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Way Upstream

World Premiere: 2 October 1981 | Venue: Stephen Joseph Theatre In The Round
London Premiere: 4 October 1982 | Venue: National Theatre
North American Premiere: 24 February 1982 | Venue: Alley Theatre, Houston

Play Number: 27
Cast: 3m / 3f | Length: 1hr 50m (without interval)
Published: Samuel French
Rights - Professional: Casarotto Ramsay | Amateur: Concord Theatricals
Other Media: Television | Radio

Short Synopsis: Ideally set on a water-filled stage, the play follows a cruiser on the river orb, which is hijacked by modern-day pirates. As events spiral out of control and become ever more extreme, can an ordinary couple save the day by taking extraordinary steps?

Quote: "On any boat, there can only be one skipper. OK? One guy who gives the orders. All right? It has to be that way otherwise it's bedlam. Like it was just now. Now, I don't mind taking the job, I don't mind the responsibility but I must have your support. OK? Make sense? OK?"

Upcoming / Current Productions

Summer 2027: Way Upstream at the Watermill Theatre, Bagnor, Newbury (directed by Katie Posner). Click here.