Glastonbury play premieres

A play about the Glastonbury Festival - directed by Keith Allen and designed by Damien Hirst - is premiering in a tent in Cardiff. The play, called simply ‘Glastonbury’, revolves around the experiences of seven different people meeting and partying at the festival. Actors Allen, Kieran O'Brien (Cracker, Messiah), Chris Coghill ('Bez' in 24 Hour Party People), Bronwyn Davies (Spooks) and Paul Broughton all appear. Talking about the show Allen - a self-confessed “Glastonbury veteran” – told reporters he wanted to bring some excitement and mystery back into theatre, with each performance featuring a surprise appearance by a rock band to bring the Glastonbury spirit alive (New Order, UB40 and Ocean Colour Scene are believed to be featuring). The show will visit Brighton, Manchester and Birmingham before ending up at London's Roundhouse theatre next spring.