Danusia Samal's acclaimed garage/R&B gig theatre show Bangers coming to Newcastle

SH Productions is bringing Danusia Samal’s acclaimed garage/R&B gig theatre show Bangers to Newcastle from Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 March  as part of the show’s first ever tour. 

An exhilarating night of original music, lyrical storytelling, and pure UK garage vibes, Bangers explores how the bangers we grew up listening to shape who we are today. Featuring original tracks inspired by early noughties and present-day R&B and garage, Bangers follows the highs and lows of two strangers struggling with their own pasts, while hurtling towards the future. 

The cast is Chaya Gupta (whose credits include ETT’s Abigails Party) as Aria, and Kaine Lawrence (Olivier Award-nominated for his performance in For Black Boys…) as Clef. They join Duramaney Kamara (who also composed the original music and sound designs the production) returning to the role of DJ.

Danusia Samal, playwright, says: “I’m so excited that Bangers is coming to Newcastle. Garage music is as British as a Sunday roast and each city on our tour has its own distinct musical identity to be celebrated. I’m looking forward to Live Theatre audiences connecting with the sounds, the culture, and the themes that this show explores. With some brand-new cast and creative team members, I can’t wait to sit with this audience and share with the experience of this fresh interpretation of Bangers 2025.”

Danusia Samal is a playwright, screenwriter, actor and musician from London. Her writing includes plays Busking It (inspired by her 10 years as a street busker) and Theatre503 International Playwriting Award-winner Out of Sorts, with screenwriting credits including Gangs of London (Sky) and Bodies (Netflix). As an actor, she has performed with theatre companies from Clean Break to the RSC, and on-screen in series including The Great and Ghost in the Shell. 

Vicky Moran joins the creative team to direct the touring production, remixing the show with support from Chris Sonnex (Artistic Director, Cardboard Citizens), who co-created and directed the original production. 

The original production of Bangers premiered at Soho Theatre in 2022, followed by an incredibly successful 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and a run at the Arcola Theatre. Previous accolades include:

‘a true masterpiece’ WhatsOnStage.com
‘a must see’ The Guardian
‘a fantastic night’ The Stage

Book your tickets for Bangers now.