Key Change

Open Clasp Theatre Company in association with Live Theatre

- Venue: Northern Stage @ Summerhall
- Category:
- Age Suitability: 14+
- Times: 12.30 (60 mins)

BSL Interpreted Show - 22 August

The prison van, fences high, a magpie. ‘One for sorrow. Snatched the babies. The mother fought, but it was too big and flew too high.’

Devised by women from HMPYOI Low Newton and originally toured to male prisons, Key Change is a raw and illuminating portrayal of women in prison, using only a few chairs, a ghetto blaster and four rolls of masking tape.

Directed by Laura Lindow, written by Catrina McHugh and developed through a Dilly Arts commission, Key Change was named the North East’s Best Devised Piece by BritishTheatreGuide.info in 2014.

Reviews

  • THE SCOTSMAN
  • THE GUARDIAN
  • "the script’s wit and honesty, hilarious and savage by turns, but always refreshing." - THE SKINNY
  • "Carried by four superb performances, the piece moves nimbly from dirty jokes to meta-theatricality to poignant mime" - FINANCIAL TIMES
  • "a remarkable production", " a rare and surprisingly funny piece of theatre" "Open Clasp are worth supporting, and Key Change deserves the plaudits that will come its way" - THE OBSERVER
  • "a beautiful and haunting piece underpinned by a rigorous and ethical process." - FEMALE ARTS MAGAZINE - Link
  • "this is a brave piece of work with a strong message" - BROADWAY BABY - Link

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