The Communist Threat

from Rusted Dust

Immerse yourself in the paranoia of cold war Europe, with Rusted Dusts' critically acclaimed spy thriller.

Vienna. 1950. Two British spies are sent to kill a traitor.

Cambridge graduate Kip is an esteemed operative. Keen, privileged and idealistic he was supposed to be in Vienna on holiday.

Albert, a working class survivor of a Japanese POW camp, doesn't get to do much field work, but as resources are thin, he's just glad to be out of the office.

Hiding out in the shadowy basement of a luxury hotel they anxiously await their orders, but as time ticks on, both men realise nothing is quite as it seems...

"Taut thriller, thoroughly engrossing." ★★★★

Fest

"Layered and complex" ★★★★

The Stage

"Twist upon twist upon triple twists abound!" ★★★★

Three Weeks

"Entertaining and impressive" ★★★★

The Morning Star

"The chemistry between the two actors is wonderful"

Broadway Baby

"A masterclass in what playwrights should aim for"

Fringe Guru

"The audience were visibly gripped"

Arts Award Voice

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Thu 7th July, 8.30pm

Fri 8th July, 3pm

Fri 8th July, 10.30pm

Fri 15th July, 3pm

Run time: 60 minutes

£6-£8