The Last Quiz Night on Earth at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre
24 and 25 March
An immersive, innovative new play by Alison Carr, The Last Quiz Night on Earthcomes to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month as part of a UK tour.
Presented by Box of Tricks Theatre Company, the show promises a very different experience of live performance, smashing the fourth wall as audiences are plunged into the drama of the show.
It’s the final countdown. Landlady Kathy invites audiences to the last quiz night on earth with Quizmaster Rav. He’s the host with the most. But with time ticking, some unexpected guests turn up out of the blue. Bobby wants to settle old scores, and Fran wants one last shot at love.
Expect the unexpected and plenty of drama as the show gets quizzical!
The Last Quiz Night on Earth is written by Alison Carr and directed by Hannah Tyrrell-Pinder, with design by Katie Scott. The cast is Meriel Scholfield, Shaban Dar, Chris Jack and Amy Drake.
Playwright Alison Carr received critical acclaim for her plays Caterpillar and Iris, and her play Tuesday has been commissioned for the National Theatre’s 2020 Connections programme.
Alison says: “I wanted to combine the known and the unknown, the safe and the downright terrifying. My vision was to create something that audiences don’t just sit and watch but are part of – but not in a scary way. Personally, the thought of audience participation makes me feel sick, but a quiz is something we can all do.
“The Last Quiz Night on Earth was so much fun to research and write. I have to admit, I know a lot about asteroids now, and the answers to a fair amount of quiz questions! I am so excited to have Box of Tricks bring it to life.”
Director Hannah Tyrrell-Pinder says: “I’m really excited to be working with Alison on her first play for Box of Tricks. She is a writer of real talent, crafting plays of depth, wit and real emotional warmth. The Last Quiz Night on Earth is a unique piece – a pre-apocalyptic comedy bringing people together through the power of trivia for a great night out.
“Following our success touring Chip Shop Chips to the heart of communities, I’m really looking forward to revisiting some wonderful places and spaces as well as discovering new locations with this play.”
Award-winning Box of Tricks is based in Manchester and champions playwrights, producing top quality new plays on local and national stages. The company has recently won critical acclaim with its productions SparkPlug, Narvik, Under Three Moons and Chip Shop Chips.
The Last Quiz Night on Earth can be seen in the Bar Lounge at the SJT at 7.30pm on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 March. Tickets, priced from £10, are available from the box office on 01723 370541 and online at www.sjt.uk.com
There is also a dementia-friendly performance at 1.30pm on Tuesday 24 March, for which all tickets are £5 – to book, call the box office on 01723 370541.
