A decade has passed since Ali Pritchard decided to create a small studio theatre in Newcastle; a couple of weeks ago, he stepped down as its artistic director, having set the venue on its feet. Over the years, Alphabetti has produced and/or hosted hundreds of performances, while operating a pay-what-you-feel policy. The aim? To engage with new and diverse audiences in the city and beyond. If a cold Wednesday night last week was representative, it’s working.
A group of teenagers bounces, and a more sedate mix of adults ambles, into the three-sided auditorium for this new play by Racheal Ofori (who has previously created her own one-woman touring stage shows, and written for BBC’s Black Ops).
