"Promenade theatre at its best." What's On Stage

"Happystorm Theatre continues their excellent series of productions with this personal and physical exploration of addiction." Remote Goat

"Utterly engrossing." The Public Reviews

"I had the sense of having experienced something very special that had my mind in complete overdrive for long after I had left the building [...] it was an extraordinary night out I consider myself very lucky to have been part of." Blog from Alison's Adventures in Theatreland

The Crypt Project was shortlisted for the Manchester Tourism Award for Small Tourism Event of the year 2011.

The Crypt Project will be part of Kingston University's International Multi-Disciplinary Conference on Performance and Addiction 2012.

The Crypt Project was picked as a highlight of 2011 for What's On Stage.

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"Happystorm have produced some of the finest and most ambitious plays to come out of Salford in recent memory."

Salford Online

"Happystorm are becoming something of a brand where you don't need to know the details.

You just turn up expecting something off the wall and different.

They set up strange scenarios and immerse you right in there."

Salford Star

Past Productions

The Crypt Project : New Depths

Following an invitation from the Library Theatre and The Lowry to take part in their Re:play festival, we created this new piece of site-specific theatre for the underbelly of The Lowry in January 2012.

A promenade play inviting you to take an immersive, sensual journey into the realms of addiction, inspired by true stories.

Weaving through the undiscovered depths of The Lowry’s underground chambers, this 360º experience is an unforgettable glimpse into our hidden worlds.

This is a development of The Crypt Project created for Salford's crypt in May 2011.

Photos by John Roberts
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Cast and Crew

Producer: Jenna Omeltschenko
Assistant Producer: Kerry Ely
Director: Sarah Meadows
Assistant Director: Mairi Macfarlane
Dramaturg: Jason Crouch
Stage Manager: Amy Chandler
Sound Design: Lawrence Reekie

Cast: Ian Curley, Kerry Ely, Matthew Ganley, Denise Kennedy, Jessica Lau, Nathan Morris, Sophie Toland, Susi Wrenshaw

Live music: Nathan Morris

Set Designer: Katie O'Brien
Assistant Designer / Visual Artist: Bryony Moore

Technicians: Beasley and Tom

Graphic designer: Helena Davies
Production photography: John Roberts
Publicity photography: Alexis Photography

Funding provided by: Arts Council England, Community Foundation and Comic Relief

About the Re:play festival

Re:play 2012

The Lowry Theatre hosted the annual Re:play festival, an exclusive second chance to see the best fringe theatre of 2011 in Manchester and Salford. This is the second year running we have been part of Re:play.

We were one of only six companies lucky enough to be invited to take part in this high-profile event. The odds were really stacked against us even being considered for selection as the play in question was originally performed in Salford's underground crypt!

The Crypt Project : New Depths is a promenade production that explores the daily struggles and triumphs of those living with addiction in its many guises. It is a development of our acclaimed production The Crypt Project.

Re:play 2012 is a co-production between The Lowry and The Library Theatre.

New Depths New Venue

Originally designed, created and performed in Salford's underground crypt, this new piece of work will be specially created to occupy the underground realms of The Lowry at Salford Quays.

We will transform the urban maze beneath The Quays Theatre at The Lowry to create a unique theatrical experience. The space is incredibly evocative with corridors weaving through the usually hidden parts of the theatre. Ceilngs go from vast expanses of space where you feel like a little ant to turning round a corner to find a restricted headroom concrete chamber. Our favourite bit is directly underneath the Quays Theatre stage with huge corkscrew springs where the sounds leaks through from the stage area above. Expect a real adventure with plenty of twists and turns!

Trailer

Filmmaker: Mike Affaz Atherfold, assisted by John Elliot. The footage used in the trailer is from the original production of The Crypt Project.

Production Info

Tuesday 17th January 7pm
Tuesday 17th January 9pm
Wednesday 18th January 3pm EXTRA SHOW ADDED!!!
Wednesday 18th January 7pm
Wednesday 18th January 9pm

The show lasts one hour

All shows sold out!

Box Office 0843 208 6010
www.thelowry.com/replay

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DIRECTED BY SARAH MEADOWS
DESIGNED BY KATIE O'BRIEN
FLYER DESIGN BY HELENA DAVIES

Supported by

We are delighted that the Arts Council England will be supporting this second phase of our project. Comic Relief and Community Foundation will fund further research workshops.

If you have been affected by the issues in the play

For help and support with any of the issues raised in the play, please visit our information and support page.