Twelve Angry Men in action

This month’s season of Twelve Angry Men at Centrestage Theatre will also be the debut of a new, more intimate performance area in the extension.

This will bring the audience right up close to the action, which seems ideal for this play, which is an intense study of a jury whose decision means life or death for the accused.

The play is by Reginald Rose and was first staged in the 1960s. It tells the story of a dozen strangers put together as a jury to make a life or death decision.

The importance of reasonable doubt in the justice system is a core concern of the play.

The Centrestage production is directed by Reg Williams.

Twelve Angry Men runs at Centrestage Theatre in Centreway Road, Orewa from February 12-16.

Info/tickets phone Centrestage, 426 7282 or visit www.centrestagetheatre.co.nz