Wake Up

A family prepares for war.
A man wakes up next to a dead body.
The seas rise, the world is on fire.

Produced by Solar Bear, ‘Wake Up’ is a triple bill of visual theatre by three trailblazing directors. In three short plays you’ll be transported to a world torn apart by conflict to a future impacted by climate change, and to a small flat the morning after the night before.

Join us for an evening of drama, mystery and dark comedy, where so much is said without a word being spoken.

TIES directed by Moira Anne McAuslan
A young woman discovers a tie in her grandparents’ attic, sparking an emotional story of a family caught up in World War Two. The play explores the way we are tied together across time, bound by our shared humanity.
Approx. 25 minutes.

BLACKOUT directed by Craig McCulloch
A man wakes to find a dead person next to him on a sofa. What will he do with the body and how did it get there? A dark, twisted comedy.
Approx. 40 minutes.

TIME TO WAKE UP directed by Petre Dobre
A man is jolted from his armchair and onto a rollercoaster ride through the history of life on Earth… and a glimpse into its future. Performed by Petre himself, it’s a powerful examination of climate change, and the impact we are having on our planet.
Approx. 25 minutes.