MAPFEST 2023 (PROGRAMME A)

East 15’s MA Acting cohort share the green shoots of exciting new work. These entirely original pieces have been created by MA actors working solo and in ensemble companies over an intensive three weeks.

The Slough Department of an infamous alibi agency are in trouble with the police.

After the death of a famous anonymous artist leads them to question their moral choices, will they hide his demise or come clean with what they know?

Content Warning: STRONG LANGUAGE, DRUG/ALCOHOL USE, MURDER

Three women explore the social connotations of female sexuality and how or why we judge women and men in a different way. What will be the verdict?

Content Warning: RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULT, MISOGYNY, PARTIAL NUDITY

Incessant dripping. Confused crustacean. Beleaguered staff.

It’s underwater week at St Peter’s School AND Ofsted are in the building! Can the staff keep a lid on it all or will things come to a head?

Content Warning: DEATH, PHYSICAL ABUSE, DEMENTIA, SUICIDE, RELATIONSHIP BREAKDOWN.

A special shareholder’s presentation is being held to showcase new Artificially Intelligent actors.

But is this new technology all that it seems? And who is really in control of your beloved childhood characters?

Content Warning: STRONG LANGUAGE, FLASHING LIGHTS

The bois. Alex. Cameron. Peter. Nicky. But no Nathan.

At a funeral, tensions rise and accusations fly as they try to come to terms with the loss of their friend. Each man has something he needs to say - but will he be able to say it?

Content Warning: FLASHING LIGHTS,DEATH/GRIEF, ALCOHOL ABUSE, VIOLENT SCENES