Rose Theatre Kingston
Dumb Show
1 April - 17 April
By Joe Penhall
Directed by Stephen Unwin
Starring:
Sanjeev Bhaskar (The Kumars at No.42, Goodness Gracious Me)
Dexter Fletcher (Hotel Babylon; Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels)
Emma Cunniffe (The Lakes)
Click here to watch the official Dumb Show trailer
Barry, aka ‘Mr Saturday Night' TV comedian and presenter, has never quite been able to grasp the celebrity lifestyle he so desperately craves. So when two corporate bankers lure him with the promise of serious money and the perks of fame, he greedily takes the bait. However, celebrity comes at a price and Barry ends up paying much more than he bargained for ...
Joe Penhall's brilliant black comedy is a dark, hilarious and gripping account of the celebrity-obsessed society we live in today and a vivid reminder of our voracious appetite for the classic tabloid sting.
Winner of the Evening Standard, Olivier and Critics Circle awards for Best Play, Joe Penhall is the writer of Blue/Orange which ran at the National Theatre and subsequently in the West End. This is the first major revival of this dazzling and hugely entertaining play since its premiere in 2004 and remains more relevant today
than ever before. He has also written the screenplay for the new major film release, The Road. Dumb Show is directed by Stephen Unwin who continues to receive critical acclaim for his work, most recently The Winslow Boy and Miss Julie.
‘very funny' The Observer
‘a funny furious tirade' The Guardian
‘superb..mesmerising...utterly persuasive...the twists keep coming until the very last line'
The Daily Telegraph
‘brilliantly written and shaped and unpeels with a flourish' The Observer
Please be aware that this production contains some strong language, and is recommended for ages 14+
FREE TICKETS for Under 26's available for this show. Click here to book now. Proof of your age will be required when you pick up tickets.
Tickets £10, £16, £20, £25. Pit cushions £7. 1 & 5 April - all auditorium £17.50
Matinee(s) Saturday matinees 2.30pm. Thursday matinee 8 & 15 April 2.30pm.
Evening(s) 7.30pm
