Cast announced for Dogs On The Metro at Live Theatre
A stellar cast has been announced for electrifying new play Dogs On The Metro which premieres at Live Theatre from Thursday 1 to Saturday 17 May 2025. Bringing North East Playwriting Award winner Emilie Robson’s drama to life are Sarah Balfour (Dead Canny) and Dean Logan (Gerry & Sewell).
This gripping portrait of young lives by Emilie Robson and directed by Maria Crocker takes audiences on an unforgettable journey through friendship, lost youth and people watching. The story follows friends Jen and Dean over a series of days, months and years as they travel back and forth on the Metro system. As the carriage hurtles on, they navigate their way through the tunnels of memory and perception to come to terms with a pivotal event that changes everything.
The role of Jen is played by Sarah Balfour. Sarah is originally from South Shields and trained at ALRA South. Her credits include: Dead Canny (DAVE/UKTV), Slow Horses (Apple TV), Christmas Crackers (Live Theatre), Mary Stuart (West End) and PICA (BBC Radio 4).
Wallsend born Dean Logan takes on the role of Dean. Dean, a former member of Live Youth Theatre, has worked as a professional actor on stage, TV, and radio since he was 16. His credits include: Gerry & Sewell (Theatre Royal Newcastle, Live Theatre and Laurels), A Christmas Carol (NTC tour), Coronation Street (ITV), Doctors (BBC) and Homefront (BBC Radio 4).
Live Theatre’s Artistic Director, Jack McNamara said: “From its very first line it’s clear that Dogs On The Metro is written by a major new voice. The dialogue is electrifying and deeply of the region. To pull something off this sharp, focused and intense you need a star director and two star actors and luckily we have all three here in Maria, Sarah and Dean."
Director Maria Crocker Said "As soon as I read Emilie's play, I knew I wanted to direct it. I was immediately drawn in by the laser sharp, witty dialogue, that delicately intertwines humour with a much heavier story. The charming, funny voices of the two young characters feel incredibly authentic and deeply connected to the North East, and yet the themes ripple much wider than Newcastle. Emilie has tapped into a culture that many of us, particularly women, experience in our youth, and it's vital that we give these stories the space to be heard. I can't wait to bring it to life with this brilliant team."
Writer Emilie Robson added: “I’m absolutely delighted that Dogs on the Metro is being produced by Live Theatre. I couldn’t think of a better home for the play or a better team to help bring it to life.”
Dogs On The Metro plays from Thursday 1 to Saturday 17 May 2025 with tickets priced from £10 to £25. For more information and to book tickets go to www.live.org.uk
