It’s just four weeks to go until the world premiere of Proforca Theatre’s latest explosive new play Flashbang, which has a strictly limited run launching the new autumn season at London’s Lion & Unicorn Theatre. Sneak a peek inside the rehearsal room – and then get booking!
Flashbang, directed by Proforca and Lion & Unicorn Theatre artistic director David Brady, will run for ten performances only from 7 to 16 September 2022, with a press night – including post-show Q&A chaired by MyTheatreMates founder Terri Paddock – on Thursday 8 September.
noun: flashbang
1. a grenade that produces a bright flash and a loud noise so as to stun or disorient people without causing serious injury; a stun grenade.
Ryan and his gang were going to be mates forever.
Living their lives in the same cycle as everyone else in a little town 20 miles from anywhere that mattered.
Living for the next night out. Living for the weekend. Getting into and out of trouble. Work. Pub. Sleep. Repeat.
Ryan and his gang were going to be mates forever.
But then came the night when everything changed.
Sam Kacher, Emmanuel Olusanya, Henry Brackenridge and Fred Wardale each play Ryan as well as different friends. Flashbang is written by James Lewis and directed by David Brady and mounted by the critically-acclaimed team behind At Last (2019), Feel (2018/19) and the multiple Offie-nominated Lately (2021).
Content advisory: Contains very strong language, loud noises, adult themes, drugs references and references to mental health and bereavement.
An explosive, exuberant & moving story about 5 best mates, a small town 20 miles from anywhere, & what happens when your world is blown apart around you.
4 weeks to go.#Flashbang@LandUTheatre ⚡️💥
🎭 6-17 Sep
💸 PWYF 6 Sep
⁉️ Post Show Q&A 8 Sep🎟 https://t.co/Lt1NCKZqFjpic.twitter.com/fxpCnS4Nov
— Proforça Theatre Company (@ProforcaTheatre) August 9, 2022
Rehearsal photos
