Meeting Joe Strummer
The Future Is Unwritten
Wed 3 & Thu 4 Mar 2010 7.45pm
Studio £10 (£8)
Playwright: Paul Hodson
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CloseA passionate punk comedy about attitude, friendship and celebrity and a celebration of the man who set the agenda for a generation.
Nick and Steve’s lives were transformed by Joe Strummer and The Clash’s potent mix of politics, soulful rock ‘n’ roll and iconic imagery.
1978. The lads see The Clash for the first time, headlining the Anti-Nazi League Carnival in Victoria Park. It’s as if they take an oath to stay true to the values embodied in that day…
2002. Strummer’s tragic and unexpected early death forces Nick and Steve to re-evaluate their lives.
Winner of a Fringe First Award, this heartfelt, comic play charts Nick and Steve’s attempts to maintain their ‘oath’ to Strummer while living through Thatcherism, paying the bills and sustaining relationships – how the lads grew up in the real world in the shadow of their hero.
“a magnificently simple, heartfelt, clear and brave show… it’s very funny but it’s one of only a couple of shows on the fringe that have actually made me cry.” The Scotsman
“Paul Hodson’s marvellous play… it’s required viewing, not just for Strummer’s many admirers, but also for anyone who enjoys funny, perceptive and passionately sincere new writing.” Manchester Evening News
suitable for ages 16+
Dates & Times
| Wed 3 Mar | Studio | 7:45pm | ||
| Thu 4 Mar | Studio | 7:45pm |
Studio
Warwick Arts Centre's intimate Studio Theatre space provides a platform for the work of emerging artists as well as many established performers from the worlds of theatre, dance and music.
2 Comments
this show coming back to the warwick arts centre in the future?
joe at 7:00pm on Tue 2nd Mar 2010
No plans to at the moment I'm afraid Joe. You could check their official website in the article above to see if any of the other tour dates are convenient for you.
Warwick Arts Centre Staff
Keri, Marketing Team at 7:36pm on Tue 2nd Mar 2010