OK, so that’s obviously a sensational headline, but I bet it got your attention. And, sometimes, rehearsing a play does feel just a little like belonging to a secret society – albeit one working to produce something positive, illuminating and even entertaining. We meet at night, often in a room under ground and without windows, to recite our text and plan the next move. Then on an agreed date, with watches synchronised, we burst forth upon the public to make our point.
There are three such groups at work right now on the plays that form our mini-season exploring all aspects of terrorism on both the personal and political levels. The Bus, Terrorism and Talking to Terrorists are all cast and in rehearsal with the first (The Bus) due to open on Saturday, 14 March (see web site for full details).
Each of the plays is very distinctive and takes a different approach to the others; Terrorism is a comedy – honest! This makes three visits to The Crescent essential if you are to make the most of this unique opportunity to see how theatre is addressing one of the key concerns for mankind in the early years of the twenty-first century. And, that’s exactly why we’re presenting this mini-season; theatre has always played a role in helping people to understand their lives, throw light on recent events and even to prompt people into thinking about how the world could be a better place for everyone. As a community-based organisation, The Crescent is ideally placed to present these important plays and stimulate debate.
I do hope you’ll agree that this is an important initiative and that you’ll support us over the coming weeks by coming to see these plays and joining us at some of the associated events that are being planned. And, of course, keep an eye on this blog for regular updates from the cells!
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