Box of Tricks in association with Octagon Theatre, Bolton, and Bike Shed Theatre, presents

WORD:PLAY⁄NW×SWOne word, six new plays

Following the critically-acclaimed, sell-out success of previous cycles, BOX OF TRICKS launches the first cross-regional WORD:PLAY, championing the next generation of playwriting talent in the North West and South West of England.

Six emerging playwrights – three from each region – rise to the unique challenge of writing a 15-minute play inspired by a single word. For this cycle, the word is “DIVISION”.

Playwrights Luke Barnes, Ella Greenhill, Natalie McGrath, Becky Prestwich, Bea Roberts and Tom Wainwright

Jo Caird, What’s On Stage Blog“ For a fascinating glance into the world of playwriting, bite-sized theatre is well worth finding the time for.”

A Younger Theatre“ This is exactly the type of showcasing of work that should be done more often.”

Remote Goat“ Six plays, one sublime evening! The word: vengeance. The result: magnificence…”

The British Theatre Guide“ A launchpad for top quality new talent.”

Directors: Adam Quayle and Hannah Tyrrell-Pinder Designer: Rachel Wingate Associate Producer: Sarah Stribley

Octagon Theatre, Bolton 2nd and 4th March, 7.30pm octagonbolton.co.uk

Whitby Hall, Ellesmere Port 6th March, 1pm actiontransporttheatre.org

The Continental, Preston 7th March , 8pm newcontinental.net

Lantern Theatre, Liverpool 8th March, 7.30pm thelanterntheatre.co.uk

Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter 11th – 16th March, 7.30pm bikeshedtheatre.co.uk

Lighthouse Centre, Poole 22nd March, 8pm lighthousepoole.co.uk

Merlin Theatre, Frome 23rd March, 7.45pm merlintheatre.co.uk

Alma Tavern Theatre, Bristol 25th – 26th March, 8pm almataverntheatre.co.uk

Salisbury Playhouse, Salisbury 27th March, 7.45pm salisburyplayhouse.com

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