The Unreturning
Synopsis
A British northern coastal town. Three young men are coming home from war. Their stories, set at different times over the last 100 years, are beautifully interwoven in this compelling new play featuring Frantic Assembly‘s celebrated physicality.
The Unreturning explores the profound effect that war has on young lives, and asks – what does coming home really mean? What is home? And when experience has shattered you into a million pieces, will home help to put you together again, or treat you as an ugly truth it does not want to confront?
All four members of the cast for The Unreturning were part of Frantic’s Ignition programme, now in its tenth year, before going on to train professionally and pursue acting careers.
Suitable for ages 14+.
Contains themes of war and loss, with loud bangs, strong language and flashing lights throughout. If there are certain themes that you would find particularly upsetting and you’d like to speak to us about the show before you book, please call our Box Office team on 0116 242 3595 or email the team on
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Running time: 1 hour 40 minutes (with no interval)
AFTER-SHOW DISCUSSION
Thu 14 Feb, 7.45pm
Tickets
£24 – £10
DISCOUNTS*
£15 16 – 26yrs (with a FREE 16 – 26 Membership)
£2.50 off for Over 60s and registered unemployed
£12 Under 18s school groups
£4 off for Groups 10+
15% off for Members or 2-4-1 tickets on Sat 16 Feb, 2.30pm
*Discounts are subject to availability and may be removed at any time. Only valid on certain performances - terms and conditions apply.
Credits & Acknowledgments
WRITTEN BY ANNA JORDAN
DIRECTOR NEIL BETTLES
SET & PROJECTION DESIGN
ANDRZEJ GOULDING
SOUND DESIGN PETE MALKIN
LIGHTING DESIGN ZOE SPURR
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
JESSICA WILLIAMS
COSTUME DESIGNER LILY ARNOLD
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Cast & Creative
Joe Layton
Jared Garfield
Jonnie Riordan
Kieton Saunders-Browne
Reviews
Oozes prestige like a flagship BBC drama
The Stage
Innovative and captivating. It's a feast for the eyes and the heart.
Broadway World
A truly remarkable show
The Reviews Hub
Frantic Assembly have done it again
British Theatre Guide
The Unreturning could be the most impressive piece of physical theatre you see this year.
Liverpool Echo
Skilfully performed, as physically adept and verbally dexterous as one would expect from this company
Radio Exe
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