About

The Silence of Snow: The Life of Patrick Hamilton

Written & Performed by Mark Farrelly

Directed by Linda Marlowe

Saturday 20th June | 2.30pm

'Pay-what-you-decide' ticket scheme*: £20 Supporter | £15 Standard | £10 Subsidised

Running time (approx): 1 hour 30 minutes (inc. interval)

Suitable for: 14+

Advisories: Some strong language and references to alcoholism

Location: The Manège Outdoor Arts Space, Bolton Gate Farm

Gates Open: 1.30pm

Mark Farrelly (Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope, Howerd's End, Jarman) presents his riveting, kinetic solo show portraying one of the great English writers of the inter-war years. Patrick Hamilton was a dazzling success in his twenties, producing hit plays Rope (filmed by Hitchcock) Gaslight (which gave us the modern term 'gaslighting'), and classic novels Hangover Square and The Slaves of Solitude. But Hamilton was also an alcoholic, whose wit darkened as his inner and outer worlds collapsed.

Covering the entire sweep of Hamilton's thrilling life and writing, The Silence of Snow entertains and challenges, asking: why do so many of us get through life without feeling we ever truly knew another person?

★★★★ "You won't be able to take your eyes off this magnetic actor Mark Farrelly. He inhabits the character of Hamilton with a blazing fluidity" The Times

★★★★ "Farrelly's performance is electric" What's On Stage
★★★★ "Master of the monologue Mark Farrelly intriguingly deploys his many skills and all his talents" Broadway Baby
★★★★ "Farrelly's achievement is to portray a life so lacking in personal happiness so entertainingly" British Theatre Guide
★★★★ "The masterful Farrelly doesn't so much play as inhabit the role of Hamilton…he holds us spellbound" Theatre Things
★★★★ "Wonderful passion and charisma…a complete embodiment of a complex character" Exeunt
★★★★ "Horrifyingly funny snapshot of the wit, novelist and playwright…brilliant" The Spectator
★★★★ "Farrelly's revelatory autopsy of a cauterised heart of darkness is intimidatingly implosive: stand well close" The Reviews Hub
★★★★ "Farrelly's performance is a tour de force, and his talent is clear" Everything Theatre
★★★★ "A complex and witty portrait" London Theatre 1
★★★★ 1/2 "The single best performance from an actor I've seen all year" London Pub Theatres, Standing Ovation Nomination
★★★★★ "An outstanding piece that crams so much emotion and sheer acting skill into the hour" Weekend Notes
★★★★★ "Phenomenal. What a performance!" Sardines Magazine
★★★★★ "Unmissable! An extraordinary, beyond accomplished piece of writing, performed faultlessly. This is a spellbinding event" Everything Theatre

Accessibility

If you require additional support at one of our shows/events, our amazing access steward, Emma, or one of our trained volunteer access assistants will be on hand to support you in any way they can. This could be anything from accessing The Manège Arts Space, support moving around the farm, guidance on the content of the shows. We also operate a relaxed theatre environment and have a breakout/quiet space available for those who might need it. This means guests are free to leave the production and move around the farm at any point should they need to.

If you require additional support please reach out to us by emailing arts@boltongatefarm.co.uk and we will be happy to assist you further.

The Manège Outdoor Arts Space

The Manège Outdoor Arts Space is an undercover, versatile performance space that allows for a variety of configurations and means our audiences will be sheltered from adverse weather.

PLEASE NOTE: For this show you DO NOT need to bring your own seating. All seating will be provided. You are however welcome to bring any blankets or cushions if you wish.

*At Bolton Gate Arts we know that experiencing the arts in the current climate can be tough. We aim to be an accessible arts space and want as many people as possible to enjoy our shows.

Our new 'pay-what-you-decide' ticket scheme gives YOU the power, allowing you to select the tickets that fit your budget, meaning you can now enjoy live theatre for just £10!

If you would like to contribute a little more, you can select the standard or supporter ticket option. We ask our guests to select the option that best meets their needs, all profits go back into the company to support more amazing art/events on the farm! Thank you!

Please be advised tickets for this event are non-refundable