Ants

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Theatre (absurdist, new writing)

  • Venue 39
    theSpace on the Mile - Space 2
  • 13:20
  • Aug 12
  • 50 minutes
  • Suitability: 14+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Junk Theatre
  • Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing
  • Accessibility: May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 18 months

Description

'How can the company maximise its profits over the next year?' This is the brief. Three low-level workers have one night to put together a presentation for management. As evening turns to the early hours, polite debate descends into panic, confusion and existential chaos. Fresh from successful runs in Leeds and London, Ants is an absurdist take on the banal evil of the modern corporate world. As the influence of faceless mega-corporations grows across the world, the play looks to ask what effect such an environment ends up having on the individuals working there.

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: If not taking the lift it is 14 steps into the space.

    • Wheelchair access type: Platform Lift

  • Stairs: 11- 20
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

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Alfred Webb 42 days ago

This is the best thing I have seen at fringe this year - and I've seen quite a lot! It had me laughing like nothing else, but then suddenly became so tender and thoughtful. If you missed it, you have my condolences.

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Alice Humphries 43 days ago

An amazing show that captures the hilarious inconsistencies of the corporate world whilst holding human connection at it’s core

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Chris Gibson 43 days ago

Funny, relatable, on-point and great acting. Our first ever Fringe show and left the theatre satisfied. Great work

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Stephen Leach 45 days ago

A pacey and well-balanced three-hander about three corporate drones stuck in a planning meeting. Incredibly enjoyable and very on point: it hilariously skewers the vapidity and emptiness at the heart of the corporate world (having worked in at least one such place, I found it spot-on). Really excellent script.

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Katie & Andy 46 days ago

An excellent play about the pressures of working for a corporate company. Thought-provoking as well as funny. Great script, brilliantly acted, really took you on a journey with the characters. Highly recommended.

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Jason Borthwick (Attendants) 47 days ago

This show is superb. Had no idea what to expect and was hooked in from the moment the show started. The dawning realisation of the 3 characters & Peru. No spoilers, just go and enjoy this show.

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Fringe Review 39 days ago

It is a hugely enjoyable 50 minutes

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Theatre Weekly (5/5 stars) 40 days ago

Its relative earnestness in tone is a much-appreciated breath of fresh air

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North West End UK (5/5 stars) 47 days ago

Go and catch this show this August so you can say you were there.

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