Bedford-based theatre company Modern Originals & New Artists (MO&NA, pronounced ‘mona’) is launching its inaugural event, ‘From Scratch’, at the Ent Shed on Castle Road this month.
The event on Saturday 20 January at 7.30pm promises to be a celebration of local theatre talent and creativity, featuring new plays and scenes, all all exclusively written, performed, and directed by a pool of over 30 gifted local artists.
The evening aims to shine a spotlight on the hidden artistic potential within the community while providing a platform for artists to showcase their creative abilities.
The company say From Scratch embraces kindness, creativity, and a ‘have-a-go’ spirit, to deliver high-quality art to engage and inspire audiences.
“We’re thrilled to get going on MO&NA theatre company’s first scratch night, in the hopes of adding to an already well-established creative community here in Bedford,” said Jess Ennis, MO&NA’s creative producer.
“MO&NA aims to provide those with a passion for theatre the chance to bring their work to a new stage, and we’re excited by the prospect of helping to discover and nurture untapped talent in our area.”
The event will take place at the newly renovated Ent Shed, part of the Gordon Arms pub on Castle Road and tickets are just £7.
“The Gordon Arms is an atmospheric, accessible, and community-focused space, and as soon as we saw the Ent Shed, we knew it was the perfect venue to host our intimate scratch night,” said associate director, James Easey.
“It’s our aim to make new theatre approachable for everyone, and basing ourselves in a venue like this means that anybody can come and enjoy the night whether you’re a regular theatre-goer or not. Plays and a pint, what’s not to like?” –
The full line-up is as follows:
Tears of Poseidon by Michael Walker
Full Circle by Molly Hyson
Dog House by Sinan Beskok
Waking Up with Ross and Rosie by Jess Ennis
A Break by Paul Smith
A Frank Talk about an Important Subject by Andi Courtland
Mrs Poison Cotton by Amy Leigh-Matthews
The Broom Cupboard by Richard Fitchett
You can find out more about MO&NA and From Scratch at their website here and tickets to the night can be purchased here.
