An oil painting of a woman looking over her shoulder wearing a white shirt, the background is red and in front of her is a mound of dirt

SCARLET SUNDAY

PRESENTED BY ASLANT THEATRE COMPANY
WRITTEN BY JAMES ALSTON
DIRECTED BY IMY WYATT CORNER
Obsession, dark secrets, and the cult of celebrity. What can you get away with in the name of great art?

On a scorching summer’s day, art curator Yasmin arrives at an old house in the middle of nowhere in the hopes to shed light on the enigmatic life of the late great artist Ray Blackwood. There she meets Ava, the artist’s daughter, who guards a haunting secret intertwined with the mysterious painting “Scarlet Sunday.”

Scarlet Sunday is a mesmerising two-hander that delves into the struggle to reconcile great works of art with the dark deeds of their creators. Can we truly separate their art from their actions? Do we become complicit in their crimes by consuming their art?

Exploring the eerie connection between the cultification of celebrity and a culture of abuse, Scarlet Sunday promises an evocative and thought-provoking experience that confronts and challenges. In an age where the cult of celebrity’s dark secrets are laid bare, this bold new play delves into the uncomfortable truths behind our obsessions, echoing recent events and reclaiming power for those whose voices are often left out of the narrative.

Imy Wyatt Corner (Duck, Arcola Theatre) directs the UK premiere of James Alston’s timely and scorching debut play, with design by Cat Fuller (Linbury Prize 2021 Winner).

An exhibition inspired by the themes of the play will also accompany the run of Scarlet Sunday.

28 FEB-17 MAR
7:30PM (TUES-SAT)
4PM (SUN)
£18 STANDARD
£16 CONCESSION
£10 PREVIEW

SCARLET SUNDAY

PRESENTED BY ASLANT THEATRE COMPANY
WRITTEN BY JAMES ALSTON
DIRECTED BY IMY WYATT CORNER
Obsession, dark secrets, and the cult of celebrity. What can you get away with in the name of great art?

On a scorching summer’s day, art curator Yasmin arrives at an old house in the middle of nowhere in the hopes to shed light on the enigmatic life of the late great artist Ray Blackwood. There she meets Ava, the artist’s daughter, who guards a haunting secret intertwined with the mysterious painting “Scarlet Sunday.”

Scarlet Sunday is a mesmerising two-hander that delves into the struggle to reconcile great works of art with the dark deeds of their creators. Can we truly separate their art from their actions? Do we become complicit in their crimes by consuming their art?

Exploring the eerie connection between the cultification of celebrity and a culture of abuse, Scarlet Sunday promises an evocative and thought-provoking experience that confronts and challenges. In an age where the cult of celebrity’s dark secrets are laid bare, this bold new play delves into the uncomfortable truths behind our obsessions, echoing recent events and reclaiming power for those whose voices are often left out of the narrative.

Imy Wyatt Corner (Duck, Arcola Theatre) directs the UK premiere of James Alston’s timely and scorching debut play, with design by Cat Fuller (Linbury Prize 2021 Winner).

An art exhibition inspired by the themes of the play will also accompany the run of Scarlet Sunday.  

28 FEB-17 MAR
7:30PM (TUES-SAT)
4PM (SUN)
£18 STANDARD
£16 CONCESSION
£10 PREVIEW

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Concessions

Concessions apply to students, under-18s, over-60s and more. For more info on our concession policy click here→

Accessibility

All performance spaces and facilities are fully wheelchair-accessible. For more info please contact Box Office on 0207 498 4699.

Ticket Collection

We operate a paperless box office system. You will be emailed a receipt once you have booked in advance. There is no need to print this off, just state your name at the box office on arrival.

Café Bar

Serving a menu of hot drinks, craft beers, wine and seasonal cocktails before and after every show and a full home-made food menu including freshly baked pastries, delicious cakes and savoury light bites from Friday – Sunday. 

Content Warnings

Contains themes of domestic abuse, violence and some strong language.

Find out more here.

Age Recommendation

15+

Duration

1h15m

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