The Nine O’Clock Slot

Red Gallery, Shoreditch
Written by Hannah Davies and Annecy Lax
Directed by Lisa Spirling
Designed by Polly Sullivan
Video & projection design Douglas O’Connell
Cast: Anna Barry, Gary Cargill, Morgan Crowley, Nicholas Goh, Thusitha Jayasundera, Nadine Lewington, Chu Omambala

ice&fire confronted the disturbing rise in the number of so-called ‘paupers’ funerals’ in modern-day Britain in this experimental piece that retraced the stories of four individuals buried in the same communal grave.

The Nine O’Clock Slot is based on true-life accounts where heart-breaking stories find comic touches and uplifting conclusions. Please click this link to view photos from the production.

‘… bravely unflinching about death … always heartfelt and often eye-catching’ THE GUARDIAN

‘…an engaging piece of theatre, packed full of clever scenarios and pithy dialogue… a cleverly executed, poignant production.’ TIME OUT