Knife on the Table
An explosive new production from award-winning company Something Underground. A collection of vibrant characters brings this tale of love and violence to life on the stage. Jagged spoken dialogue is infused with live music to shine a light on the rippling effects of gang culture and knife crime.
“Sharp, gripping drama... [that] crackles with streetwise dialogue punctuated by moments of heart-stopping tenderness.”
Performance Dates
5th- 26th October - The Cockpit Theatre - click here for tickets
Reviews
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Squirrp
“directed by Marlie Haco, the play features a flawless ensemble and… dissects the complex and pressing issues surrounding knife crime”
“A bold, thought-provoking piece… If there’s one show you see this week, let it be this… go and witness this incredibly clever, raw, and engaging production before it closes.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Theatre & Tonic
“Realistic portrayals and an overall interesting story to watch pan out… thought provoking and emotional, this is not a show that you want to miss.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - A Young(ish) Perspective
“Dark and honest… a fascinating study of relationships tested by unbridled ambition.”
“A stirring tragedy… Effective, exciting, and emotional.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Green Room Reviews
“The story is meticulously told to the beat of Fred Hills’ drums… every action unfolds to the mesmerising soundtrack of the drums.”
“One of the most soul-shattering endings I have ever experienced”
“The strength of the production (aside from Fred Hill’s menacing drumming, perched above the stage like a malevolent god of thunder) lies in its visceral immediacy. ”| The Arts Desk
“A uniformly excellent cast… bring the complex causes and catastrophic effects of tragedy into sharp focus.” | The Stage
"Conversations interweave in bursts of sharp, clipped dialogue… the technique builds tension and creates a real sense of urgency.” | The Reviews Hub
Writer - Jonathan Brown
Director - Marlie Haco
Designer - Lillian Caccia
Live Music - Fred Hills
Lighting Design - Jack Hathaway
Intimacy Coordinator - Hannah Goalstone
Project Manager - Jennifer Long
Stage Manager - Victoria Shannon
Tech Operation - Bernie Ward
Photography - Toby Mather
