Island Town
Coming to the Tron Theatre in April, Island Town is a blistering and darkly funny play from award-winning playwright Simon Longman capturing the ache of growing up in a community that feels forgotten.
About Island Town
“Got each other don’t we? And that’s what home is. I think anyway. Not buildings or parks or roads or anything. Just people isn’t it?”
Kate, Sam and Pete spiral through their youth with cheap drink, sh*te chat and dreams of escape. In a town which offers little hope and even fewer opportunities, they feel older than they should. Time won’t let them go. But Kate’s got a plan, she’s going to get them out. Because that’s what friends are for.
First produced by Paines Plough in 2018, Island Town is a blistering and darkly funny play from award-winning playwright Simon Longman, capturing the ache of growing up in a community that feels forgotten. With sharp dialogue and relentless pace, this powerful three-hander asks: what happens when the world expects you to fail?
Cast: Mollie Milne, Kyle McLean, Maria Woodside
• Written by SIMON LONGMAN
• Directed by ANNA WHEALING
• Produced by AILA SWAN
• Set and Costume Design by ALLY WILLIAMS
• Sound Design by MAC DAVIS
• Lighting Design by ADI CURRIE
• Graphic Design by RYAN RUTHERFORD
• Stage Manager ELIZABETH ROBBINS
Age Guide 14+ | Contains scenes of violence, and strong language.
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