Theatre503 Launches New Season Including Award Winning IN EVENT OF MOONE DISASTER

Autumn 2017 explores the EPIC at Theatre503; new writing on a larger scale with big casts, big stories and big adventures. Go big, or go home!

Lisa Spirling will make her directing debut as artistic director of Theatre503 with In Event of Moone Disaster, winner of the theatre's International Playwriting Award 2016. The play, written by AnDrew Thompson, covers 80 years of sexual politics through the story of three extraordinary women set against the backdrop of humanity's journey to the starS. Thompson's play was chosen from a shortlist of five, selected out of 1600 scripts from across 52 countries. In Event of Moone Disaster was announced as the winner after extensive debate by an expert panel including Mark Lawson, Timberlake Wertenbaker, Roy Williams, Charlotte Keatley, David Greig, Mel Kenyon, Henry Hitchings and Lily Williams.

Andrew says: 'Opportunities like this are vital to new writers to help introduce themselves to the theatre and to the theatre world at large and I feel incredibly honoured and thrilled to have this opportunity at Theatre503.'

The season will also include: Sid and Viv by Philip Correia, a coming of age drama; the UK premier of The Dark Room by Angela Betzien, which won Best New Australian Work at the Sydney Theatre Awards; Christmas showScrooge and the Seven Dwarves from The Sleeping Trees, back for a second year by popular demand; and a programme of short runs of new and emerging works, including Unbroken Festival which presents artistic responses to World Mental Health Day.

Theatre503 is passionately committed to providing a launchpad for new writers and supporting the companies that make this work happen to ensure the highest quality on its stage. In the last 18 months 169 new writers have had their work performed there, with three West End transfers and two national tours. A small venue punching well above their weight Theatre503 is air conditioned, with new comfortable seats and a first rate gastro-pub downstairs.

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The Autumn season:

Sid and Viv 30 August - 23 September

Everyone says Sid and Viv's house is dangerous, weird and a bit freaky. So why does Dunney think it feels like home? NorthSEE Theatre presents their debut production with this funny, coming of age drama, written in a unique, under-represented voice. Supported by English Touring Theatre as an ETT Forge company.

By Philip Correia | Director - Jonny Kelly | Producer - Emma Murton | Designer - Jasmine Swan

7.45pm Tues-Sat, matinees Weds and Sat | Tickets £10 - 15

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In Event of Moone Disaster 4 - 28 October

1969 - Man takes his first steps on the Moon, while Sylvia meets an astronaut at a party, who changes her world. 2055 - her granddaughter is set to become the first person to walk on Mars. Witness the adventures of three extraordinary women spanning 80 years, against the backdrop of humanity's journey to the stars.

By AnDrew Thompson | Director - Lisa Spirling

7.45pm Tues-Sat, matinees Weds and Sat | Tickets £10 - 15

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The Dark Room 8 November - 2 December

Paperbark Theatre and Thinking Aloud present the UK premiere of Angela Betzien's award-winning The Dark Room (Best New Australian Work, Sydney Theatre Awards). An intricately layered psychological thriller that sheds a harsh light on a broken society.

By Angela Betzien | Director - Audrey Sheffield

7.45pm Tues-Sat, matinees Weds and Sat | Tickets £10 - 15

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Scrooge and the Seven Dwarves 6 December - 6 January

After three sell out Christmases, The Sleeping Trees are back by popular demand with last year's smash hit show for all the family! They are a multi-award winning, three-piece, comedy trio and that like to spend their time creating surreal, physical and fast-paced comedy.

By The Sleeping Trees

Dates and times vary, please see website | Tickets £12-19

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Plus a programme of short runs and one night shows including:

Sharp Teeth 3 September, 7.45pm
Sharp Teeth Theatre bring together theatre, storytelling, poetry and music to create a night of riotous Sunday fun. They've had raps about stolen bikes, poems about cottaging, performances from drag kings, new writing about women who climb The Shard, and improvised storytelling about Lance Armstrong getting lost in a bathtub of meat, amongst many other things.

£12 / £10

Sahar Speaks: Voices of Women from Afghanistan 15 & 16 October, 7.45pm
Brave new work by Afghan female journalists that reflects on their lives. These short plays include their struggles and triumphs, from dressing as a boy to go to school and being forced to marry as a child.

£10 / £8

Unbroken Festival 29-30 October, 7.45pm
After last year's success, Unbroken Festival returns to Theatre503. Featuring new writing, live music, visual art, workshops, a short lm screening and various panel discussions Unbroken presents a series of artistic responses to World Mental Health Day.

£10 / £8

The Knitting Pattern 19-20 November, 7.45pm
In 18th century France, ruined aristocrat Purl meets a group of extraordinary women who shape destiny through their needles and yarn. This play - with set and props by textile students at Chelsea School of Art - is Purl's story, told through knitting.

£12 / £10

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