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Sam Freeman in association with Lawrence Batley Theatre presents
We're Not Getting A Dog

A Story Mostly Not About Dogs

Wednesday 25th February 2026

Show starts:                        19:30

Run Time:                             70 mins approx.

Tickets:                                  Pay What You Feel

 

Age Rec:                               14+

                                           

A heartwarming comic story about making a house a home.

This is a story about passive aggressive letter writing, early morning jet washing and making a house a home. It’s about those who live, laugh and love meters from us, but who really, we barely know at all.

 

A couple run through the rain to catch a bus.

A man stares at a blank laptop screen in desperation.

A woman opens an envelope to find a photo inside.

A new house on a new street with new neighbours.

 

A roughly seventy-two minute show, read from a little black book, by a scruffy, bearded, glasses-wearing man in a red check shirt and black jeans who does not own a pressure washer.  A new storytelling show** by Sam Freeman.

 

**This show has minimal references to dogs.

About the artist

Sam Freeman is a creative who writes, create and perform small-scale touring storytelling shows.

He’s directed professionally, booked tours, been a dead body in a 70s TV show theatre revival (briefly), acted in improv marathons, performed in the band for improv marathons, booked and run comedy nights for venues large and small, compered gigs, and performed poorly paid stand up comedy in a range of fairly grim (and occasionally very nice venues). We’re Not Getting A Dog is his third solo storytelling show. Because it’s important to keep busy.

www.samfreeman.co.uk

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Good Boy Rex the Theatre Dog
Arts Council England
Community Foundation, Newcastle Culture Investment Fund Supported by Newcastle City Council
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The Barbour Foundation
Esmee Fairburn Foundation

With thanks to the
Fagus Anstruther Memorial Trust

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