The taxi driver, a witness to countless dramas, has seen it all unfold on the backseat of their cab. Therapist, confidant – passengers bare their souls under the flickering city lights.
The subsequent journey throws up recurring themes resulting in a rich human comedy – a mosaic of life's absurdities, built piece by piece across one night.
Taxi tales is inspired by Raymond Carvers short stories which subsequently became the award-winning film ‘Short Cuts’ directed by Robert Altman. Carver was a master storyteller in expressing a lot with a little, Carver's signature style: understated yet impactful portrayals of the struggles and frustrations of everyday life.
The subsequent journey throws up recurring themes resulting in a rich human comedy – a mosaic of life's absurdities, built piece by piece across one night.
Taxi tales is inspired by Raymond Carvers short stories which subsequently became the award-winning film ‘Short Cuts’ directed by Robert Altman. Carver was a master storyteller in expressing a lot with a little, Carver's signature style: understated yet impactful portrayals of the struggles and frustrations of everyday life.
Dates and ticket info:
Unity theatre - as part of Liverpool Improvisation Festival
Friday the 25th of April - 8:30pm
Saturday the 26th of April - 3:40pm
Tickets £6 /£8
Friday the 25th of April - 8:30pm
Saturday the 26th of April - 3:40pm
Tickets £6 /£8
Conceived and Directed by: Mark Smith
Friday performers:
Sophie Appleby, Diana Brown, Lucy Fiori, David Gregg, Jen Hardy, Deirdre Lynskey, Chris Mead, Samuel Pownall and Anthony Saldana
Sophie Appleby, Diana Brown, Lucy Fiori, David Gregg, Jen Hardy, Deirdre Lynskey, Chris Mead, Samuel Pownall and Anthony Saldana
Saturday performers:
Michael Ananins, Annabel Edmonds, Jen Hardy, Karen Hughes, Adrià Lerma, Hal Munger, Owen Scrivens, Sash Steele and Josie Throup
Michael Ananins, Annabel Edmonds, Jen Hardy, Karen Hughes, Adrià Lerma, Hal Munger, Owen Scrivens, Sash Steele and Josie Throup
Development collaborators:
Mike Burton, Ryan Byrne, Charlotte Cleaver, Lee Hithersay, Mark Smith & Ollie Wilson
Mike Burton, Ryan Byrne, Charlotte Cleaver, Lee Hithersay, Mark Smith & Ollie Wilson
Quotes on previous work:
The work reminded me of Jim Cartwrights ‘Two’ and Caroline Aherne ‘The Royle Family’ – a slice of life made real amongst the buffet.
★★★★ - The Reviews Hub
Talk to the Hand is great fun, highly skilled and very funny.
★★★★ - The Reviews Hub
Improvised theatre at its very best
★★★★★ - At the Theatre
Supported by the Liverpool Improvisation Festival