Rooms with a new Newcastle view

THE Rooms, as it appeared last year at Newcastle's Alphabetti Theatre; it has been completely re-done with new writers, directors and performers in different rooms. This time there are three of the North-East's most exciting female writers: Laura Lindow, Sarah Gonnet and Becci Sharrock writing for three male performers with three emerging female directors seeking to offer a chilling journey.

Running from Thursday, October 27 to Saturday, November 5 (no performance on Oct 30) and curated by Ben Dickenson the Halloween-influenced project has Citizen X, Matthew and Z, exploring ideas of terrorism, relationships, paranoia and obsession. The audience are led around intimate, intriguing and unknown spaces being greeted by each character along the way.

A Terrorist’s Guide to Romance by Laura Lindow is performed by James Hedley as Citizen X, a righteous man who has plans for the city, plans that will blow your mind.

Word Salad by Sarah Gonnet features Robert Nicholson as obsessive Matthew in search of "lost" Catherine.

Backstreet Salesman by Becci Sharrock has Matt Miller as Z the loner, who has decided to make an exception and wants everyone to make themselves at home.

Time: 7.30pm. Running time: approximately one hour, no interval. Tickets: £8 / £6 concession (students, senior citizens, artists/Equity)

Alphabetti Theatre, The Basement, 18 New Bridge Street, Newcastle, NE1 8AW. Note: Part of the performance does take place outside so warm clothing is advised. Umbrellas will be provided.

Viv Hardwick