Mikron Theatre Company's show, In at the Deep End, is a great story of heroism and selflessness, focusing on the unsung heroes of the RNLI and diving into two hundred years of saving lives at sea.
Mikron is now in its 46th year of touring, so you can expect a top notch performance from its team of four talented actor/musicians who are tasked with recreating some of the historic and modern-day challenges faced by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
As expected from the vastly experienced Mikron crew, it's fast-paced and entertaining. The plot zips backwards and forwards through the years and throws up little-known facts and questions to ponder, whilst remaining compelling viewing, thanks to a script from talented writer Laurence Peacock, whose reputation is growing having penned the delightful Canary Girls last year.
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Producer Pete Toon says the idea for the play, based on true tales, came from one of Mikron's supporters... "We tell uniquely British stories...and RNLI is truly unique and British. We set the play in fictitious Skipwick but Laurence met countless crews up and down the country and I visited Poole, their HQ and archive. The history element is also fascinating."
The team at Mikron were moved by their research into the RNLI and Pete explains that it gave them an even greater respect for the work... "Totally - and #savinglivesatsea, currently on iplayer, highlights this even more; men and women giving their lives to save others...for free. Humbling!"
In at the Deep End celebrates a fantastic institution and puts the spotlight firmly on their brilliant, yet often over-looked, work. The play also has a great original score composed by Rebekah Hughes which, fittingly, adds marvellous maritime music along with fathoms of foamy fun.
Mikron has a proud record of taking theatre to new audiences and alternative venues. They take this legacy very seriously and are keen to stick to their promise to 'make theatre everywhere for everyone'.
In their 46 year history Mikron has toured places that other companies wouldn't. Previous shows have taken place deep in the countryside, in boatyards, allotment sites and even inside a tunnel. This year they add youth hostels and lifeboat stations to their venue list, along with St Peter and Paul's Church, Salford.
Prepare to set sail in a shanty sea with live music, awash with memorable characters and nifty nautical tales. And fifty per cent of takings go to the RNLI...
In at the Deep End
Wednesday 18th October 7:30pm
St Peter and Paul's Church
Park Road, Eccles M6 8JR
Tickets £11/£9 (concessions) – click here to book
For more details of the play and to see a trailer see Mikron's website – click here
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