Katie Redford’s Tapped to tour UK this May

A UK tour has been announced for Katie Redford’s Tapped this May.

Following its world premiere at Theatre503 last year, the production from Bethany Cooper Productions will will preview at Upstairs at the Gatehouse in London on 8 May.

The tour will then visit Wolverhampton, Hereford, Peterborough, Bolton, Hull, Scarborough, Kendal, Newcastle, Nottingham, Rugby, Norfolk, Colchester, Bath and conclude in Guilford at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre on 27 May 2023.

Tapped is a heart-warming comedy that explores the importance of connection, fulfilment and (lack of) hope. In Stapleford aka Stabbo, we meet Gavi, Jen and Dawn at an amateur self-help group who all share one commonality: they’re desperate for escapism.

Tapped is a witty and sensitive portrayal of managing mental health within a family, highlighting the barriers we put up in order to put on a brave face, whilst having those all-important lightbulb moments, like realising Aldi really does sell everything.

Making up the cast are Marie Blount (Dawn), AK Golding (Jen), and Max Hastings (Gavi).

Piers Black directs the production with designer Ceci Calf, lighting designer Lucía Sánchez Roldán, sound designer Conrad Kira and casting director Amy Jane Blair.

Playwright Katie Redford said: “I’m so excited about Tapped going on a UK tour. It’s a play that celebrates community, regionality and hope, so I really hope it resonates with audiences (at some very exciting theatre venues!) across the regions.”

For more information, full tour dates and tickets, visit bethanycooperproductions.com/tapped-tour