By Andrew Crowther Directed by Rosy Rowley For York Settlement Community Players ‘One. Where’s the car? Two. Who did you pick up? Three. What the hell did you think you were doing?’ Jim has lost Big Frank’s car. And Brian says Big Frank is not happy. And you REALLY want to keep Big Frank happy…...
After the success of Night Secrets, we’re thrilled to announce that Direct Approach returns this Autumn! And we’re looking for a cast of five to star in Helen Sant’s Boxes. This YSCP Direct Approach production will be directed by Natalie Roe with three performances at The Black Swan pub in York in October, plus an...
By Helen Sant Directed by Natalie Roe For York Settlement Community Players ‘There’s something weird about not knowing what you’re packing. I want to take a peek so badly…’ Jack, Sandra, Pam and Neil are packing boxes. None of them can say it’s their dream job but the money’s suspiciously good and it’s only temporary...
We’re delighted to announce that The Direct Approach is back for 2023! This time around we will be performing Natalie Roe’s Leaves, which will be directed by Josie Connor in the Black Swan pub in York. Roles Ellen/Allan - late 30s, jaded, capable, sarcastic Joe/Jo - early 20s, enthusiastic, loves poetry Bryony/Bryan - 30s/40s, caring,...
By Natalie Roe Directed by Josie Connor ‘The settlers won’t accept anything less than perfect. It has to be just as they remember it. Do it again.’ The not too distant future. Humanity has had to vacate Earth and start again on a less hospitable planet. A team is tasked with trying to recreate the...
We’re delighted to announce that Direct Approach is back for 2024! This time around we will be performing Sally Mitcham's It's Complicated, which will be directed by Simon Copper in the Black Swan pub in York. Roles Cora (F) - recently divorced mother, stressed John (M) - dad, joker, a good chap Waitress/waiter - written...
By Sally Mitcham Directed by Simon Copper “I don’t normally off-load on strangers. It’s just been a really bad morning.” In a children’s soft play that has seen better days, two strangers strike up conversation. Cora and John have a lot in common – young kids, relationships that have ended messily, a love of The Shawshank...
Hey you! Don’t watch that, watch this! It’s the heavy-heavy-monster sound and a new play, brought to you by the YSCP! Steve and Kerry have been married a long time. Steve’s vinyl collection may tear them apart. Luckily they’ve got a counsellor…. And Steve’s friend Boring Ryan on hand to help them out. It must...