THEATRE COMPANY SET TO STAGE PREMIERE OF BRAND-NEW COMEDY

A Chester-based theatre company is set to stage the premiere of a brand-new play written by a local playwright.

Following on from its sell out production of 'Hansard' at Chester Little Theatre, theatre company Against The Grain will stage 'Frank', written by actor, director and playwright Mark Newman, at St Mary's Creative Space in Chester from Tuesday 18^th - Saturday 22nd March at 7.30pm. 

'Frank' is the latest play to have been written by Mark, whose previous work includes 'Useless Beauty', 'The Prescribed Distance' and 'Mr. Dumpling'. Most recently, Mark co-wrote 'Curtains' with long-time collaborator, actor and director Stuart Evans. Staged by Against The Grain, the play received its premiere at St Mary's Creative Space last year. 

Described as 'bonkers, brilliant, and hilarious', 'Frank' tells the story of recently retired Eric who spends his days at home with his wife, Val, spying on his Neighbours, and generally sticking his nose in where it's not wanted.  They receive a visit from old friend, Jack, and are also asked by their younger Neighbours, Olly and Lou, to house-sit for them while they are away. Then things take a turn for the unexpected, rapidly spiraling out of control with frequently hysterical consequences.  Just who is Jack? Do they have more in common with Olly and Lou than they might imagine? 'Frank' will be directed for Against The Grain by Lisa Miller.

Speaking about the play, Mark Newman said:

"We're really looking forward to bringing 'Frank' to the stage.  When I started writing it, I was determined to make sure it would be as entertaining and funny as possible, and I think the audience should have an absolute blast.  The play itself centres around an older and younger couple who are neighbours.  The younger couple go away for a few days and ask the older couple to house-sit for them, which starts a whole chain of increasingly riotous events.  We're also working with a new Director too - Lisa Miller - who we've been delighted to welcome into the Against the Grain fold."

Full details of 'Frank' can be found at: 

www.ticketsource.co.uk/against-the-grain 

...where tickets can be booked online.