Crunchy Silk by Jess Sayer

In a world delicately stitched together by childhood fantasies and hidden traumas, Astrid (Shannon Burnett) clings to her own reality, one woven from fabric scraps, whispered secrets, and an obsession with chopsticks. Her safe space is shared with Marlo (Zach Hall) - her loyal and enigmatic companion - who promises to protect her from the truths that lurk just beyond the edges of her mind. But when Olivia (Kimberley Buchan) arrives, persistent and probing, the threads of Astrid’s world begin to unravel. As memories slip through the cracks, a haunting question emerges: What is real, and what has been carefully crafted to be forgotten?

Reality and illusion twist together in this psychological drama, leading to a revelation so profound it will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew. In Astrid’s world, the past is a dangerous place—but what happens when it refuses to stay buried?

Kicking off the Globe Theatre Dunedin's 2025 season, Jackson Rosie directs a star studded cast in Jess Sayer's 'Crunchy Silk'. Marking the third time this show has ever been done in Dunedin. 

You do not want to miss this beautiful experience. The Globe Dunedin as it's never been seen before. 

“In that final five seconds, I experience a chill of goosebumps over my whole body, a shock in my spine. I am cold and thrilled. Just when you thought a story line couldn’t surprise you anymore, something like this comes along.” (Candice Lewis – Theatreview)

CAST 

ASTRID........ Shannon Burnett 

MARLO........ Zach Hall 

OLIVIA......... Kimberley Buchan 

CONTENT WARNINGS:

Violence – Includes depictions or discussions of physical harm.

Death/Dying – Themes of mortality and death.

Abuse (Emotional/Psychological/Physical) – References to or depictions of abusive behavior.

Mental Health Struggles – Themes related to distress, trauma, suicide or psychological hardship.

Strong Language – Use of explicit or offensive language.

Sexual Content or References – Graphic dialogue or scenes alluding to sexual situations.

(RECOMMENDED FOR 16+, HOWEVER AT ADULT CAREGIVERS DISCRETION)