Papatango announce extension of Samuel Bailey’s SHOOK due to popular demand

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Papatango have today announced that their critically-acclaimed production of Samuel Bailey’s Shook will be extended until 28 March, due to popular demand.

The recipient of the 2019 Papatango New Writing Prize was due to transfer to the West End when the pandemic hit, so the performance was filmed and made available to stream earlier this month.

The play, inspired by true stories, looks at three young offenders who are due to become fathers while incarcerated. As Cain, Riyad and Jonjo embark on parenting classes under the instruction of Grace, their different histories slowly emerge and their different futures take shape. Both funny and poignant, Shook examines the young people society shuts away.

Shook features original cast members Josef Davies (Jonjo), Josh Finan (Cain), Andrea Hall (Grace) and Ivan Oyik (Riyad), with design by Jasmine Swan, composition/sound by Richard Hammarton and direction by Papatango’s Artistic Director George Turvey, in collaboration with BAFTA-winning and multi-Emmy-nominated director James Bobin.

Turvey said: "We've been completely blown away by the response to Shook, with viewers tuning in from 18 countries and 5 continents. It is proof that brilliant new stories transcend borders. We are delighted to extend the run so that more people can share in Samuel's incredible play." 

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