Claire Smith
27 May, 2025
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Scorching neo noir thriller heading to Theatre Severn

The first in a series of audience loved plays from award winning writer/director of The Haunting of Blaine Manor. Nominated for Salford Star best drama of the year, part of Joe O’Byrne’s critically acclaimed series of plays Tales from Paradise Heights - you don’t need to have seen the other shows to enjoy this scorching neo noir thriller!

Scorching neo noir thriller

'Stephen King meets Jimmy McGovern'

Fabulous reviews
Fabulous reviews Credit: Joe O'Byrne

Strawberry Jack: A Tale from Paradise Heights - written & directed by Joe O'Byrne

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 Club. He is now a fading shadow of the warrior and street fighter he once was.

Captivating thriller!
Captivating thriller! Credit: Joe O'Byrne

 

But the rescue of a woman 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…

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