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Wednesday 3 March-Wednesday 10 March

The Drowned World

The Drowned World

Play, Production Arts


From Wednesday 3 March, 7.30pm
available on demand until 10 March

The Drowned World

by Gary Owen

John Haidar director
James Allen composer
Charlie Vince-Crowhurst video designer 

Kelly and Darren are citizens.

Julian and Tara are non-citizens.

Therefore, Julian and Tara must be disposed of.

The two couples exist in a world obsessed with aesthetics, policed by the community. One pair must learn what it is to survive, while the other must interrogate who they truly are and what it is they serve.

Premiered at the Traverse Theatre and winner of the George Devine Award 2002, Gary Owen’s devastating play explores how far humans will go to save themselves and what we are capable of when faced with the most brutal of dystopias.

In this online production recorded from their homes, four Guildhall actors present a rare chance to experience this vicious tale of love, revolt and beauty, directed remotely by John Haidar.

“A blast of brilliant theatrical writing straight from the heart” – The Scotsman

This play contains adult content throughout, including detailed descriptions of violence, torture and injury, strong language, sexual references and themes of death.

How to watch

This online production will be available from 3–10 March. It is free to watch, but registration is required. Click on the link below to sign up to receive the private viewing link at the time of broadcast.

Click here to register


This broadcast is brought to you completely free of charge. Please consider making a gift today and support the artists of tomorrow. Find out more

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