WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO SLAY A DRAGON

11th - 20th June

7:30pm

(Sun 15th - 3:30pm)

Tickets £12 (Not inc. booking fee​​)

PWYC Tickets Available

A new play by Rebekah Harrison, directed by Martha Simon
Produced by Take Back Theatre and 53Two

When delivery driver Billy is asked to take his England flag off the dashboard of his work van, it starts off a chain of events that change his life forever… only this play isn’t just about Billy. It’s about all of us...

CAST

Shaban Dar

Chiara Dev Galli

Chiara is a half Indian, half Italian actress recently graduated from The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. In her spare time she loves to go on coffee dates, order in sushi and have movie nights with her friends. Having lived in multiple countries she also loves to travel and learn about new cultures.

George Miller

Simon Naylor

Simon Naylor, a Manchester native, is an accomplished actor, director, and the creative force behind 53two, the city's prominent independent theatre and arts venue. After earning a BA (Hons) from the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London in 2005, Naylor returned to Manchester, where he established the Manchester Actors' Platform (MAP) to provide accessible training for aspiring actors. This initiative laid the foundation for 53two, which opened its doors in 2016.

James Quinn

James has worked in theatres all over the country, most recently in ‘The Importance Of Being Earnest’ at the Royal Exchange. His screen work includes, ‘Early Doors, Brassic, After The Flood, Dr Who, Bancroft, Fat Friends & Apostasy. James is a writer and co-founder of JB Shorts which returns in the Autumn with JB27.

Olivia Sweeney

CREATIVE

Written by Rebekah Harrison

Becx is a stage and screen writer. Her previous writing credits for TV include Casualty, Eastenders, Holby City and Waterloo Road.  She has also written for radio and theatre, including an adaptation of The Suicide at Chester Storyhouse and is a co-founder of Take Back Theatre, with Julie Hesmondhalgh and Grant Archer. 

Directed by Martha Simon

Martha is a director, dramaturg and facilitator. Her previous work has toured the UK (with RedBobble Arts& other companies). Having directed previously for Take Back’s rapid response work, she is excited to be working with them again on this play.

Lighting Design and Tech Op by Kelsea Knox

Set, Visuals and Sound Design by Grant Archer

Produced by Julie Hesmondhalgh, Rebekah Harrison and Grant Archer for Take Back Theatre, with Simon Naylor and Alexandra Maxwell for 53two