Short, Sharp Shocks

Short, Sharp Shocks by Andy Bennison

Directed by Steve Dobson

Do you lie in bed, too afraid to sleep? You need Nightmares Anonymous, the self-help group of your dreams. Four darkly comic tales of mystery, murder and the supernatural. Cross Stitcher:  Brenda and Jim are trapped in a tiny flat and are slowly getting on each other’s nerves. Who will crack first? The Last Laugh: Standup comic Charlie Chuclebucket prepares for the final night of his farewell tour. There is only one person in the audience, his greatest fan. They both have something to hide. Uneasy Listening: Tony lives with his mum. He yearns for a quiet life. His mum’s taste in music means that Tony’s life is anything but peaceful. Meat Free: Security guards Katrina and Loz work the nightshift at a research laboratory. They fear a break in from animal rights activists. What they get is far worse.