Run At It Shouting presents:

RUN AT IT LAUGHING -10new comedies by Mark Ravenhill

A world where everyone is a fool. Identities are mistaken and swapped. Misunderstandings abound. Sex and money are on everyones mind. And somehow, everything works out for the best.

Bawdy, farcical and humane, Run At It Laughing is an epic celebration of comedy and our shared humanity.

Based on scenarios first published in Italy in 1611, Run At It Laughing is a cycle of10 90-minute comediespresented as rehearsed readings over two days.

Each play can be enjoyed by itself or as part of the sequence.

Playwright Mark Ravenhill (whose work has been produced by the RSC, National Theatre and Royal Court) has written all10new plays and directs over100actors, as part of Run At It Shoutings professional actor development.

All profits from this event will be donated to the Nia Project, which delivers cutting-edge services to end violence against women and children.

Discounted Weekend Passes are available to attend all performances.

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