This Land

Pentabus Theatre and Salisbury Playhouse Production and UK tour 2016

Bea and Joseph are rekindling their love. But, with the arrival of a fracking company ready to dig, their village is falling apart. Through the lives of a young couple, This Land tells a story of community, belonging and the ground beneath our feet.

A fast-paced journey through an ever-changing landscape in this funny, thought-provoking and explosive new play by Siân Owen

CAST Rosie Armstrong, Harry Long

Writer Siân Owen

Director Jo Newman

Designer Jean Chan

Lighting Designer James Mackenzie

Sound Designer James Frewer

Produced by Pentabus and Salisbury Playhouse

Production Photos Richard Stanton

“Neatly directed by Jo Newman”

Lyn Gardner, The Guardian

“It’s not just about fracking but the whole future of our increasingly fragile planet”

British Theatre Guide

“A little gem of theatre…superb…well executed…seamless”

Salisbury Journal

“A wonderful story, beautifully told”

Western Daily Press

“Touching and funny, emotionally engaging”

Fine Times Recorder

Supported by Frank and Elizabeth Brenan