After the collapse of civilisation, a group of survivors gather around a fire and begin to piece together a familiar episode of The Simpsons from memory.
Years later, that shared act of remembering has evolved into something far bigger, stranger and unexpectedly profound. Darkly funny, inventive and unsettling, Mr Burns, a post-electric play explores storytelling, memory, pop culture and what we cling to when the world changes beyond recognition.
Context for this production from Jay Zorenti-Nakhid, the Belgrade’s Associate Director:
Building on the success of previous cohorts, the Belgrade Ensemble 25/26 continues the Belgrade Theatre’s investment in early-career talent from Coventry and the wider region. Created as a free year-long development programme for emerging performers, the Ensemble offers participants the opportunity to train and collaborate within a producing theatre environment. This year’s cohort has followed a three-phase journey: beginning with intensive skills development in the autumn, moving into contextual workshops exploring the themes and ideas of Mr Burns, a post-electric play, and culminating in a rehearsal process for their summer production. Our belief is simple: local talent deserves local investment.
This amateur production of MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk