New thriller play by Philip Stokes about three identical brothers questioned after a body is discovered in Brooklyn, turning the 'American Dream' on its head.
This Is Not America runs at Harrogate Studio Theatre on Wednesday 10, Thursday 11 and Friday 12 February 2027, with all three performances starting at 7:45pm. It's a new thriller written and directed by Philip Stokes and starring Jack Stokes, presented by 412, The LBT, King Brilliant Theatre and Richard Jordan Productions.
The story follows three identical brothers who are questioned after a dead body is discovered in a house in Brooklyn. From there, a narrative woven with secrets and lies begins to unravel, turning the 'American Dream' on its head and asking what that dream actually means in 2027. It's the kind of setup that promises to keep you guessing as the brothers' stories start to clash.
Stokes comes to this from a strong track record of award-winning work, with Shellshocked, Brighton '84, Jesus Jane Mother and Me and LASH all listed as his previous hits. If you've seen any of those, you'll have a good sense of the kind of territory he works in.
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The production is staged in the Studio, an intimate 60-seat room on the third floor of Harrogate Theatre. It's described as a versatile space for diverse, experimental and often brand-new work by emerging and mid-career artists, and a safe place for associate artists to present new work. One practical thing to keep in mind: there's no wheelchair access to the Studio, which is reached by 44 steps over three flights of stairs. The play is recommended for ages 14 and over, and under-16s must be accompanied by an adult. Captioned, relaxed, audio described and British Sign Language interpreted performances are available, so there's a range of options for how you can see it. Tickets are £20.00.
