The Birthday Party

Mon 3 May
19:30
Tue 4 May
19:30
Wed 5 May
19:30
Thu 6 May
19:30
Fri 7 May
19:30
Sat 8 May
14:30 19:30

by Harold Pinter

Stanley lives a quiet, uneasy life in a rundown seaside boarding house run by Meg and Petey. Their routine is disrupted by the arrival of two mysterious strangers, Goldberg and McCann, whose purpose remains unclear. What follows is a seemingly innocent birthday celebration that quickly turns strange and unsettling, as Stanley is subjected to a barrage of questions and psychological pressure. As the atmosphere darkens, the line between reality and illusion begins to blur, leaving both Stanley and the audience questioning what is real and who, if anyone, is truly in control.

Contains adult material, stage violence, and sexual assault.

This amateur production of "THE BIRTHDAY PARTY" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk.

The Birthday Party

Runtime: 120 minutes
Director: Ben Dixon

Theatre

Mon 3 May
19:30
Tue 4 May
19:30
Wed 5 May
19:30
Thu 6 May
19:30
Fri 7 May
19:30
Sat 8 May
14:30 19:30

Event Key:

SO Sold Out

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