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Dead Heavy Fantastic

Connecticut Repertory Theater brings Liverpool to life in Storrs with Dead Heavy Fantastic 

"You know a true comic playwright has arrived when the audience starts laughing before the actors tell the jokes
”.-- The Guardian on Robert FarquharIt’s always been mad in Liverpool, England on a Friday night – you leave the house feeling like a million dollars and return your own poor relation. And that’s how it is for the motley crew in Robert Farquhar’s contemporary comedy Dead Heavy Fantastic as they lurch their way from tentative first drinks to an apocalyptic sunrise, sure in the knowledge that they’re pretty likely to do it all again next week. Critic Laura Davis observed, “A thoroughly entertaining piece of theatre populated by memorable characters, Dead Heavy Fantastic encapsulates the energy and eager anticipation of a Friday night out without the disappointment of the morning after.”After Vince discovers his ex-girlfriend Cindy in bed with her blind date Frank, he sweeps the middle-aged postman along on a night of excess he is never likely to forget.  Comedy abounds as they stagger from karaoke bar to burnt-out nightclub to a penthouse apartment, and more.  Dead Heavy Fantastic is a fast-paced comic story with a serious undertone.Director Scott Ripley said, “Dead Heavy Fantastic melds an incredible night out with the struggle to find your place in the world and the sting of reality. Over one wild ride of an evening, our characters find themselves through bad decisions, self reflection, and the inevitable need to face the consequences of their actions."                            Dead Heavy Fantastic contains Mature Content.Please call 860-486-2113 for tickets or for more information. Please call or visit the box office for specific show dates and times because performance schedules vary and are subject to change.  Tickets available online at www.crt.uconn.edu.New Box Office Location – Please note that the CRT box office is now housed in the Nafe Katter Theatre, located at 820 Bolton Road. There is short term parking on Bolton Road, in the loading zone directly in front of the theatre. CRT tickets can no longer be purchased at the Jorgensen box office. CRT’s box office is open Monday-Friday, noon – 5 p.m., and will also be open one hour prior to show time at the theatre where the performance is taking place.Weeknight evening performances start at 7:30 p.m.  Weekend evening performances start at 8 p.m.  Matinee performances start at 2 p.m.Ticket prices range from $7 - $37

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