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A pink backgound. In the centre is a large brown jar surrounded by four silhouettes of people. One silhouette is leaning against the jar, one sat standing with a coffee, one is on top of the jar playing guitar and one is standing next to the jar with a microphone. On the jar are the words two love stories, one heart and a pink heart

The Swearing Jar

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Overview

Finding one true soulmate is fortunate.

Finding two, life becomes complicated.

Meet husband and wife, Simon and Carey – the perfect couple. He has some news to share, but she gets in first with a jar. The swearing has to stop. They are having a baby!

When Carey enlists the help of a new musician friend to throw a birthday concert for her husband we discover life-changing secrets of their past…

Recently released as a film, Angharad Jones directs this award-winning bittersweet comedy offering audiences a warm embrace, full of heartbreak, humour and songs.

 

Running time

Approx 90 mins

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Music and Lyrics by Kate Hewlett

Additional Music by Christopher Stanton

Arrangements by Christopher Stanton and Tim Williams

Production Photos

Two actors, one male one female. She is sitting on a blue sofa and he is standing behind her leaning over holding a broom horizontally over her lap. There are flowers and a salt lamp in the background.
Two actors standing on a stage, one male one female, running towards each other and laughing. They look as through they are going to high-five. There are bookshelves and a blue sofa behind them.
A man standing on stage playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone.
Two actors standing on a stage, one is male and one is female, they are holding hands and looking into each others eyes. They are stood in front of a blue sofa.
A man standing on stage playing acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone. He is lit from behind by a blue light.
A woman is standing on stage in front of a microphone. She hold a glass jar full of bank notes from different countries. SHe is lit from above by a blue light. A woman is sat on a blue sofa with one leg crossed over the other. She is holding a pie of paper and looks to be listening to someone talk. There is a salt lamp behind her. An older woman is stood on stage holding a cigarette and looking upwards at it. There is a red wall behind her. A man is stood holding a glass jar in his outstretched arm. He looks to be sad. Two actors standing on a stage, one is male and one is female,. The female seems to be older than the male. She is shouting something and he is laughing. Two actors standing on a stage, one is male and one is female. The woman is stood at the front saying something into a microphone, and the man is stood far behind her holding a guitar. There is a bookcase between them. An older woman hold a mug between both hands. She looks to be saying something sad. A man is leaning on a table with his arms folded. He seems to smiling about something. There are bookshelves in the background. Two actors sitting on a blue sofa, one is male and one is female. He is touching her face in a caring way. A male actor is standing on stage looking over a desk. There is a lamp lighting a book. He is flicking through it. Two actors standing on a stage, one is male and one is female. They are hugging and he is kissing her cheek while she is laughing. Two actors sitting on a stage, one is male and one is female. They are looking at each other and he is playing an acoustic guitar. There is a hamper next to them. Two actors standing on a stage, one is male and one is female. They are having a conversation. He is stood infrot of a bookshelf and she is stood in front of a cactus. There are many books and a blue sofa in the foreground. Two actors standing on a stage, they are both female. One is much older than the other. The older one seems to be telling the younger one something with her finger outstretched. The younger one is touching the blue sofa. Two actors standing on a stage, one is male and one is female. They are shaking hands and it seems the man is introducing himself. They are stood in front of a colourful cabinet which holds a glass jar full of bank notes and several cactuses. Two actors on a stage, one is male and one is female. He is lying on a blue sofa and she is leaning over the back. They are both reading separate books and she is smiling. Two actors standing on a stage, both are female. One is much older than the other. The younger one seems to be telling the older one something serious and the older one seems to be listening. Two actors on a stage, one is male and one is female. She is sitting on a blue sofa and laughing, holding a glass jar full of bank notes in one hand, and a pencil and notepad in the other. He is stood next to her and looks concerned. They are stood in front of bookshelves and a salt lamp. Two actors on a stage, one is male and one is female. She is sat on a wooden chair and is holding a pen and notepad and is pointing at the man. He is stood with one hand in his pocket and the other on his chin. There is an acoustic guitar and a microphone off to the side. Two actors standing on a stage, one is male and one is female. She is holding a glass jar full of bank notes in her hands towards the man. He has his hand on his heart. A woman is stood on stage and seems to be singing into a microphone. Two actors sitting on a stage, one is male and one is female. They are both looking into the audience and smiling. They are both holding cups to drink from and seem to be having a picnic.

Trailer

There are two entrances to the theatre, Kings Road Entrance (this is the taxi drop-off/collection point) and the Main Entrance.

Both level entrances have automated doors. These lead into the foyer area where you will find the Restaurant, Bar, Box Office and entrances to Stages 1, 2 and 3.

STEP FREE ACCESS

Northern Stage is fully accessible. The theatre has three lifts providing access to all parts of the building, including the accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, stages 2 & 3 and the backstage area. Buggy parking is available

WHEELCHAIR SPACES

There are five wheelchair positions in Stage 1, two positions in Stage 2 and all seats are removeable in Stage 3.

TOILETS

We have a Changing Places toilet in the Stage 1 lobby and accessible toilets in Stage 3 and Stage 2 lower entrance lobby.  Gender neutral toilets are situated in the Stage 2 lower entrance lobby.

HEARING ENHANCEMENT

Induction loop system in all public spaces, and an infra-red system in all three stages. (In Stage 1 the induction loop is best covered in rows E – L).

ASSISTANCE

One free ticket for the assistant of a disabled person who is not able to attend unaccompanied.

BOOKING COMPANION SEATING

To book a free ticket for a wheelchair companion or an assistant, contact our Box Office on 0191 230 5151, via email at boxoffice@northernstage.co.uk or by visiting our Box Office in person.

GUIDE DOGS

Guide, hearing and all working dogs are welcome here.

SEAT ACCESSIBILITY

Stage 1: Seats are 43 cm wide, 41cm deep, with 46cm between arm rests. The aisleway is 51cm deep from the seat back. Arm rests cannot be removed.

Stage 2: Seats are 40cm wide, 41cm deep. The aisleway is 64cm deep from the seat back. There are no arm rests.

Our seats are rated to British Standards at installation and are guaranteed to hold up to 110kg.

More Information

To discuss any access needs, take a look at our access page or please call our Box Office on 0191 230 5151.

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