Bristol's most iconic nightclub is opening its doors once again in The Dug Out, a brand new play commissioned by Splice.
In the 70s and 80s, The Dug Out was a safe haven for young people united by music in a racially and socially divided city. Written by Amanda Whittington, the play is inspired by the club's huge impact on the city's cultural life. It will be presented for the first time in a rehearsed reading at the Bristol Old Vic in October.
The Dug Out takes place in two co-existing time zones: December 1974, when an IRA bomb explodes on Park Street and July 1944, when black GIs fight Military Police in the city centre.
Music and dance are key elements in fusing the eras. Early 1970’s funk, reggae and ska mix with 1940’s black American dance music to create an exciting, original soundtrack for this uncompromising and inventive script.
Directed by Katharine Rogers with choreographer Oscar Anderson (The Floor Technicians) and DJ Krissy Kriss, the cast includes: Robert Gwilym, April Pearson, Natasha Pring and Jessica Ellerby.
The Dug Out will be presented to an invited audience on Friday October 1st. Its development is supported by Arts Council England and the Peggy Ramsay Foundation. For more information on The Dug Out, please contact spliceproductions@mac.com.
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