The award winning play by Mike Heath, The Rise and Demise of Kenneth Kennedy-Smythe, makes its debut at The Lantern Theatre from 19th June till 22nd June.
A darkly comic political satire about two characters who have to make serious choices, exploring the power of the media during times of war.
The Americans have struck France with no apparent motive. Kenneth, who was correspondent for the B.B.C., finds himself publicly disgraced and silenced after expressing personal disgust at the actions of the attackers. Kenneth’s girlfriend, Jennifer Talia, royal correspondent for the B.B.C. and ceaseless social climber, finds herself caught up in a propaganda trap after being given a position of media power. Her task – to detract the media away from the war…
The excellently written script focuses on the relationship between the characters who are brought to life by a talented cast of local actors; Darren John Langford and Caly Tarett.
Mike Heath has worked in fringe theatre since 2003, with work appearing at Studio Salford, 24:7 Theatre Festival, The Buxton Fringe, Re:Play @ The Library Theatre, The Lowry, Liverpool Everyman, Robert Powell Theatre (Salford), The Drill Hall (London), as well as many fringe venues in Manchester, such as Taurus and Joshua Brooks. Mike is half of Manchester Evening News award winning Mediamedea, along with Cathy Crabb, an in-house company at Studio Salford.
This is Elysion Productions first theatre production following the success of their national tour of Dev’s Army which won Best New Writing at Buxton Fringe Festival 2011 as well as receiving a nomination for Best Production and Richard Sails for Best Actor in 2011 and 2012.
Tickets are priced at £8 with concessions available at £6 and are available from www.elysionproductions.co.uk and www.thelanterntheatre.co.uk