A Shot in the Dark Productions present the Pulitzer Prize winning play:
Crimes of the Heart
by Beth Henley
"Such is Miss Henley's prodigious talent that she can serve us pain
as though it were a piece of cake." - The New York Times
7.30pm 9th – 12th June & 2pm 12th June 2010
At The GRV, 37 Guthrie Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JG
ÂŁ8 full, ÂŁ6 concession. Tickets on the door
or from http://uk.brownpapertickets.com/event/114104
Directed by Joel Mason
The play centres on the trials and tribulations of the three Magrath sisters who reunite at the family home in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. Meg is dealing with a failing singing career, Lenny faces the prospect of a life alone and Babe is on the verge of going to jail for shooting her husband. In the end the play is the story of how its young characters escape the past to seize the future - but the
telling is so true and touching and consistently hilarious that it will linger in the mind long after the curtain has descended.
The themes of broken dreams, destructive relationships and Southern stoicism through it all are handled intimately, poignantly but ultimately with underlying humour and vivacity.
A Shot in the Dark Productions are a small Edinburgh based theatre company, who aim to champion new talent. Previous productions include Office Song, Etcetera Theatre London “Overall this is a wonderful theatre production, it's funny without being ridiculous and smart without being intense. I would keep an eye out for "A Shot in The Dark" productions, if they manage to churn out more pieces like this, I could see them making a big impact” Remote Goat
Crimes of the Heart will be directed by Joel Mason, who’s most recent production East of the Sun and West of the Moon had a successful run at the Roxy Art House, "an enjoyable hour of entertainment which sweeps the young audience into a magical
and inventive land of imagination, with a creative vision and originality that is a pleasure to behold” – Edinburgh Spotlight, “It’s encouraging to see a production that appeals to
both children and adults that doesn’t undermine their intelligence.” – TV bomb.
Cast: William Addison, MĂ©li Bach, Karli Evans, Jennifer McEwen, Gilchrist Muir and Rosalee Ross