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SimG Productions (with Wighton Street Productions) proudly presented the UK Premiere of THE PORK CRUNCH by first-time playwright Adam Hunter - a fast and funny three-hander that reflects the trials and tribulations of modern day society and how generation Y deals with a global recession … all leading to hilarious consequences.

‘A 75 minute rollercoaster of drugs, desperation and desire … and the kidnapping of a £3000 fish!’

The UK Premiere played a limited and successful engagement at the Pleasance Theatre London and starred Mia Austen (who has worked with Sir Peter Hall, and appeared at the Theatre Royal Haymarket), Adam Hunter (who appears in the upcoming British Feature Film A Wedding Most Strange, and best known for his role in Neighbours), Roger Woods (who was in the West End & German productions of Blue Man Group), and Directed by Simon Greiff (who directed the British Premiere of the indie-musical Striking 12 in London).

This production may not have been possible without the generous pledges we received through WeFund. Thank you to those who helped us, and who support new writing of this kind - thank you one and all!

Hunter, Woods & Greiff had been collaborating on the play for over a year, and as part of it’s development process a public rehearsed reading was presented in May 2010 at the Brockley Jack Theatre, directed by Greiff, and starred Hunter, Woods and Louise Kempton.

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Reviews:

***** Five Star: “A theatrical experience you'll never forget … to call this 'funny' would be an understatement … the rapport, history and showmanship between the characters (individually and collectively) was second to none … wonderfully presented … oddly charismatic and funny as hell.”
Remote Goat

“Mia Austen’s timing was impeccable … and Roger Wood performed a moment of physical comedy that had me laughing out loud.”
Public Reviews

“Judging by the laughter that's what the audience is there for … effective technical and staging devices … interesting asides and comments which provide some degree of social observation.”
The Morning Star Online

“Thoroughly enjoyable romp … genuinely sad moments to balance the laughs … the production also benefits from razor-sharp timing, both from the cast and the lighting and sound … a very promising writing debut.”
Islington Gazette

Audience Quotes:

“It was hilarious & there were some great moments of subtlety & pathos.”
Ben Ashford (Actor/Director)

“A brilliant show.”
Paul Wilson (StageLeft)

“An evening of laughter … what a very funny play!”
Tee Jaye (Actor)

“A stunning piece of theatre … a fantastic play, great script which was hysterical in places … the talented actors were brilliantly directed by Simon Greiff … I’m thankful I got to see The Pork Crunch.”
Christine Moffat (Journalist)

“The play has something for everyone … thought provoking as well as entertaining.”
Bryony Cooper (Tick Tock Taxi)

“The Pork Crunch was brilliant. Great show with such a wonderful cast.”
Jye Frasca (Actor)

“Full of a multitude of vastly hilarious moments, which had the audience clutching their sides, gasping for breath and wiping tears of laughter from their eyes. I exaggerate not! A play which not only tickles the funny bone, but delivers a swift jab of reality in dealing with the dark and desperate side of life … brilliantly funny Roger Woods and Mia Austen … THE PORK CRUNCH is compelling, exciting and an uproarious success.”
Julie Robinson (Journalist)