Strawberry Jack: A Tale from Paradise Heights
For Jack there is only one thing worth living for…it’s a shame it’s going to kill him
‘Deuces are wild - not One Eyed Jacks…'
Strawberry Jack Grundy was a wild child that grew into a ferocious man. Once the War Horse of Paradise Heights, recent events have stacked the deck firmly against the One Eyed Jack of The Ace of Spades Nightclub. He is now a fading shadow of the man he once was.
But the rescue of a girl on the mean streets of Paradise Heights thrusts Jack into a situation he has never faced before, untapped feelings stir, and a frozen heart begins to melt. But One Eyed Jacks aren't always lucky; someone wants Jack dead by Christmas. They say Christmas is a time for Angels...a time for miracles.
Well Jack may have found his Angel. Now all he needs is a miracle…
A Greek Tragedy for our times, and Paradise Heights very own Cyclops; Strawberry Jack cuts a beautiful scar into the supernaturally tinged streets of Paradise Heights.
‘Deuces are wild - not One Eyed Jacks…'
Strawberry Jack Grundy was a wild child that grew into a ferocious man. Once the War Horse of Paradise Heights, recent events have stacked the deck firmly against the One Eyed Jack of The Ace of Spades Nightclub. He is now a fading shadow of the man he once was.
But the rescue of a girl on the mean streets of Paradise Heights thrusts Jack into a situation he has never faced before, untapped feelings stir, and a frozen heart begins to melt. But One Eyed Jacks aren't always lucky; someone wants Jack dead by Christmas. They say Christmas is a time for Angels...a time for miracles.
Well Jack may have found his Angel. Now all he needs is a miracle…
A Greek Tragedy for our times, and Paradise Heights very own Cyclops; Strawberry Jack cuts a beautiful scar into the supernaturally tinged streets of Paradise Heights.
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Reviews
The dialogue is pungently, darkly witty, shot through with unforced pathos and flashes of real poetry. But it's also Paradise Heights. And even Charles Dickens wouldn't go there without someone riding shotgun. With a master storyteller’s skill, O’Byrne sets up all of the mechanisms that we know will damn and destroy his protagonist, then puts them into motion...Strawberry Jack finds Joe O'Byrne at the top of his (considerable) game. 5 Star Review, Steve Balshaw, GrimmFest
Yet another classic piece of theatre from the mighty JoeO’Byrne. The Bolton-based writer/director/actor unleashed his latest creation, Strawberry Jack, and delivered yet another 5 star effort. More twists and turns than Tarantino, a good deal more originality than any Guy Ritchie geezer-fest, and comes straight from the heart. O’Byrne’s aim is true, and if you’re fortunate to be in the line of fire, then whatever you do, don’t duck; stand rock steady and take everything he offers. Give him and his incredible cast and crew your undivided attention. Brian Gorman, The Public Reviews
Gritty urban drama that cements O’Byrne’s reputation as a first rate writer/director, and the new Jimmy McGovern. Reviews Hub Best of The Year List
Blasts onto the stage causing a tornado like trail of human debris. Deceit and murder and double-crossing happen without a blink. With O’Byrne’s repeating theme of ghostly apparitions and voices echoing through the ages, Strawberry Jack carries on from the other plays in the series very nicely (yet still a stand alone story). A message from beyond. A memory misremembered. A forgotten love that ultimately brings about the final deadly blow. I loved the play. I urge you to give it a go. Mysterious Times
Vibrant and expressive in one moment yet veeringly vicious in the very next. It truly is an acting masterclass from O’Byrne and his cast of meticulously crafted characters - grips you by the scruff of the neck in a way that compels you to indulge yourself in the rest of the stories from the world of Paradise Heights. Get yourself down to a showing unless you don't like having your mind blown. Two or three times over, that is. Rais Etat, Salford Now
The play finished in The Public Reviews Top 50, out of over 2,000 shows they had reviewed that year. We were competing with world famous directors and actors in the West End, many of the productions were classics and world famous productions.
The dialogue is pungently, darkly witty, shot through with unforced pathos and flashes of real poetry. But it's also Paradise Heights. And even Charles Dickens wouldn't go there without someone riding shotgun. With a master storyteller’s skill, O’Byrne sets up all of the mechanisms that we know will damn and destroy his protagonist, then puts them into motion...Strawberry Jack finds Joe O'Byrne at the top of his (considerable) game. 5 Star Review, Steve Balshaw, GrimmFest
Yet another classic piece of theatre from the mighty JoeO’Byrne. The Bolton-based writer/director/actor unleashed his latest creation, Strawberry Jack, and delivered yet another 5 star effort. More twists and turns than Tarantino, a good deal more originality than any Guy Ritchie geezer-fest, and comes straight from the heart. O’Byrne’s aim is true, and if you’re fortunate to be in the line of fire, then whatever you do, don’t duck; stand rock steady and take everything he offers. Give him and his incredible cast and crew your undivided attention. Brian Gorman, The Public Reviews
Gritty urban drama that cements O’Byrne’s reputation as a first rate writer/director, and the new Jimmy McGovern. Reviews Hub Best of The Year List
Blasts onto the stage causing a tornado like trail of human debris. Deceit and murder and double-crossing happen without a blink. With O’Byrne’s repeating theme of ghostly apparitions and voices echoing through the ages, Strawberry Jack carries on from the other plays in the series very nicely (yet still a stand alone story). A message from beyond. A memory misremembered. A forgotten love that ultimately brings about the final deadly blow. I loved the play. I urge you to give it a go. Mysterious Times
Vibrant and expressive in one moment yet veeringly vicious in the very next. It truly is an acting masterclass from O’Byrne and his cast of meticulously crafted characters - grips you by the scruff of the neck in a way that compels you to indulge yourself in the rest of the stories from the world of Paradise Heights. Get yourself down to a showing unless you don't like having your mind blown. Two or three times over, that is. Rais Etat, Salford Now
The play finished in The Public Reviews Top 50, out of over 2,000 shows they had reviewed that year. We were competing with world famous directors and actors in the West End, many of the productions were classics and world famous productions.
Rob Mitchell-James as Strawberry Jack Grundy
Joe O'Byrne as Deaf Freddie, Rob Mitchell-James as Strawberry Jack
Peter Slater as Mel and Sarah Burrill as Mandy
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Jack Vardy as Dave, Lauren Greenwood as Zoe
Rob Mitchell - James as Strawberry Jack
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Sarah Burrill as Mandy, Rob Mitchell - James as Strawberry Jack
All imagery by Darren McGinn
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