20/08/2026
I've been so busy I've fallen far behind with posting about productions that I've worked on. This tbt came in very handy ๐
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This time last year, we brought Kae Tempestโs Paradise to the Chorlton Players stage.
A visceral, contemporary reimagining of Sophoclesโ Philoctetes, Paradise took us to a desolate island where a wounded soldier, abandoned by his comrades, is suddenly confronted by the people who now need his help.
Itโs a play about war, betrayal, power, identity and who gets to decide what a hero looks like. Ancient ideas dragged, kicking and screaming, into a world that feels very recognisably our own.
And thatโs exactly why we believe plays like Paradise belong on our stage.
Theatre can make us laugh, escape and switch off for a couple of hours. But sometimes it should do the opposite. It should provoke, challenge, start conversations and leave you thinking about what youโve just witnessed long after the lights have gone down.
Weโre incredibly proud that Paradise was part of our 2025 season. ๐ด๐น
๐ธ Amicable Photography