Warwick Arts Centre and China Plate present

Confirmation

If you pinned me against a wall, I’d probably admit to being a liberal. Of course, pinning me against a wall is exactly what I’d expect from someone like you.

#Confirmation

Run time: 85 minutes

Age: 14+

Content warnings: Contains some strong language.

A man speaking into a microphone to an audience who can be seen in their seats.

The Scotsman

4 stars

The Guardian

4 stars

The Independent

4 stars

"Rachel Chavkin’s fast-moving, kinetic production offers us an absolutely compelling performance from a man who is fast becoming one of the most powerful performers in the UK"

The Scotsman

An image of the word Confirmation on a yellow background, the image of a man can be seen inside the letters.

CONFIRMATION

Written and performed by Chris Thorpe
Developed with and Directed by Rachel Chavkin

If you pinned me against a wall, I’d probably admit to being a liberal. Of course, pinning me against a wall is exactly what I’d expect from someone like you.

Confirmation is a show about the gulfs we can’t talk across, and about the way we choose to see only the evidence that proves we’re right.

Working with research into the phenomenon of Confirmation Bias, Confirmation attempts to have an honourable dialogue, real and imagined, with political extremism. From multiple award winning Chris Thorpe (Unlimited, Royal Exchange, Hannah Jane Walker) and Rachel Chavkin (The TEAM).

Commissioned by Northern Stage and Battersea Arts Centre.

Image © Matthew Austin

Creative Team

A man singing into a microphone, against a projected backdrop.

Chris Thorpe

A critically acclaimed writer & performer; developing the final show in his trilogy with Rachel Chavkin.

Read more about Chris Thorpe
  • Writer & Performer | Chris Thorpe
  • Developed with and Director | Rachel Chavkin
  • Design Consultant | Ben Pacey
  • Sound Editor | Melanie Wilson
  • Production Manager | Craig Davidson
  • Filmmaker | Rachel Bunce
  • Producer | China Plate

Gallery

A man speaking into a microphone with his right hand raised slightly.

© Arnim Friess

A man amongst an audience with a microphone in his hand.

© Arnim Friess

A man with his hands raised speaking and looking up towards a spot light.

© Arnim Friess

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