JOHN SHOOTER, artistic director and producer of PRECISELY PETER PRODUCTIONS will direct DENNIS POTTERS’, BRIMSTONE and TREACLE at SideMart Theatrical Grocery on various dates (listed below) in May.

CAST

Amy (Bates) – BRIGITTE ROBINSON

Tom (Bates) – TBC

Patti (Bates) – NICOLE WILSON

Martin – SCOTT GARLAND

Set and costume designs by RACHEL FORBES, Sound design by TIM LINDSAY, lighting design by NELSON ROGERS, stage management by HANNAH MARTIN

SYNOPSIS

The play is set in North London (England) in 1977. A middle-aged, middle- class couple (Amy and Tom Bates) are torn apart and struggling to come to terms with life after a hit-and-run accident which has left their only daughter (Patti) bed-ridden and unable to communicate and in need of round-the-clock care.

While Tom sinks deeper into reclusive, embittered despair, Amy (who holds a deep religious faith) prays for a miracle.

One day, and seemingly out of nowhere, a mysterious stranger appears on their doorstep and claims that he was once romantically linked to their daughter.

The silver-tongued charmer persuades the Bates’ to let him stay and help look after Patti. They (eventually) agree but this decision will result in a horrific turn of events.

THE AUTHOR

DENNIS POTTER is known internationally for his (TV) work including THE SINGING DETECTIVE, PENNIES FROM HEAVEN and LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR.

He is said to have revolutionised the face of British TV in the 70’s and 80’s.

BRIMSTONE and TREACLE was originally commissioned by the BBC for their Play for Today series in 1974. However, on completion, it was considered far too shocking for TV and was subsequently banned by (the then) director of television programs, Alasdair Milne who, while stressing its sheer brilliance, described it as nauseating.

DENNIS POTTER described BRIMSTONE and TREACLE as being his best play.

BRIMSTONE and TREACLE

Address:

SideMart Theatrical Grocery

1362, Queen St East

PERFORMANCES

May 5th, Tues - 8pm PREVIEW

May 6th, Weds – 8pm PRESS NIGHT

May 7th, Thurs – 8pm

May 8th, Fri – 8pm

May 9th, Sat matinee – 3pm

May 9th, Sat – 8pm

May 10th, Sun matinee 3pm

May 11th, Mon NO PERFORMANCE

May 12th, Tues – 8pm

May 13th, Weds – 8pm

May 14th, Thurs – 8pm

May 15th, Fri – 8pm

May 16th, Sat matinee - 3pm

May 16th, Sat – 8pm

May 17th, Sun matinee 3pm - CLOSING

Tickets

Online:

www.brownpapertickets.com

A limited amount of tickets may be available on the door, subject to availability.

Price: $25

Photo: Sting as Martin on cover of videocassette. ©1982 Namara Films.