Preview: Subterranea at Whitley Bay Laurel's Theatre

Subterranea

Whitley Bay Laurel's Theatre

Tuesday 10 - Saturday 28 September 2024

It’s the year 2029, 5 years after a nuclear attack sent the people of the North East underground. Well, not everyone; only those who couldn’t afford shelters above ground. It was only supposed to be for a month; then they could resurface, but they’re still there, in the tunnels, under the city.

The Below isn’t a bad place; it’s thriving with man-made ecosystems, makers, builders, families, and community. But it was never their choice; they made the best out of what they had available to them when The Above locked them down.

So The Above stay above, and The Below stay below. But what happens when after all of the empty promises and false hope, a law comes into place that changes everything?

They’ve been walking all over us, but not any more.

Peachplant Productions

Peachplant are a local North-East company co-founded by Lucy Curry and Carl Wylie in 2021. In 2022, they debuted Whale of a Time at Alphabetti Theatre which received majority 5* reviews. The show became one of Alphabetti’s best selling shows of all time and the company went on to be finalists for North East Culture Awards as Newcomer of the Year 2022.

In February 2024, Peachplant sold out Live Theatre with Greenhouse. A melting pot of North East artists with short plays, music and stand up, which was a flying success.

In July 2024, they took a group of 13 North East theatre women on a wellness retreat weekend. This was fully funded by Peachplant, NE Cultural Freelancers and Jamie Eastlake. And was with the aim of recognising the need for rest and the pressure of productivity. The Retreat formed a real shift in the way Peachplant want to move forward when working with artists in such a high pressure, adrenaline filled industry, so we can love our work whilst maintaining our health and happiness.

Lucy Curry & Carl Wylie Photo: Megan Jepson

Cast & Creatives

Co-Writers - Lucy Curry & Carl Wylie

Co-Directors - Lucy Curry & Paula Penman

Sound Design - Calum Howard

Lighting Design - John Rainsforth

Set Design - Richard Power (The Set Guise)

Stage Manager - Andrea Scrimshaw

Trainee Stage Manager - Ruth Silver

Assistant Producer - Andrew Dawson

Performers - Judi Earl, Natasha Haws, Adam Donaldson

Tickets Full price - £12; Concession - £8

No questions asked - £3 discounted certain shows to be announced: https://www.laurelswhitley.co.uk/theatre 

Age guidance: 14+ advised.

Access:

Captioned Performance: Thursday 19th September 2024

Audio Described Performance: TBC

Relaxed Performance: all Saturday Matinees

Wraparound kids club: Saturday 21st September

Location: Laurels Theatre, 212 Whitley Rd, Whitley Bay NE26 2TA

Social:

Facebook: @PeachplantProductions

Twitter: @Peachplant_

Instagram: @peachplantproductions

Running Time: Approx. 80 Minutes. This could be subject to change due to this being new work. Please check the website closer to the time for most updated run time.

Content Warnings: Swearing, Pregnancy