This is the Canadian premiere of this recent multi-award-winning British play that took London by storm in 2023. Year 10's first day back at school: Mark is new and too scared to make friends. Darren is out of control and too scary to make friends. Worlds apart, but more similar than they realize, the pair form a complex and manipulative relationship. And before they know it, they're embarking on a dangerous experiment that will alter the course of their lives. Sophie Swithinbank's play Bacon is an unflinching and unexpectedly humorous look at masculinity, sexuality and power, through the dizzying lens of youth.
“utterly compelling… beautiful to watch” The Stage London
Sophie Swithinbank is a playwright whose work includes: Surrender; Bacon (winner of Soho Theatre's Tony Craze Award); Circle Game; Even In Arcadia (long-listed for the Verity Bargate Award); The Fellowship; Where There Is Smoke; Come Inside, and The Superhero. Sophie Swithinbank teaches Playwriting at the University of Northampton.
Directed by Don Keith
Starring: James Johnson & Dawson Rutledge
Dates & Times
8 pm: Apr 30, May 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
2pm: May 3, 10, and 17th
Reservations and Ticket Sales
Ticket Prices:
$16 regular (adults), $12 seniors (60+) /students/unwaged
Wed, Apr 30 is half-price ($7) preview
Tues, May 7 is Pay-What-You-Wish admission if you pay at the door
To reserve and pay online:
Go to:
https://www.theatreinconnu.com/bacon/
You can also reserve directly through THEATRE INCONNU without prepayment:
phone: (250) 360-0234
email:
bWFpbCB8IHRoZWF0cmVpbmNvbm51ICEgY29t
If reserving by phone or email, you will pay when you come to see the show (we take all forms of payment at the door).
The show is about two hours long, including one intermission.
Content Warnings
This production contains:
distressing or potentially triggering themes, depictions of physical and sexual violence, references to self-harm and abuse.
Please note that our content warnings evolve as the production does throughout rehearsal and previews, so there may be changes made between booking and attending the theatre. If you would like to speak to a member of our team about specific themes or concerns, please email :
bWFpbCB8IHRoZWF0cmVpbmNvbm51ICEgY29t
Theatre Inconnu is located in the Paul Phillips Hall at 1923 Fernwood Road (across the street from the Belfry Theatre).
MAP
We are wheelchair accessible - but you need to contact us beforehand so we can make accommodation.
Theatre Inconnu acknowledges and respects the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples, on whose territory we create and present our art, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
Also check out other Arts events in Victoria, Theatre events in Victoria, Workshops in Victoria.
