Switch MCR

Switch_MCR is a theatre company creating new and exciting accessible work.

We offer monthly Switch_Lab sessions, script surgeries, outreach projects and programme productions and festivals and provide a range of artistic opportunities all year-round.

25/01/2025

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A textured image of three performers wearing suits and ties with their heads tipped to the side all in a vertical line. Their faces indicate that they are maybe feeling a bit squished but excited to be there. Yeah, their faces are slightly exaggerated and chaotic. It’s on a green background and above reads ‘bad science’ in a white 3-D blobby font. Around the top of the poster in smaller font reads: ‘switch mcr presents’, ‘coming to home mcr as part of push festival 2025’, ‘27-28 Jan, 20:30, 1hr’

24/01/2025

As promised here are some images from our photoshoot with the amazing !!

BAD SCIENCE AT PUSH ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY NEXT WEEK!! 27-28 Jan at HOME MCR at 20:30!!

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1 - three photos placed together of three performers all wearing glasses with green computer code being projected onto their faces. Their profiles are shadowy and they look quite serious.

2 - a similar image, but at slightly different angles. We see small glimpses of their faces under the code that’s being projected onto their faces. They’re all also wearing white lab coats, shirts and ties.

3 - the same three performers photographed lying on the floor in front of and slightly to the side of each other. They are all lying on their sides leaning on their elbows. Emily on the left, looking slightly uncertain looking at the camera. Sara in the middle is readjusting her glasses and looking very serious. And Eleanor to the front at the right is smirking and looking very slick with gelled back hair. All three are in suits and wearing glasses.

4. Similar set up as image 3 except all three performers in the image are showing off their cheesiest biggest smiles down the lens of the camera.

19/01/2025

MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM!! 💚🥼

PJ CUNNINGHAM (she/her) is a Creative Producer whose work focuses on community, collaboration and sharing feminist & LGBTQ+ stories. She is the Producer of So La Flair Theatre; a multidisciplinary collective based in Manchester who create and produce live theatre, cabaret and other various spectaculars. Most recently, PJ produced Is This Thing On?, a co-production between So La Flair and MissMatch Theatre, which toured around the North Of England (★★★★★ Lost In Theatreland). The show then went to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 (★★★★ Broadway Baby) where it was longlisted for the Q***r Performers Award 2024.

JULIA ROGERS (She/Her) is a Writer and Actor from Newcastle. She has a strong focus on exploring Northern and/or Q***r stories with her work. Recent credits include: ‘Only The Beginning’ (ThickSkin & The Customs House), ‘Out loud: An Anthology of Q***r Northern Stories’ (Switch_MCR), ‘The Laramie Project’ ‘Light Falls’ ‘Mr Wroe’s Virgins’ (Manchester School of Theatre), ‘Festive Qweer Shorts’ (Qweerdog)

JESS EDWARDS (she/her) is a lighting designer and technician. Comfortable behind a desk, she has been freelancing since 2021 after a lighting and sound technician internship during her degree at the Manchester School of Theatre ignited a passion for design. After going on a national ACE funded tour with Bitterroot theatre as a technical operator, Jess is making her debut in lighting design with the Bad Science team.

Coming to 27-28th January (20:30) for PUSH Festival 2025 🧪

19/01/2025

IT‘S TIME FOR YOU TO MEET OUR CO-DIRECTORS!!

GIULIA GRILLO (she/her) is a Theatre Director and maker from Pisa. Directing credits include: Near to (John Thaw Theatre Manchester; Camden People’s Theatre; Edinburgh Fringe), moths to a flame (Future Limerick, The Lir); Mud (The Lir); PULP (Edinburgh Fringe). Giulia is based in Manchester. Most recently, she has been making theatre at HOME MCR and the Octagon Bolton. Alongside directing Kate Ireland’s ‘Golden Time and Other Behavioural Management Strategies’ at The Roundhouse’s Studio Theatre.

ROSA HALLAM FRYER (she/her) is a director, facilitator, and creative producer living in Manchester. Currently, Rosa is one of 20 artists on Factory International & Adidas’ inaugural Original Creator Network North programme. Credits Include: Assistant Director of The Fabric Of Us (The Science And Industry Museum), Gecko Theatre’s Winter Residency, Director of ‘Is This Thing On?’ Northern Tour (Contact, Slung Low, Theatre Royal Wakefield, Hope Street Theatre, Rose Bruford Wigan Studio)

15/01/2025

POST 1 - It’s time to meet members of the Bad Science team, introducing the cast 🧪

EMILY BOLD (she/they) is an interdisciplinary artist from and based in Manchester. Her work intersects neurodivergent accessible practice with absurd storytelling. Their work often supports underrepresented voices and artists such as those who are q***r, neurodivergent and/or disabled. Emily’s practice exists within theatremaking (NYT, Bolton Octagon, HOME), visual art (a modest show), creative captioning (The Lowry, Camden People’s Theatre, Leeds Playhouse) and access consultancy (Royal Exchange Theatre, Z-Arts, Factory International, The Lowry). She is a creative member and Accessibility Consultant with Switch MCR.

SARA ABANUR (she/her) is an actor and theatre maker known for her performances with HOME, BFI, Royal Exchange Theatre, Sheffield Theatres among more. A proud member of SwitchMCR, she thrives on creating work that is an inclusive experience for all. Sara directs with communities at the Royal Exchange Theatre, bringing people together to unleash the drama and razzle-dazzle that’s always been at the heart of storytelling – because let’s face it, there’s never a dull moment when creating theatre!

ELEANOR HAIGH (she/her) is a theatre and cabaret performer, a writer, dancer and all round creative! She has been a So La Flair Theatre Resident Artist since 2021. With So La Flair, her recent endeavours include cabaret hosting and performing in So La Selects Live (Contact Theatre), Farewell to Gay Pop Summer, Fantasia in Paradise (Edinburgh Fringe Festival), The Fabric of Us (Science And Industry Museum), Winter Wanderlust and more! Other projects include the resurgence of The Rug Of Identity (Kings Arms Theatre) and Aphrodite’s House Party by Night People (Warrington Arts Festival).

Coming to 27-28th January (20:30) for PUSH Festival 2025 🧪

31/10/2024

Need a quick scare? 👻

Stream 'A Doctor Comes To Tea' by with and

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lights out, headphones on, go to switchmcr.com/adoctorcomestotea

23/07/2024

🚨INTRODUCING🚨
Does My F***y Look Big In This? Our final OUT LOUD piece by Eleanor May Blackburn featuring in OUT LOUD: An Anthology of Q***r Northern Stories.

Does My F***y Look Big In This? is one of three monologues from the brilliant Eleanor May Blackburn.

Join us this week at the on 25-26th for an anthology of new writing from LGBTQ+ artists from across Greater Manchester!

Tickets are available at switchmcr.com/outloud - We'd love to see you there! 🎟

22/07/2024

🚨INTRODUCING🚨
Crying Out Loud by Eleanor Webster featuring in OUT LOUD: An Anthology of Q***r Northern Stories

Crying Out Loud is a celebratory and reflective piece of new writing from the wonderful Eleanor Webster.

Join us this month at on 25-26th for an anthology of new writing from LGBTQ+ artists from across Greater Manchester!

Tickets are available at switchmcr.com/outloud - We'd love to see you there! 🎟

21/07/2024

🚨INTRODUCING🚨
Live Each Day by Sara Nelson featuring in OUT LOUD: An Anthology of Q***r Northern Stories

Lorraine Ward, an 89 year old woman, wakes on the last day of her life to find she is young again - a quirk of her bloodline. The play follows her as she relishes her body the way it used to be. She knows it's the last day of her life, and she intends the make the most of it.

Join us this month at on 25-26th for an anthology of new writing from LGBTQ+ artists from across Greater Manchester!

Tickets are available at switchmcr.com/outloud - We'd love to see you there! 🎟

20/07/2024

🚨INTRODUCING🚨
I Wanna Be Out-er by Eleanor May Blackburn featuring in OUT LOUD: An Anthology of Q***r Northern Stories

I Wanna Be Out-er is one of three monologues from the brilliant Eleanor May Blackburn.

Join us this month at on 25-26th for an anthology of new writing from LGBTQ+ artists from across Greater Manchester!

Tickets are available at switchmcr.com/outloud - We'd love to see you there! 🎟

19/07/2024

OUT LOUD introduces.... F**k, Marry, Kill 🎭

When love affairs cross paths, in the most unpredictable way, the limits of friendship - and sanity - are heavily tested. Watch how easily love trickles down the drain when people don't just go to therapy!

See Julia Rogers' new play at the next week!

Head to switchmcr.com/outloud for more info and tickets! 🎟

19/07/2024

📢 OUT LOUD: An Anthology of Q***r Northern Stories
🚨NEXT WEEK
Join us next week at the for a collection of new work from LGBTQ+ writers and performers ❤️

🗓 Thursday 25th - Friday 26th July
🕑 19:30 - 20:45
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switchmcr.com/outloud 🎟

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