Theatrical ‘splinter group’ set to perform ‘passion project’
A breakaway group of actors from Sleaford Little Theatre are set to perform their own ‘passion project’ on the stage this autumn.
One of the trio involved, Laura Davies, explained: “I am on the committee at Sleaford and myself and the chair (Andy Canadine) have gone rogue and formed a little group (with the blessing of the rest of the committee) called ‘Gone Rogue Theatre’.
"This is a ‘Passion Project‘ of ours to perform ‘Art’ by Yasmina Reza at the theatre in September."
It became an international sensation after its premiere in Paris in 1994. The play went on to win Best Comedy at the Laurence Oliver Awards and best Play at the Tony Awards, captivating audiences with its razor-sharp wit, explosive arguments and recognizable friendships.
Laura said: "This was an award winning play in its day which showed in the West End in the 1990’s and then toured the country - more recently it went to Broadway with James Corden.”
The story sees three friends fall out over the purchase of a painting in a moving but hilarious way. Follow them on a journey of discovery, confrontation and brutally honest conversations.
Andy will be fresh from his professional tour of Northanger Abbey with Moving Parts Theatre, along with Laura who recently appeared in an award winning production at Hunstanton for the One Act Play Festival, and Ollie Guilliatt who has been handpicked and returns back to the stage following his director role for the play ‘Alice in Wonderland ‘ at the Playhouse.
“In this instance the theatre will benefit from the production and it has enabled two members who were very keen to perform a particular play,” said Laura.
“Rehearsals are proving such fun with an hilarious script."
They have also brought in another familiar to local audiences, Callum Thursby, to do the lighting with some magical effects.
The play is on at Sleaford Playhouse from September 16-19, at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10, go to: https://sleafordplayhouse.co.uk/tickets/2026/art