A gripping, darkly comic night out at the theatre.

The Black Curtain is inspired by classic film noirs such as Double Indemnity and The Big Sleep. The language evokes Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett, with music inspired by Mancini and Miles Davis and stories influenced by today’s headlines.

Duntown, a town which could be anytime and anywhere, is sizzling in a heat wave. When Frank Harmless and his friend Harry uncover corruption on high they face a tough choice. Speak out or remain silent? Frank’s decision sets in motion a series of deadly events leading to betrayal and murder.

This sordid underworld full of greedy politicians, secret agents and duplicitous femmes fatales is created by a chorus of men in trench coats, a cracking hard boiled script and an original electro-jazz score.

Dorset based Angel Exit Theatre – a dynamic new company “with a reputation for excellence in physical theatre” (The Irish Times), return from their international tour and residency at Le Preau Theatre, Normandy, to bring you this exciting new show.

“Enjoyable physical theatre having everything to entertain audiences who appreciate the grip of raw cinema, but relish live performance” -
BBC Somerset

Dramatic tension palpable enough to get your heart thumping and your mind racing.

Stalls £10.00 (£8.00 concessions)
Circle £10.00 (£8.00 concessions)
Upper Circle £10.00 (£5.00 concessions)

Box Office 023 9264 9000

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