Cold, Dark Matters

A satirical dark comedy that delves beneath the murky underwaters of a rural Cornish community.

There’s a shed in that field. It’s long forgotten. Unloved some would say. According to one curious stranger, it will soon be blown up.

Written and performed by Jack Brownridge-Kelly, Cold, Dark Matters is a satirical dark comedy about isolation and faddism that delves into the murky underwaters of a community in Cornwall and its new resident whose desire for a rural retreat may not be all that it seems…

Lelant Village Hall, Lelant – 30/01
Brisland Village Hall, Bodmin – 31/01
The Ladder, Redruth – 01/02
The Poly, Falmouth – 02/02
Liskerrett Centre, Liskeard – 03/02
St Just Old Town Hall, St Just – 04/02

Audience feedback
“Beautifully written, structured, and performed… Loved it!” – Mark Jenkin (BAFTA Winning Film Director of BAIT and ENYS MEN)
“I absolutely loved this, what a great night! Really engrossing and engaging story and performance. Perfect format.”
“I loved that I’ve been mulling over the ending all week. I was totally invested in the story from start to the end.”
“Quick witted humour drenched in satire.”
“One of the best things I’ve seen in a while. Brilliant writing performed with skill and consideration for the audience, loved it.”

Run time: 50 Minutes.

Art by Hugo Winder-Lind.

About the artist: Jack is alumni of The Royal Court’s prestigious Playwrighting Programme. He trained as an actor at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and has since performed in numerous theatres across the Southwest (Tobacco Factory, Salisbury Playhouse, Theatre Royal Plymouth). In Cornwall he has recently performed with o-region (NADELIK) and The Minack (Superstition Mountain, Further Than The Furthest Thing). Jack will also be appearing in comedian Joe Lycett’s upcoming short film ‘MARK’.

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