Title: Beeston Rifles

 

Duration: 70 Minutes

 

Synopsis:

 

The story of the death of an impoverished man and the quiet, invisible tragedies that followed in his wake, Beeston Rifles, tells the tale of a daughter’s quest for revenge.  Uncompromising and unflinching, this is a cautionary tale about two sets of siblings from different backgrounds and places, brought together by the tragic events of one evening.

 

Cast: 4

 

Awards: 

 

Must See Show - The Stage

Nominated: Acting Excellence Award: Best Actress - The Stage

 

Selected Press:

 

‘If you’re skittish of thin, watery theatre, if you love moving dramatic work, if you want your faith renewed, if you’re a theatre-maker in search of a mark to set the bar by, go see Beeston Rifles.’ Fringe Review

 

‘Beeston Rifles asks perturbing questions about justice and family as well as societal and individual violence in this gripping, emotional rollercoaster of a show.’ Broadway Baby

 

‘A maelstrom of dramatic edge shot through with dark, twisted humour that makes for an unsettling experience but one that is always enthralling.’ The Quotidian Times