Sil – the marsh minnow-guzzling Thoran Betan who’s headlined his own award winning film as well as two Doctor Who serials – is coming to the stage for the first time, in a new play by his creator Philip Martin.

“The year is 2386 and Earth is being invaded by the alien CRODAE – giant crow-like birds seeking revenge. However, their invasion is only possible because the CRODAE have been sold the secrets of space-time travel – but who by? Intergalactic entrepreneur SIL and his co-conspirator MISTRESS NA stand accused of betraying humanity and enabling the CRODAE to invade Earth and rule the planet themselves…

Are they guilty of ending civilisation, as we know it?
What will become of the scheming SIL?
And will planet Earth fall to the avian uprising?”

From the pen of SIL’s creator PHILIP MARTIN (Gangsters, National Theatre, BBC Radio Drama), this brand new radio-play-on-stage combines a play-within-a-play reading of SIL AND THE AVIAN UPRISING with the behind-the-scenes ambitions of the actors of Neptune Theatre Company, as they attempt to bring the script to life…

SIL AND THE AVIAN UPRISING is a satirical drama inspired by Orson Welles’ famous 1938 broadcast of The War Of The Worlds. Reuniting some of Doctor Who’s most popular actors, its theatrical, environmental and science fiction themes will enable audiences to enjoy NABIL SHABAN’s timeless performance as SIL together with PHILIP MARTIN’s inventive drama, on stage in this unique production!

SIL AND THE AVIAN UPRISING lasts for approximately two hours (including interval) and is followed by an autograph and photo opportunity with the cast.
www.silonstage.co.uk

A Crime And Comedy Theatre Company production
www.crimeandcomedytheatrecompany.co.uk

With thanks to Alister Pearson for the use of his Sil artwork. All characters used with permission.
This play has no connection with, nor has been licensed or approved by, the BBC or any of its affiliates.

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