerk. She works with the defence team during criminal trials. The job brings her face to face with people accused of GBH, rape and murder.
In the cells under the Old Bailey, Angela meets her client who is on trial for murder. “I didn't do it." He says. "The Bear did it.”
Eve is a 13 year old vampire...Eve does everything a good little vampire girl should, including drinking her (human) sister’s blood. But one day, Tabby tires of opening her veins and, in a breath, the whole world changes.
Ondisting depicts the bond between an injured youth club leader, a victim of the riots, and a talented dance apprentice who is forced to put her ‘rioting’ wrongs right. But will she escape punishment?
A platform for two young companies to showcase full length work. Expect individual new voices, and engaging performances which is previously seen us resent work ranging from new writing to physical theatre. This year you can expect even more exciting new works from up-coming companies.
Take A Deep Breath And Breathe *SAT MATINEE JUST ADDED
Tue 16 Apr – Sat 20 Apr, 7:30pm
Inspired by the Greek mythology Lysistrata, this honest, humorous and moving new play by Bola Agbaje explores the power struggles, choices and determinations of young men and women wrapped up in a life where rules are made and broken and relationships are tested to their limits.
Please Note: this performance starts at 19:30 from The Blue Mountain Cafe, 18 North Cross Road, Dulwich, London SE22 9EU.
In collaboration with award-winning playwright Rachel De-lahay, Ovalhouse’s young drama group will be present a promenade, site-specific performance about growing up through different generations.
Ovalhouse Creative Youth Week will feature an exhibition of Demonstrate! work in the Ovalhouse Cafe/Gallery. This will include photography of the young people and their art work.