Our friend Patrick McFadden, the man behind London’s Odd Rituals, premieres his first play, Economy of Thought, at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.
Patrick set up Odd Rituals to showcase the work of himself and some friends across a wide range of artistic and cultural disciplines – essentially to promote his own work, plus the work of other writers, artists, musicians and music labels he approves of and wants to give a wider audience to. We approve of the Odd Rituals ethos here, and think this one’s going to be a highlight of the Scottish capital’s yearly cultural extravaganza.
The play, a dark comic satire, is on from Thursday 1st to Monday 26th August (bar the 12th and 19th) at 2.40pm at Assembly George Square. It’s directed by John Higgins, with design by Rory Evans, sound by Peter Eltringham, and produced by Odd Rituals. The cast are Laurence Kennedy (Milton) Katharine Davenport (Amanda), Ed Brody (Tom), Oliver Stoney (Rich), Jonny McPherson (Reece) and Rose O’Loughlin (Collette).
There will also be two London preview performances on Thurs 25th and Fri 26th July 7.30pm at The Yard Theatre, Hackney Wick too, if you can’t make it to Edinburgh.
Here’s the basic gist:
The City, London. When the action of four bankers during a public protest provokes an incident, events quickly spiral out of control, a riot erupts and a protester is critically injured. Economy of Thought is a searing, thought-provoking, darkly comic tale of money, morality, loyalty and responsibility. The most divisive issue of our times becomes the most explosive play of the summer.
For a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show on Saturday 3rd August, simply email info@oddrituals.com with the subject, Economy of Thought Racket Racket giveaway. A winner will be picked randomly at the end of July.
Tickets cost £12-£14 (Concessions are £10-£12) and for the preview shows on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd Aug, tickets cost £8.
Check out Odd Rituals website for more information on this and them; and you might as well follow them on Facebook too.