A Gripping Exploration of Teenage Anxiety, Power, and the Breaking Point
Lunatix Theatre proudly announces its bold new production of Punk Rock by acclaimed British playwright Simon Stephens, opening September 17th at Meat Market (Stables). Known for its visceral energy and chilling relevance, Punk Rock dives headfirst into the emotional turbulence of teenage life with razor-sharp dialogue, haunting insight, and explosive drama.
Set in a grammar school library in Stockport, England, Punk Rock follows a group of sixth-form students as they navigate the mounting pressures of exams, relationships, identity, and an uncertain future. As tensions simmer and the cracks in their carefully constructed worlds begin to show, the play builds to a devastating crescendo that forces audiences to confront the consequences of silence, neglect, and societal pressure.
Directed by Jay Wood, this production brings Lunatix Theatre’s trademark raw energy and youthful urgency to a play that has never felt more relevant. In a time where mental health, violence, and the complexity of identity are front and centre in public discourse,
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