Posts by Jordan Barkley
A Night Out At: A Night With Jean-Paul

A NIGHT WITH JEAN PAUL is a brilliant collision of Oscar Wilde's wit and the modern-day social battlegrounds akin to 'Keeping Up with the Joneses'. Rachel Howard's daring script fearlessly lampoons the very industry it inhabits, delivering a cascade of short, snappy, and self-aware dialogue that keeps the audience captivated. The banter between frenemies is a sheer joy to behold.

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Plug-In: Identity Crisis

Ravestan Rating describes Phina Oruche's IDENTITY CRISIS as "funny, self-deprecating, and honest in her hindsight." Now in her hometown of Liverpool, her upcoming production promises a cathartic exploration of Liverpool's diverse media landscape through nine distinct characters. Each character grapples with their own struggles, showcasing the universal desire for love, recognition, and acceptance. As the spotlight shines on Oruche's performance against a minimalist backdrop, we are invited on a journey of self-expression.

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Plug-In: Cruel Summer

Make it Write is a social enterprise and collective of artists aiming to improve opportunities for new writing and fringe performance in Liverpool and the North West. In their latest project, the writers were welcomed and invited to explore the theme of "Cruel Summer" in the writing competition. With over 70 applicants applying across the Northwest. They were asked to weave their tales using a limited number of words while retaining the essence of character, story, plot, and setting.

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