PlayLab 2

Following on from our successful PlayLab event this Summer, we are pleased to announce further dates where you will be able to see exciting new works from two emerging writers through our live theatre experience.

PlayLab2 will showcase two captivating plays each night over a three-day period. Simply choose your preferred night and you will have the opportunity to see these compelling new works in a workshop format, with each play being rehearsed beforehand and then delivered script-in-hand by our cast of professional actors.

Featuring a live performance by Vincent Regan

We are very pleased to announce that ERT’s very own Vincent Regan will star in one of the plays every night, which will be presented in a workshop format. Vincent will also be accompanied by other cast members, who will be announced very soon!

Join us once again for PlayLab with two exciting plays for you to enjoy

As with PlayLab this Summer, we shortlisted a total of ten plays from nearly 200 submissions, which we received from new, emerging and etablished playwrights all around the World. We are pleased to announce that two of these plays have been selected for your entertainment, which will be performed together each night on selected dates this Autumn…

SHRINK

Written by Billy Mackinnon | Cast to be announced | Running time 80 mins

Against the backdrop of a world financial meltdown comes a story of two sisters – a family tale of lies, supernatural horror, murder, mass-suicide, underclass revenge and a wounded, contemporary world.

ANSWERING MACHINES

Written by Jordan Noble | Staring Vincent Regan and other cast to be announced | Running time 60 mins

Lauriston Moss is facing the end alone. He and his AI assistant take stock of what he will leave behind, and they discover a mysterious piece of property in his name. When he arrives, it turns out to house a machine that believes it’s his long-deceased mother. On his last night, can he learn the lessons of generations, and leave a positive mark on the world? 

PlayLab has enjoyed some great reviews

After our performance of PlayLab  this Summer, we were astounded by the audience reviews and we were especially pleased that the workshop format was a great success…

“Fantastic night, really enjoyed it. Both plays were great. Looking forward to the next two nights.”

“Thank you to the wonderful team at ERT tonight for their beautiful presentation of 2 new plays.”

“Thanks for bringing so much heart and energy to Healing by the Hem, presented in their PlayLab tonight.”

“I was completely blown away by the performances. They managed to deliver such tension and emotion that the hairs stood up on the back of my neck.”

“For those that didn’t get to see PlayLab, I’m sorry – you missed a treat. But I certainly didn’t.”

We hope that you thoroughly enjoy PlayLab and we look forward to seeing you soon!