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‘The 18:17 Bus to Nowhere’ by Judea Jess, directed by Rowan McDonnell.

When co-workers Kayla and Martin find themselves on the same rush hour bus after work, all Martin wants to do is enjoy his journey in silence but Kayla has other ideas. This fast paced cross generational collision and (up to now) unspoken truths, the two realise they both have more in common than they thought.

‘Tell Them’ by Hodan Mohammed, directed by Alan Wales.

Nate Shaw is a popular late night talkshow host who has on his show the brilliant young actress Scarlett Wilhelm, star of a VERY scary horror film. It should be a fun interview to promote this stylish slash-fest. But Nate has another reason he wants her there and Scarlet is about to find our that revenge is a dish best served live on air. Dare you stay up late with Nate?

 
‘Tour Guide’ by Katy Lynam, directed by Olivia Marie.

When a passionate history buff risks losing her tour guide license for being "too boring," she decides to create an educational murder mystery to spice up her tours. But when her macabre creation spirals out of control, she must try to contain it anyway possible.

 

'The Dream Collector' by Fin Kennedy, directed by Olivia Simone.

A school group on a Media Studies field trip to the isolated country house of a black-and-white movie pioneer enter a sinister dreamworld when they go exploring after dark. Once they step through the movie screen, each of the young friends meets their dream double, the sinister Neverborn… An ensemble play for teenage performers, produced by the Criterion Youth Theatre.

'Gloria' by Derek Headley, directed by Anne-marie Greene

A sharp, poignant, and often funny portrait of aging and resilience. Left alone when her district nurse fails to show up , Gloria navigates a day filled with memories of the dance hall and encounters with friends. But Gloria is dealing with more than just a painful toe; she is grappling with Charles Bonnet syndrome, a condition where failing eyesight causes vivid hallucinations. When a suspicious stranger knocks at her door, Gloria must find her confidence and fight back against the world trying to shut her out. 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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