CENTRALIA

CENTRALIA

In the 1960’s an underground coal fire was sparked by an accident. 20 years later the fire was still burning and the inhabitants of Centralia were forced to relocate. 3 people refused to leave. Inspired by this true story, Centralia sees the 3 remaining inhabitants come to the United Kingdom to tell the world their story.

Using a mixture of comedy, cabaret, dance and music, this brave new play explores the relationships that can only be formed through this unique disaster.

“quirky, unique and completely surreal… a must-see show!” **** Festival Journal

Superbolt Theatre has toured Centralia to London, Bristol, and Edinburgh, UK, and Tonsberg and Oslo, Norway, 2011-2012. It has been an international success, and we are delighted to be continuing performances of Centralia around the globe. Please see our homepage for dates and locations.

" wonderfully silly and wildly engaging"   

"a theatrical feast" 

"wonderfully strange and beautifully told"

-Remotegoat****

“Deeply inventive and deftly performed, Centralia is a captivating piece of comic theatre.”

                                    “daringly original and superbly well balanced”

-Ed Fest Mag****

“quirky, unique and completely surreal”

             "a true and tragic tale of human fallibility.”

“Stunning and completely bewildering at points, Centralia is a completely wondrous analysis of what happens to a community when most of the inhabitants move away.”

“A must-see show from a promising young company.”

-Festival Journal****

“wonderfully madcap performance”

“It's a barrel of laughs with some great musical moments and great farcical elements.”

“a gem of awkwardness and well-meaning mummery”

                                                               -British Theatre Guide****