Piece of Work

TOURING 2024

2 FEB HIGH NEWTON VILLAGE HALL (Learning to Fly)

4 FEB APPLAUSE EAST SUSSEX ALCISTON & SELMESTON VILLAGE HALL 

28 FEB MILFORD HAVEN TORCH THEATRE (Learning to Fly)

1 MAR LEICESTER ATTENBOROUGH ARTS CENTRE

8 MAR EXETER PHOENIX

15 MAR ARTSREACH DORSET YETMINSTER JUBILEE HALL

16 MAR ARTSREACH DORSET DRIMPTON VILLAGE HALL

17 MAR ARTSREACH DORSET PIDDLETRENTHIDE MEMORIAL HALL

21 MAR ARTS ALIVE SHROPSHIRE SPARC THEATRE (Learning to Fly)

22 MAR ARTS ALIVE SHROPSHIRE TALBOT THEATRE (Learning to Fly)

23 MAR ARTS ALIVE SHROPSHIRE MARKET THEATRE (Learning to Fly)

30 MAR SHEFFIELD PLAYHOUSE

13 APR FALMOUTH TOLMEN CENTRE (Double bill: Learning to Fly/Piece of Work)

 19 APR WOLVERHAMPTON ARENA THEATRE

20 APR WORTHING CONNAUGHT STUDIO

30 APR – 4 MAY PLYMOUTH DRUM THEATRE

17 MAY SKIPTON TOWN HALL

18 MAY NORTHALLERTON FORUM

27 MAY DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY ARTS FESTIVAL: MOFFAT TOWN HALL 

27 MAY DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY ARTS FESTIVAL: WIGTOWN THE PRINT ROOM

27 MAY DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY ARTS FESTIVAL: MONIAVE GLENCAIRN MEMORIAL INSTITUTE

 

James has been touring his storytelling theatre shows for half his adult life. This tour was different though. Returning home after his first stint away, he received a letter that exploded his life, and the tour became a search: for the person who sent it, for a sense of where he comes from, and to maybe save a life.

In PIECE OF WORK James explores how the landscapes we exist within effect the way we think and feel; how searching for something is an end in itself, regardless of whether the search is successful. It’s about our sense of home, and the hope that makes our lives liveable.

Featuring James’ captivating mix of storytelling, music and comedy (as well as Shakespeare’s Hamlet) this show follows the critically acclaimed LEARNING TO FLY which toured the UK following a sell-out run in Edinburgh. Hilarious and heart breaking this remarkable road trip will delight and surprise.

Contains references to suicide and mental illness 14+

Directed by Jonathan Humphreys

Audio described performances are always an option, just let the box office or Front of House team know if you need this

 

James’ third show ‘James Rowland Dies at the End of the Show‘ completes the trilogy and is in production now, previewing to local venues. James will be returning to Edinburgh and we are taking bookings to launch the tour, running from September 2024 to May 2025. If you would like to book a show contact [email protected]

 

 

Reviews of Piece of Work:

One tries not to write that the Master Storyteller is back, but the Master Storyteller is back!… He has an innate ability to hold an audience…beautifully told, ringing with authenticity.’ ***** Britishtheatre.com (Piece of Work)

Rowland delivers it all deftly, balancing light and dark, mirth and melancholy‘  **** The Stage

He is a master at building tension and then breaking it with a warm smile‘  **** Broadway World

Rowland is always attuned to the room‘  **** The Guardian

an agile, vivid feat of storytelling‘  **** The Scotsman

‘It’s the little things throughout that pull you into what is an intimate story ***** Fairy Powered Productions

 

Further praise for James:

‘Master storyteller’ **** Whatsonstage
‘A riveting, remarkable hour of theatre…’ ***** The Guardian
‘He delivers his story with grace and self-deprecating humour’ **** The Times
‘Rowland is a natural storyteller…very funny’ **** The Scotsman