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Q&A video: What would Ionesco & Sally Challen think of absurdist drama Mites?

In Features, Interviews, London theatre, Native, Opinion, Plays, Video by Terri Paddock21st October 2019Leave a Comment

A philosophising cat, a famished dog and a family of mites all make appearances – and strong impressions – in Mites, a new play by up-and-coming young British playwright James Mannion, written in the best traditions of the Theatre of the Absurd.

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‘Needs to be seen by everyone’: MITES – Tristan Bates Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Luca Molinari15th October 2019Leave a Comment

The strength of Mites lies in the opening up of firm discussions regarding mental health which until, certainly of late, have tended to be constrained.

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‘Thoroughly memorable production’: MITES – Tristan Bates Theatre ★★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Emma Clarendon11th October 2019Leave a Comment

James Mannion’s deeply disturbing but bleakly funny play Mites is given a thoroughly gripping production at the Tristan Bates Theatre.

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BEHIND THE SCENES: Peek into the rehearsal room for new psychological thriller Mites

In London theatre, Native, Photos, Plays by Featured Content1st October 2019

An isolated woman, a pest controller and a talking cat… but which is which? We think we’ve got one character sussed! Take a look at these candid images from the rehearsal room of new darkly comic tale Mites for a hint of what to expect from James Mannion’s latest play, then book your tickets!

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New post-show Q&A: Join Terri for the world premiere of absurdist comedy Mites

In Interviews, London theatre, Plays by Terri Paddock11th September 2019Leave a Comment

As part of her ongoing post-show Q&A series, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock is back at Tristan Bates Theatre for the world premiere of Mites from Blueleaf Theatre. Got any questions for writer, director and cast?

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NEWS: Absurdist tale of control and manipulation, Mites comes to Tristan Bates Theatre

In London theatre, Native, News, Plays, Press Releases, Sticky by Featured Content3rd September 2019

Bleakly comic, psychological thriller Mites, which tells the story of a vulnerable woman, a pest controller and a talkative feline, will receive its world premiere at London’s Tristan Bates Theatre this autumn. Time to book your tickets!

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