Ignite Theatre presents Ella Hickson’s ‘Eight’, a series of eight monologues, some tragic, some comical all insightful about prostitution, suicide, adultery, necrophilia, addiction, poverty, lust and youth. Each character, from a different walk of life share how the pervasive apathy of modernity impacts their life.

PLUS - Attendees of the show will be able to partake in a free 2 day writing workshop with

Jamie Crawford with an end to performing their own short monologue, or having Ignite actors perform it verbatim, speaking from their own voice or an historical character connected with Newhaven or otherwise. 

DARK, COMIC, AWARD-WINNING MONOLOGUES GIVING VOICE TO INDIVIDUALS TRAPPED BY A WORLD OF EXCESS

Ella Hickson’s play interprets the present generation; living in a consumerist world of plenty and a shared loss of enthusiasm and belief. Debuting in Edinburgh in 2008 amidst the financial crash, the loss of identity remains a powerful message today as we remain in crisis. This award script illuminates that the current cycle we are living through is comparable to the “lost generation” of the 1920’s when communities experienced disillusionment after the war. Following the pandemic and ongoing wars, we too, share an uncertainty about the future.

This production is a spotlight on how a world in distress impacts the human psyche no matter the time or culture.

Newhaven's Ignite Theatre are committed to delivering high calibre, affordable theatre to Newhaven and surrounding areas. We work with local community groups and create opportunities to be involved.

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