Esk Valley Theatre

VACUUM - SYNOPSIS

What is financial adviser Ray stepping in to when he enters Mr. Ashburners vacuum repair shop?

It's the end of a long day and Ray would rather be on his way home. However, when Ashburner reveals that he has been left a huge sum of money Ray sets about tempting Ashburner in to a world of investments and high living. Unknown to Ray, the unlikely millionaire has other plans. Where will the evening lead? What will a pork pie and a bottle of whisky help to unleash? What is Ashburner's hidden agenda?

The play questions the value of money and looks at some of the reasons why modern, materialist living, may ultimately lead to a spiritual and an emotional vacuum.

In a tense drama of shifting power and status, and in fantasy sequences underscored by Conrad Nelson's original music, we see two disparate souls come together in a touching, and humorous story of self discovery. Nature abhors a vacuum...........................

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This critically acclaimed play was first presented by 'Northern Broadsides' in 2006
and we are delighted to be giving it a deserved second life.

Quotes from the Northern Echo Review about the Northern Broadsides Production:

"A packed house enjoyed a new play by the Northern Broadsides on Saturday. Vacuum by Deborah McAndrew, is a darkly funny two-hander......................."

"Fascinating, thought-provoking, socially relevant and philosophically provocative, this was new writing at its best, performed with passion and panache."

Friday 20th October 2006 - 'Vacuum' at the Georgian Theatre, Richmond

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NOTE: Every Wednesday after the show you are invited to stay for a free informal discussion with the cast.

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