a black-comedy
serial-killer romance
by Lila Whelan
serial-killer romance
by Lila Whelan
Psychopaths Jay, Mel and Steven meet up once in a while to unwind, hang up their guns and let their hair down - within a few guidelines established for their protection and anonymity of course.
But when the innocent Teresa enters their world, loyalties are tested and the rules start to get broken, one by one. And when serial killers break the rules, the consequences can be a little...messy. But hey, rules are made to be broken, aren't they?
Psychopaths Jay, Mel and Steven meet up once in a while to unwind, hang up their guns and let their hair down - within a few guidelines established for their protection and anonymity of course.
But when the innocent Teresa enters their world, loyalties are tested and the rules start to get broken, one by one. And when serial killers break the rules, the consequences can be a little...messy. But hey, rules are made to be broken, aren't they?
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 'deliciously dark and fiendishly clever...a one-of-a-kind production, a guilty pleasure to savour and must-see at the Edinburgh Festival' - Female Arts
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 'as richly comical as it is dark and sadistic' - The New Current
★ ★ ★ ★ 'an incredible piece of new writing' - Broadway Baby
★ ★ ★ ★ 'love and death and ecstasy and devastation coming together in a boiling pot of climactic exultation' - One Stop Arts
★ ★ ★ ★ 'this play is crafted so expertly, the twists and turns revealed at such perfect moments' - Three Weeks
★ ★ ★ ★ 'It mixes humour, drama and hysteria to create a writhing and blackly funny plot' - Everything Theatre
'a thoroughly surreal plot, making for an intriguing mystery' - Views from the Gods
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 'as richly comical as it is dark and sadistic' - The New Current
★ ★ ★ ★ 'an incredible piece of new writing' - Broadway Baby
★ ★ ★ ★ 'love and death and ecstasy and devastation coming together in a boiling pot of climactic exultation' - One Stop Arts
★ ★ ★ ★ 'this play is crafted so expertly, the twists and turns revealed at such perfect moments' - Three Weeks
★ ★ ★ ★ 'It mixes humour, drama and hysteria to create a writhing and blackly funny plot' - Everything Theatre
'a thoroughly surreal plot, making for an intriguing mystery' - Views from the Gods
Three psychopaths, one primary school teacher and a gun called Priscilla – what could possibly go wrong?
From the warped mind of Lila Whelan (Time Out ★★★★, What's on Stage, ★★★★) Sprocket presents the world's first theatrical black comedy, serial-killer romance:
THE RULES: SEX, LIES & SERIAL KILLERS.
Whiplash-fast, devilishly dark and exceedingly clever, this deliciously deviant Tarantino-esque rom-com promises to have audiences gripping on to their seats and leave a bloody trail of laughter in its wake.
From the warped mind of Lila Whelan (Time Out ★★★★, What's on Stage, ★★★★) Sprocket presents the world's first theatrical black comedy, serial-killer romance:
THE RULES: SEX, LIES & SERIAL KILLERS.
Whiplash-fast, devilishly dark and exceedingly clever, this deliciously deviant Tarantino-esque rom-com promises to have audiences gripping on to their seats and leave a bloody trail of laughter in its wake.
CREATIVE TEAM
Writer & Producer: Lila Whelan
Director: Jez Pike
Assistant Producer: Isabel Dixon
Set Designer: Suneeda Maruthiyil
Sound & Lighting Designer: Geoff Hense
Stage Manager: Alex Pearson
CAST
Writer & Producer: Lila Whelan
Director: Jez Pike
Assistant Producer: Isabel Dixon
Set Designer: Suneeda Maruthiyil
Sound & Lighting Designer: Geoff Hense
Stage Manager: Alex Pearson
CAST
PERFORMANCES
7 - 29 August 2015, theSpace on the Mile, Edinburgh Fringe
20 & 21 July 2015, Theatre503, London
3 June 2013, Old Red Lion Theatre, London (work in progress)
7 - 29 August 2015, theSpace on the Mile, Edinburgh Fringe
20 & 21 July 2015, Theatre503, London
3 June 2013, Old Red Lion Theatre, London (work in progress)
What our audiences said...
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Would 100% recommend @sprockettheatre 's #therules @edfringe ...a sadistically funny play…#mustwatch @AmyKateBaker8
'An absolute wonder of a show! Deliciously macabre...Loved every second, an honour to watch' Victoria Lucie 'hilarious, witty and very entertaining!' @RebeccaHitchcox Best play ever…Go see this play! @LunaLamour 'a plot so intricate and expertly revealed, this play will have you both laughing and on the edge of your seat! I saw this play twice, it was so good! An absolute must see!' Al Wadlan #therulesplay In a word…amazing @PhilipCaban I can’t get it out of my head. Funny but also so chilling. Wonderful @Jigwam Absolutely love #therulesplay…Clever, moving and beautifully acted. Spot on @K_Holloway1 Very clever writing and great performances all round, good show guys @heresyisafoot 'Thoroughly enjoyed dark black comedy...The Rules. Great writing, spotless direction and brilliantly drawn characters.'@OtherplaceBTN Brilliant black comedy, LOVED IT @SuQ10 Brilliant play! Very, very clever stuff @AnnWalmsley ‘a great, fun show…highly recommend it!’ @FlipperGiada '[an] hour of comedy, tragedy, surprise and amazement. Stunning script. Great show.' Dexter Marchant 'Loved it.... Really funny, planning on seeing again.' Kaye Brenton 'the best late night crazy ride of a black comedy ever!' @BarringtonCoUK 'a brilliantly written dark comedy, with fantastic performances and a great concept. See it!' @jm00re497 |
'Wonderful show, really enjoyed it' @vendrinDirector
'We came to see The Rules and were left absolutely speechless. Flawless acting and a flawless show!' @_PumpkinPeople 'a brilliant piece of writing and acting' @WaketheSnake158 'top notch acting, tightly constructed script, loved it' @macaroni_hotdog 'Absolutely adored...The Rules! Hilarious, dark and superbly acted.' @hollywood747 'one of my fave things I've seen' @JoJoGinn 'another Fringe hidden gem! Fantastic script, brilliant actors...Must see!' Anne McIntyre, edfringe.com 'brilliantly executed...Acting superb, recommend' @DreamsEyesOpen 'Everybody a #EdFringe go and see The Rules F**KING FANTASTIC' @annimaarit 'amazing...A must see show!' @frogthebog 'amazing. Left us wanting more!' Kelly Frances 'manically genius show that kept me intrigued and laughing' @PheatrePhantom 'what an amazing production, best of the Edinburgh fringe' @katehart 'Wow. Wow. Wow. Best thing I've seen this Edfringe. You guys were astronomical.' @MCBryanOnToast 'Absolutely loved The Rules - laughed my head off!' @Jo_LaTerriere 'drop dead gorgeous in every way' @mikeypaolo 'superb, best laugh of the Fringe' @conius 'clever and fun farce' @broodlondon 'a plot twist at every turn and I loved it!' @rawmm |
