The Wonderful World of Dissocia

by Anthony Neilson

When and where

19th – 23rd March 2024 at The Old Court Theatre.

About

This inventive play by Anthony Neilson which walks the borders between reality and imagination.

Lisa Jones is on a journey. It’s a colorful and exciting off-kilter trip in search of one lost hour that has tipped the balance of her life. The inhabitants of the wonderful world she finds herself in – Dissocia – are a curious blend of the funny, the friendly and the brutal. As Neilson himself puts it, “if you like Alice in Wonderland but there’s not enough sex and violence in it, then Dissocia is the show for you”.

Corinne Woodgate is directing this show and here’s what she had to say about it:

“It may sound odd, but since seeing this play about 15 years ago, I haven’t stopped thinking about it. It has become a bit of an obsession of mine to get this on stage locally.

“Combining absurdist, physical and naturalistic theatre styles, ‘The Wonderful World of Dissocia’ explores the juxtaposition between the internal and external worlds of a young woman in the midst of a mental health crisis.

“Audiences will be taken on a wild ride, accompanying Lisa on her journey through the ridiculous and melancholic landscapes ahead of her. I hope, like me, the themes will stick in the minds of audiences long after the curtain call.

“I’m trying to hold back on lots of detail, without being too vague, so if I offer these little nuggets – dancing hotdogs, singing polar bears and an ever-present dark force – are you intrigued?!”

CAST & CREW

Director – Corinne Woodgate

Lisa: Lindsay Wilderspin Lovell
Ensemble: Jo Gent, Harry Wanags, Charlotte Gant, Rachel Curren, Martin Wilderspin Lovell, Mark Sutton, Sarah Rumble & Victoria Hodgson.

Standard Tickets are £13, Concessions* £11.00 (except Friday and Saturday) available online via our Ticketsource page or by calling Ticketsource on 0333 666 3366.

Please note that a fee is applied by Ticketsource to all bookings (approx. 94p per ticket standard ticket and 78p for concessions.)

Tickets are also available on the door at the Old Court Theatre from 45 minutes prior to the performance (cash and card payments accepted.)

*Concessions apply to under 18s and over 65s, unemployed and students with a valid student ID.

For queries regarding your booking, or to make make exchanges, please email our Booking Manager on: bookings@ctw.org.uk