Writing

ABRA

What happens when you encounter an invention that could change the world? And who would you destroy to take control of it?

A Professor of linguistics, his prize PHD student and an ambitious computer science postgraduate wrestle for control of a new, logical language which will transform the way we communicate.

Relativity

In a world where people can break scientific laws just by understanding them, Zadie Sierra works with the government to lock away the rule-breakers: whether it’s thermodynamics, friction or even gravity. But her faith in the system is shaken up when she finds that the next nonconformist to be punished is none other than her scientist sister, Oriana.

Previous Productions

Photo by Paul Ashley

"a great show... ABRA is a play about how we communicate, about academic ownership, about integrity, about the power of AI. These wide-ranging topics, contrasted with the deeply personal, often claustrophobic relationships between John, Tim and Roxanne, made for an intriguing viewing." – Varsity

"The development of both plot and characters is excellent in this production, and I hope it gets produced again in future as it has an interesting premise, good story line and great characters!" – Backstage View and More

Script and filmed recording of production available on request

"written by the superbly talented Jamie Rycroft and Joe Venable... a joyful high calibre performance... I definitely see a lot of potential in this play to become a fringe favourite" – Theatre and Tonic

Script and filmed recording of rehearsed reading available on request

"I found myself laughing out loud multiple times... it gets you thinking, and you’re guaranteed a laugh. What more could you want from a trip to the theatre, really?" – Pink Prince Theatre, ★★★★