THERE'S ALWAYS CHANCE.
​THERE'S ALWAYS CHOICE.
​YOU COULD BE ELSEWHERE. ANYWHERE BUT HERE.


​Anna is stranded. Beth came for a think. C just wants some kip. Three women meet by chance late at night. None of them really want to be there, yet none of them leave. It is a rare moment of stillness in a hectic modern world, bringing both solace and discomfort. With only loose change, some booze and a dodgy carrot at their disposal, will any of them find their way home? 
Parallel is a darkly comic drama written by Laura Lindsay which explores our understanding of home, purpose and charity. The part that each actor will play is determined by the roll of a dice each performance as we discover the impact of chance and choice on the outcome of our lives.
"Acidly witty, pugnacious, caring, streetwise, empathetic and angry"  YORK PRESS

Tour dates 2016

1-5 November 2016 
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester

9 November 2016 
ARC, Stockton.

11 November 2016 
Derby Theatre

17-19 November 2016 
Lincoln Drill Hall

24 November 2016
Square Chapel, Halifax.

The Development of parallel
Parallel was also developed in association with the following theatres: Derby Theatre; ARC, Stockton; Slung Low, Leeds; Sheffield Theatres; Arts Theatre, London and Royal Exchange, Manchester. We are extremely grateful for their invaluable advice, input and support.
Parallel was developed with Crisis, the national charity for single homeless people, and Harrogate Homeless Project. It is co-produced by Harrogate Theatre, where the production premiered in March 2016.

As part of the research and development phase, writer Laura Lindsay interviewed charity staff and service users, and attended participation sessions to gain a real insight and hear stories of those affected first-hand by homelessness. To find out more about the development process, check out this interview with Laura.

Crisis Arts Coordinator Kellie Gamble praises the results of the process:
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"Laura has authentically and unflinchingly represented the real life experiences of our clients. But despite this brutal truth, she has captured something engaging, funny and warm. The benefits of her research were not just authenticity in the play, being involved in the creative process of the project has helped the members who took part. It has increased their confidence, self-esteem and skills and has enabled them to discover their own latent talents. Working with Laura has been an incredible experience for our members and the organisation alike.”