Unity Scratch Night: May
Wednesday 27th May
7:30pm
The acclaimed series of work in progress nights at Unity continues into 2026 by popular demand with monthly instalments of never before seen work.
Over the last few years Unity has established itself as the go to venue for fresh, and innovative new work with a sell out series of work in progress evenings and unmissable variety nights.
The Line Up:
The Edge of Nothing
Work in progress – Fiona Scott (aka Sparrows Kneecaps)
Inspired by a shed, a garden and the odd wafting scarf…
A performer tries out different ways of playing Shakespeare’s Fools in search of that elusive breakthrough moment.
“When your mother is Dogberry and your father is Lear’s Fool… what hope was there?”
Then somewhere along the way, the Fools begin to answer back — carrying traces of music hall, vaudeville, and something passed down.
Developed through ongoing exploration with Nick Bagnall, with mentoring from Told by an Idiot.
Instagram: @fionascottactor
Ernie
By James Goodall
Following a tragic accident, Liverpool docker Ernie must decide between his health or job security in this heart-warming tale of pride, resilience and family. This one man mask show combines live foley, mime and music to transport us back to the 1960s to understand the harsh realities faced by the working man on the Liverpool docks.
Instagram: @talesfromaroundours
Shambles
By Thea Barnes
SHAMBLES! On an iced over lake, two dog walkers watch as their little pampered pooch kills a duck. As the animals fight, so do they…
(a devised absurd comedy)
Instagram: @shambles.theplay