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Thurs 4 May - Sat 27 May 06 directed by Mark Babych designed by Hannah Clark |
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‘Quite simply a stunning piece of theatre, driven by three of the most striking stage performances of the year’ Bolton Evening News
‘A well-performed, entertaining, funny and thought-provoking production’ British Theatre Guide ‘A terrific piece… very funny… Mark Babych paces it perfectly' Manchester Evening News What happens when you can't distinguish between the inmates and the shrinks? Carry on laughing!
In a psychiatric ward, a young Black patient, Christopher, awaits his final interview with the hospital's conceited consultant Robert and his young psychiatrist protégée, Bruce. Christopher claims that he is the long lost son of an African dictator, and that the oranges he sees in the fruit bowl are actually blue!
Joe Penhall's riveting and funny play astounded the critics when it was first performed at the National Theatre in 2000, where it played to sellout houses and won the Olivier Award for Best New Play, the Evening Standard Best Play of the Year, and the Critics' Circle Theatre Award for Best New Play.
Two psychiatrists battle over Christopher's diagnosis and treatment in a display of witty and verbal fireworks, leading to a totally unexpected conclusion. Production Photos:
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