GIRL IN THE MACHINE by Stef Smith
Synopsis
GIRL IN THE MACHINE
Stef Smith’s ground-breaking play Girl In The Machine explores our unease over digital intrusiveness and pushes it a step into the future in this ‘gripping sci-fi in the manner of Balck Mirror’ (The Guardian), which returns after a successful regional tour in 2022.
Owen and Polly are in successful careers, wildly in love and ready to take on the world. But when a mysterious new technology, promising a break from the daily grind, creeps into everyone’s phones, their world is turned upside down.
As the line between physical and digital dissipates, Owen and Polly are forced to question whether their definitions of reality and freedom are the same.
‘Placing your hope in humanity is a very dangerous thing.’
‘Perhaps it’s a brave thing? Because freedom isn’t digital.’
REVIEWS OF THE 2022 TOUR:
‘…a powerful theatre performance…a tight and disturbing show that is a modern Play For Today,’ - North East Theatre Guide
📅 Tues 18th March 2025
📍 Elvet Methodist Church, 8 Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL
🕒 2:30pm
💳 £5.00
55-minute performance followed by Q+A with Flippin’ Pain & Durham Pain Team
📅 Weds 19th March 2025
📍 Oxford Centre, Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 8LT
🕒 6:00pm
💳 £5.00
55-minute performance followed by short Q+A with cast
📅 Fri 21st March 2025
📍 Theatre Space North East, 14a Borough Rd, Sunniside, Sunderland SR1 1EP
🕒 6:00pm
💳 FREE
55-minute performance followed by short Q+A with cast
📅 Sat 22nd March 2025
📍 Theatre Space North East, 14a Borough Rd, Sunniside, Sunderland SR1 1EP
🕒 3:00pm & 7.00pm
💳 £5.00
55-minute performance followed by short Q+A with cast
📅 Sun 23rd March 2025
📍 Tansy Centre, Church St, South Hylton, Sunderland SR4 0QD
🕒 3:00pm
💳 £5.00
55-minute performance followed by short Q+A with cast
Credits/Cast:
Written by Stef Smith
Driected by Jamie Brown
Performed by Corinne Kilvington and Lawrence Neale
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