Theatre preview: 180⁰ Chord, a new crime drama heading for the Waterside

180⁰ Chord, the critically acclaimed new show from writer Chris Leicester, is heading to Sale’s Waterside in September.

Promising to be an exciting, fast-paced modern play with drama, empathy and a mix of comedy, it is sure to keep the audience entertained.

But what’s it about, exactly? Here’s what we know:

You’re the pride of the police force. Your conviction rates are unbelievable. You’re so ruthless and unethical; some say you’re like a criminal yourself. And there’s no fate or consequence for you, just facts. But what happens when they both unexpectedly come calling one afternoon? One moment you’re a detective sergeant and the next, a convicted murderer. Then due to an administration ‘error’ you end up in the very same maximum-security prison you sent most of your scalps to.

So, what then? As soon as the news of your arrival at the prison spreads, the riot starts and they come looking for you. As the prisoners begin their rampage, a fellow inmate, Connor hides you in his cell. Together you flee and hide from the gang in various parts of the prison as they frantically seek you out. But who is Connor and why is he protecting you exactly? The reason will soon become abundantly clear as your past life now comes back to haunt you.

Intrigued? So are we… even more so after watching this trailer:

Independent writer and producer Chris Leicester is known for his story-based works that cover a wide range of subjects. His sets are usually very minimal, to ensure that the words and acting have to be strong: “With no extravagant sets, my words and the actors who deliver them, have nowhere to hide,” he says.

180⁰ Chord stars Paul Findlay, Dominic Thompson, Jordan Leigh and Brian Marks and arrives at the Waterside on Saturday 10th September 2022. The show starts at 7.30pm.

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