‘An Unexpected Tale in Smoky Midtown’ Stage Noir

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The show aims to increase representation of neurodiversity and was developed with input from Wac Arts College, writer Ian McHugh, actor Daniel Toney, and other members of the autistic community. Half the company identify as neurodiverse. The show was created with Arts Council England funding and features original songs and music by composer Ashley Hodgson. 

PREVIEW AUDIENCE REVIEW QUOTES FOR โ€˜SMOKY MIDTOWNโ€™ 

โ€œItโ€™s so fulfilling for me as an audience member to say โ€˜Iโ€™ve put it together myselfโ€™ โ€“ it almost feels like Iโ€™m part of the show. Iโ€™m blown away.โ€ 

โ€œItโ€™s something you should witness. It doesnโ€™t matter who you are, you should watch this so that you can understand how people work and take note.โ€ 

โ€œItโ€™s very insightful. I think it would be helpful for my Mum to watch cause sheโ€™s neurotypical.โ€ 

โ€œIt kind of felt like youโ€™d plagiarized my life. I think it would be great for neurodiverse people to see. Thank you for writing that for me because it was very helpful for my mental health.โ€

All performances will be relaxed (no loud noises, dimmed house lights, allowed to leave/re-enter). 

Writer: Amanda Elizabeth Rischel 

Director: Rosie Frecker 

Performers: George Alexander, Emily Barnes, Sam Bell, Ashley Hodgson, Amanda Elizabeth Rischel, Daniel Short and Daniel Toney 

An Unexpected Tale in Smoky Midtown

Listings  

3 PERFORMANCES ONLY: 

Monday 8th August @7pm  

Tuesday 9th August @7pm 

Wednesday 10th August @7pm 

Running time: 65 minutes

Age recommendation: 12+

Canal Cafรฉ Theatre – Delamere Terrace, Little Venice, London, W2 6ND.   

Box Office: https://canalcafetheatre.com/our-shows/an-unexpected-tale

020 7289 6054

Tickets: ยฃ10/ยฃ8 (+ยฃ1.50 booking fee)

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