An Incident at the Border - Trafalgar Studios

Pro reviewers average 2013-06-20 "When we came for a romantic walk in the park, we didn't think we would be involved in an international crisis...This side of the line, that side of the line. Does it really make that much of a difference which side I am from?" When a country... "When we came for a romantic walk in the park, we didn't think we would be involved in an international crisis...This side of the line, that side of the line. Does it really make that much of a difference which side I am from?" When a country's new border is drawn, a couple are divided by the line. Under the rigorous eyes of a brand new border guard, they are trapped in an increasingly absurd nightmare, stuck in between two aggressive nations on the verge of war. A comic new play exploring the imaginary lines that divide us and the severe penalties for breaking them... World Premiere (Finborough). The world premiere of the full-length version of a new play by acclaimed young playwright, Kieran Lynn. A shorter version of An Incident at the Border was first seen at Oran Mor in Glasgow as part of David MacLennan's acclaimed A Play, A Pie and A Pint series of lunchtime theatre. It was recently recorded and broadcast on BBC Radio 4. Running time: approx. 80 mins with no interval Studio 2 3.3
Running dates from Aug 20 2012 to Sep 15 2012
Theatre Trafalgar Studios
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Overview, Cast and Creatives

Genre Drama, Comedy
Synopsis
"When we came for a romantic walk in the park, we didn't think we would be involved in an international crisis...This side of the line, that side of the line. Does it really make that much of a difference which side I am from?" When a country's new border is drawn, a couple are divided by the line. Under the rigorous eyes of a brand new border guard, they are trapped in an increasingly absurd nightmare, stuck in between two aggressive nations on the verge of war. A comic new play exploring the imaginary lines that divide us and the severe penalties for breaking them... World Premiere (Finborough). The world premiere of the full-length version of a new play by acclaimed young playwright, Kieran Lynn. A shorter version of An Incident at the Border was first seen at Oran Mor in Glasgow as part of David MacLennan's acclaimed A Play, A Pie and A Pint series of lunchtime theatre. It was recently recorded and broadcast on BBC Radio 4. Running time: approx. 80 mins with no interval Studio 2
Author Kieran Lynn
Director Bruce Guthrie
Featured Actors/Actresses Marc Pickering
Florence Hall
Tom Bennett
Designer Sophia Simensky
Lighting Designer Humphrey McDermott
Sound Paul Roberts
Music Louise Morgan
Alexander Duggan