Three commissioned world premieres and one London premiere will make up the New Diorama Theatre’s tenth anniversary season, including Police Cops: The Musical, running from 23 November-23 December.

Opening the season will be Deciphering by science-led theatre company Curious Directive, in collaboration with Indonesian artist collective Bombo, running from 7 September-2 October. The production explores human creativity, looking at the cave network containing the oldest graphic communication ever found.

In a co-commission from New Diorama Theatre and Boundless Theatre, Nouveau Riche will present the world premiere of For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy from 12 October-6 November, written by Nouveau Riche’s artistic director Ryan Calais Cameron and directed by Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu.

Liverpool-based theatre company Ugly Bucket will present the London premiere of Good Grief on 14 & 15 November, followed by the aforementioned world premiere of Police Cops: the Musical, which has been co-commissioned by the New Diorama, the Lowry in Salford and Ipswich’s New Wolsey Theatre.

USA, 1985: Rookie Police Cop Jimmy Johnson joined the force to protect, serve, and avenge his sister’s death...

But now Jimmy's in deep, partnered up with a disgraced, renegade Police Cop and leaned on by a racist Chief.

With guns loaded and safety catches off, Jimmy’s on a freewheeling adventure from the mean streets of America to the back-alleys of Mexico – where destiny awaits in the form of grizzled Mexican ex-Police Cop Juanita Gonzalez.

Multi-award-winners Police Cops present a cinematic comedy blockbuster joyride full of grit, guns and uncompromising facial hair – all set to a blasting 80s power-pop soundtrack. Featuring an expanded ensemble, original songs and a live band, their unique physical comedy mayhem is supercharged for their most ambitious show yet.

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