The Night Ali Died
Presented by: Raising Cain Productions
From: Norwich UK
Ali inexplicably leaves his witness protection, sparking a brutally twisting domino effect that ricochets through his quiet British town.
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Presented by: Raising Cain Productions
From: Norwich UK
The Night Ali Died is the second multi-award winning solo thriller by Christopher Sainton-Clark (A Year and a Day).
Ali is wanted dead by a vicious London Gangster and is placed under police surveillance for the protection of him and his family. Yet for some reason, one night, Ali decides to sneak out into the night and leave his family behind, sparking a bloody domino effect that ricochets through the sleepy streets of Norwich, UK.
Through the brutal accounts of Ali, a henchman, a detective and a mob boss, find out what on earth happened the night Ali died.
The Night Ali Died premiered at Prague Fringe 2025 and won three awards in its first ever run including a vote as audience favourite. Described as ‘like watching a Tarantino film onstage’ by Theatreandartsreviews.com, its cinematic style, and bold and punchy soundtrack took over the Prague festival with an electric buzz.
“A gripping crime thriller that unfolds with cinematic precision” – Colchester Gazette
“Bloody, gripping and exciting” – Binge Fringe
“Sainton-Clark gives an outstanding performance” – Theatre and art reviews
“Like watching a tv crime drama condensed into one hour” – Broadway Baby
Winner – Prague Fringe Performance Award
Winner – Prague Fringe Audience Award
Winner – Broadway Baby Pick Of The Fringe Award
Nominee – Prague Fringe Inspiration Award
Nominee – New York Soho Playhouse Fringe Encore Series
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Duration
55min
Price
$20.00 - $22.00
Content Warning
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of Violence, Strong Language/Swearing
Venue
Knockabout Studio (@ the NAT)
23 The Octagon Central Dunedin
Additional Accessibility Information
This venue is in the same building as the New Athenaeum Theatre, down a corridor between Thistle and The Craic in the Octagon. It is a basement space with an entrance that has 28 stairs leading down to it. For comprehensive accessibility information and venue contact details, click here: Find out more
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