A Play. A Poem. And a Party.
Written by Danielle Phillips & directed by Kimberley Sykes
Produced by Mad Friday Productions
“IT’S FRIDAY, 5PM, THE AIR IS THICK WITH CIGGY SMOKE-FILLED ANTICIPATION, THE STREETS’R TIPSY WITH POSSIBILITY, EXPECTATION... EVERYBODY’S DREAMING, BEAMING, GETTING STEAMING FOR THE NIGHT AHEAD…”
Set on the closing night of Doncaster’s legendary nightclub Karisma, Children of the Night follows Lindsay Jenkins—a working-class, ex-miner’s daughter—coming of age during the UK’s first heterosexual HIV cluster in the chaotic final days of ‘90s Clubland.
A love letter to rebellious ravers, resilient women, and the cultural pulse of the North, mixing kitchen-sink drama with dancefloor euphoria, the show dives into themes of sexual health, grief, ambition, and the nightlife that shaped a generation.
Shortlisted for the 2023 Women’s Prize for Playwriting & the 2024 New Diorama Theatre Untapped Award, and made the top 9% of the BBC Open Writers Call 2024.
7.15PM & 2PM
Monday-Friday
9am-5pm
Saturday
9am-4pm
They're open later for performances
For admin and all non ticket related enquiries: 01302 303950
Box Office and Café Bar
Mon: CLOSED Tue-Thu: 9am-5pm (open later for performances) Fri: 1.5 hours before show Sat (term time): 10am-2pm & 1.5 hours before show Sat-Sun (school holidays): 1.5 hours before show
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