Our Work

Producing and touring pieces of entertaining, funny, thought-provoking and relevant theatre to a wide variety of venues is a large part of what Open Clasp does. We also work with community groups to create their own plays and performance pieces, enabling people to voice the things that matter to them.

Productions

Open Clasp's productions to date are:

Swags & Tails

Meet Gloria, her past eroded during years living in dementia units, Mary, the care-worker getting it from all angles and housebound Lillian, locked in her own spare room with only 8 bottles of Sloe Gin for company. Faced with the closure of their day centre will Ellen and Marlene unite and make a last stand? ... more

BlueGiroBlueGiro

Jodie might have that undefinable "something" that makes for star quality, and she's on the move, and so is mum Evie and neighbours Lisa and Laura... more

 

Rattle&RollRattle & Roll

Four women are trying to jump track. A new name, street and settee mean a new start, a way out and a past left behind... more

 

A Twist of LemonA Twist of Lemon

Butch Jackie wants a holiday, so four women set off to the island of Lesvos. However a lost suitcase, along with a white knuckle ride on the resorts banana boat not only put one woman’s back out... more

TonicTonic

Set during the World Cup, Tonic tells the story of four women trying, unsuccessfully, to get away from the football! Zoe heads off to a caravan estate for a break with her friend Lorraine and... more

Stand n TanStand 'n' Tan

Set in a local ‘Stand ‘n’ Tan’ single mam Joanne is preparing for her imminent wedding- with a little help from her baby sister Sarah and chief bridesmaid and bestmate, lesbian nurse... more

 

Falling KnivesFalling Knives and Runaround Wives

Set over the hectic, unforgiving season of Christmas and New Year, Falling Knives and Runaround Wives unfolds with four very different women caught in the eye of a storm... more

 

After Her DeathAfter Her Death

With the supernatural power to start and stop time with a single clap, four mothers, whether following their offspring to the swimming pool or the loo, tell of their troubled past and their often fraught relationships with their "girls"... more

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"At once endearing, hilarious, passionate and tear-jerking." Evening Chronicle
"Open Clasp is truly a treasure of the north east that must be supported and encouraged to become a treasure of the nation" British Theatre Guide
"Open Clasp have the balls, the brains and above all, the sense of humour, to tackle issues in a fresh and beguiling way" Metro North East