Burn It Down: It’s Not Like It’s Illegal

Burn It Down: It’s Not Like It’s Illegal

A group of sixth formers face expulsion from their boarding school after throwing a party on school grounds. The promising students insist that the alleged party was simply a study group. But when Snapchat videos emerge of students necking booze with no homework in sight, things get a little tricky. With their futures at stake, the group of friends start to turn on one another. Soon, suspicion falls on Charlie, the only student who wasn’t at the party… is he the whistleblower? And if he isn’t, then why is he acting so weird?

An angry comedy about politics, privilege, and parties.

“I’ve always used writing as a way of working through tangled emotions. So, what better time to grab a pen and paper (laptop and hot chocolate) and write work that reacts to urgent political issues? It feels exciting, terrifying, and important – quite the combo (might need more hot chocolate).” 
Amy Trigg

Written by Amy Trigg (Reasons You Should(n’t) Love Me
Directed by Jane Moriarty 


WRITING MASTERCLASS WITH AMY TRIGG

Stratford East will be hosting a free Writing Masterclass with Amy Trigg on Sat 30 Apr, 2pm-4pm.

This workshop will explore the beginnings of how to approach an idea. Sometimes getting started can be the hardest part, but Amy will de-mystify the process and show you methods and tools of generating and clarifying your ideas. 

This free workshop is suitable for early-career/emerging writers aged 16+, but is open to all levels. Applications are now closed.

Tickets: £6 or £5 if booking for two or more events in the series in one transaction

Age Guidance: 16+ (contains strong language) 

Runtime: 30 minutes approx.

Booking Enquiries
Performances are on sale without social distancing, in line with government regulations at the time of the performance. We will update our audiences if regulations change.

Our online booking system doesn’t allow customers to leave isolated seats. We do this in order to prevent gaps in the auditorium.

Currently seats are on sale from Row B in the stalls, and it is possible that Row A will go on sale at a later date, so please be aware that purchasing seats in Row B does not guarantee that you will be in the front row.

Please note that our boxes have a slightly restricted view. Seats marked with an ‘i’ on the seating plan have a restricted view. 

If you require any help with your booking then please contact our Box Office by emailing tickets@stratfordeast.com or calling 020 8534 0310.

CREATIVE TEAM
Written by Amy Trigg 
Directed by Jane Moriarty 

CAST
Will Hislop
Terique Jarrett 
Laurie Kynaston 
Ashna Rabheru 
Tanya Reynolds 

More Information

ACCESS
This performance will be captioned (provider: Jenny Skene).

 

If you have any access requirements, please call the Box Office on 020 8534 0310 or email tickets@stratfordeast.com to book tickets. Click here for details about companion/carer tickets.

 

Latecomers will not be admitted. There is no re-admittance once the show has started.

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