By Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon
When the shark won’t work, the drama does
This incredible, fictional piece centred around the making of JAWS is described as “hilariously brilliant and pure genius” (Sunday Express, ★★★★★) and has been co-written by Ian Shaw, the son of JAWS actor Robert Shaw.
THE SHARK IS BROKEN is a razor-sharp, laugh-out-loud play about fame, failure, and friendship under pressure – an edgy, once in a lifetime theatrical treat that proves the biggest drama was never in the water.
FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974. Filming is delayed…again. The lead actors – theatre veteran Robert Shaw and young Hollywood hotshots Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider – are crammed into a too-small boat, entirely at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare on a chaotic voyage that just might lead to cinematic magic…if it doesn’t sink them all. Book Now!
Director: Luke Joslin
Set & Costume Design: James Browne
Lighting Design: Jasmine Rizk
Original Music: Sean Peter
Production Manager: Alex Duffy
Lead Producer: Adrian Storey, Storeyboard Entertainment
Co-Producer: Daniel Stoddart, Stoddart Entertainment Group