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house and Theatr Mwldan present The Perth Theatre Company production:
IT’S DARK OUTSIDE
By Arielle Gray, Chris Isaacs and Tim Watts
Creator: Arielle Gray, Chris Isaacs and Tim Watts
Performer: Arielle Gray, Chris Isaacs and Tim Watts
Composer: Rachael Dease
At [venue] on [date] [time]
Commissioned by Perth Theatre Company, It’s Dark Outside is created and performed by Arielle Gray, Chris
Isaacs and Tim Watts, the creators of the internationally renowned, multi-award winning production, The
Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer. Joining Watts, Gray and Isaacs, is 2012 Martin Sims Awardwinning composer Rachael Dease who has created a uniquely beautiful and moving score for the play which will
be at [venue, date and time].
As the sun sets, an old man and his noble tent go wandering into the wild. He is losing his mind. Swept up in a
surreal world, he is on the run. Meanwhile, a mysterious tracker has caught the scent and is hell bent on hunting
him down. But while he can try and run away from the life he once knew, he can’t hide from everything.
Inspired by experiences and research into Alzheimer’s and Sundowner’s Syndrome, the play will be another
heartfelt, fearless and inventive adventure about aging, getting lost and trying not to be found.
Puppetry, mask, animation and live performance are all expertly intertwined by the superbly talented cast to
create a grand epic western about adventure, redemption and dementia.
Audiences will be drawn in by the perfect mix of enchanting, beautiful and uplifting moments that are woven
throughout this must-see theatre event.
Tickets to see It’s Dark Outside are £XX.XX and are available to book from [venue]’s Box Office on [Telephone
Number], online at [website], or via smart phone by visiting [mobile friendly URL]
\ENDS
Wedi ei noddi’n rhannol gan Gyngor Celfyddydau Cymru a Llywodraeth Cymru, a’r Loteri Genedlaethol.
Supported by the Arts Council of Wales, Welsh Government and the National Lottery.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU INCLUDE THE CO-PRODUCTION CREDIT, SHOW TITLE AND FUNDING CREDIT AS WORDED
ABOVE IN ALL YOUR PROMOTONAL MATERIAL (WEB AND PRINTED).
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The performers Arielle Gray, Chris Isaacs and Tim Watts are available for interviews, please contact [your name]
on [your telephone] to arrange.
AWARDS WINNER *** ArtsHub Critic’s Choice Award ***
PRESS QUOTES
A rare triumph of theatrical ingenuity and human compassion’ The West Australian
‘Beautiful and captivating to watch… 5 stars out of 5.’ Arts hub
‘Memory loss has rarely had such a novel treatment, approached with poetic insight and lightness of touch that
makes it moving and uplifting to watch.’ The Australian
‘Watts is one of Australia’s rising talents… a show that seems destined to travel far.’ The Australian
‘A gently unfolding gem that will appeal to anyone curious to know what a new theatrical generation can do.’ ABC
Tour dates
March
Sunday 16th
Tuesday 18th
Saturday 22nd
Sunday 23rd
Saturday 29th
Harlow Playhouse
Newbury, Corn Exchange
Bedford Theatre
Canterbury, The Gulbenkian
Brighton, The Old Market
01279 431945
0845 5218218
01234 269519
01227 769075
01273 201801
April
Friday 4th
Sunday 6th
Wednesday 9th
Thursday 10th
Friday 11th
Eastleigh, The Point
Cardiff, Wales Millennium Centre
Llanelli, Y Ffwrnes
Milford Haven, Torch Theatre
Cardigan, Theatre Mwldan
023 8065 2333
02920 636464
08452 263510
01646 695267
01239 621200
‘Beautiful and captivating to watch… 5 stars out of 5.’ Arts hub
‘Memory loss has rarely had such a novel treatment, approached with poetic insight and
lightness of touch that makes it moving and uplifting to watch.’ The Australian
‘Watts is one of Australia’s rising talents… a show that seems destined to travel far.’ The
Australian
‘A gently unfolding gem that will appeal to anyone curious to know what a new theatrical
generation can do.’ ABC
Tour dates
March
Sunday 16th Harlow Playhouse 01279 431945
Tuesday 18th Newbury, Corn Exchange 0845 5218218
Saturday 22nd Bedford Theatre 01234 269519
Sunday 23rd Canterbury, The Gulbenkian 01227 769075
Saturday 29th Brighton, The Old Market 01273 201801
April
Friday 4th Eastleigh, The Point 023 8065 2333
Sunday 6th Cardiff, Wales Millennium Centre 02920 636464
Wednesday 9th Llanelli, Y Ffwrnes 08452 263510
Thursday 10th Milford Haven, Torch Theatre 01646 695267
Friday 11th Cardigan, Theatre Mwldan 01239 621200