Occupied Territory

Occupied Territory

Occupied Territory a semi-immersive, political allegory that places audiences inside a world of contested borders and invites them to confront the fear of displacement. 

Designed to blur the boundary between spectator and story, the production draws viewers into a liminal domestic space where the world’s territorial disputes are reflected, not as distant geopolitical abstractions, but as personal and immediate realities.

 

CAST

Helen Matthews as Ruth

Will Tusker as Angus and Soldier 1

Andy Norman as David

Anna Cleden as Susan / Soldier 2

 

CREATIVE TEAM

Written & directed by Roger Francis

Produced by Make My Show

 

 

Content warnings: This is a semi-immersive production during which audience members must be prepared to follow the instructions given to them by members of the cast and be able to move around the auditorium where necessary.

The play presents representations of grief and anxiety and includes references to kidnapping and violence.

 

Fancy dinner and a show? Book at table at the Drayton Arms pub now and enjoy the pre-theatre menu before heading upstairs!

Theatre Company Reviews:

Praise for Roger Francis' previous work A Chat with Adonai:

5*

“A Chat with Adonai is a must watch show. Acting as both a hilarious piece of theatre and a visual "Consumerism for Dummies", the script is witty, intelligent and hilarious. An incredibly important, topical and intellectual piece that manages to educate, engage and entertain. My only issue with the show is that it's over too quickly.” - Adventures in Theatreland

"Daring Work" - Fringe Review

Praise for Roger Francis' previous work A Chat with Adonai:

Winner ‘Best Writing’ runner-up at the Bitesize Festival, Riverside Studios 

"Exemplary and funny with  explosions of laughter this is an auspicious debut by a writer who knows exactly what he wants and how to pitch it. See it if you can." - Fringe Review

 

Production Details

Run Time:

  • One Act: 60 mins

Age Restrictions:

  • None

Tickets:

Performances:

  • Sun 1st Mar 2026 - 3:00 pm

  • Mon 2nd Mar 2026 - 7:30 pm

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