IN the 1960s, theatre became truly revolutionary; there was nudity, expletives aplenty, and new boundaries being shattered at every turn. But forget all that, and here we are, 40 years on, and theatre has settled into a rhythm, allowing taboo and current affairs to fall by the wayside in favour of, well, what we had before... Rarely does a company attempt to challenge this status quo.
The critically acclaimed SNAP Theatre Company are looking to do just that when they present 'My Beautiful Laundrette' at the Torch Theatre, Milford Haven.
Set in the Asian community of London, following the love affair between two men, one white and one Asian, the production is anything but a quiet night out at the theatre.
The action focuses around a dilapidated laundrette, which is taken over by Omar, a young and slightly confused Asian male who dreams of turning the laundrette into a glittering palace of commercial success. When Omar employs a childhood friend and ex-National Front member Johnny, they became lovers as well as working partners.
However, complications soon ensue as the anger of Johnny's deserted gang builds, and Omar is forced to face increasingly difficult family issues.
The issues of sexuality, racism, violence and politics in Britain today are tackled head on - in an innovative style - by the critically acclaimed SNAP Theatre Company, the purveyors of recent ground-breaking successes 'Sons and Lovers' and 'Maurice.'
The production includes original visual projection, music, choreography and compelling performances, woven into a powerful, funny and compassionate and yet terribly risque performance.
For more information, contact Jane Evans at the Torch Theatre on (01646) 694192 or telephone David Dodd at SNAP on (01279) 461 607.
'My Beautiful Laundrette' can be seen at the Torch next Wednesday, March 27, at 7.30 pm. Tickets are priced £8 (£6 discounts).