Hickory – Come Hang This Weekend at Hickory Community Theatre. Opening Friday, November 7, in the Firemen’s Kitchen, Martin McDonagh’s Hangmen brings dark humor and sharp suspense to the stage through November 22. Performances: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 2:30 PM, and Thursday, November 20 at 7:30 PM.
Set in a small pub in northern England, Hangmen centers on Harry Wade, a local celebrity whose claim to fame is being the second-best hangman in Britain. When the death penalty is abolished, Harry’s moment in the spotlight takes an unexpected turn. As regulars and reporters crowd in for his reaction, a quiet tension builds — and a mysterious stranger’s arrival threatens to turn curiosity into menace. The Firemen’s Kitchen is the perfect stage for playwright Martin McDonagh’s biting wit and gallows humor.
Tickets: $18 adults / $12 students. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Visit hickorytheatre.org or call 828-328-2283 to purchase.
Last Call: Theatre Guild Wine Tasting “Frenchgiving”
This special evening of fine wine and French flair is just five days away — Tuesday, November 11 at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers at HCT. Curated by sommelier Heather Baker, “Frenchgiving” features a selection of exceptional French wines paired with hearty hors d’oeuvres designed to delight the palate. Tickets are $40 and the event is very nearly sold out; reserve now at hickorytheatre.org or 828-328-2283.
Hickory Community Theatre is a funded affiliate of Arts Culture Catawba and receives sustaining support from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Season 77 support is provided by The City of Hickory, A Cleaner World, Shurtape Technologies, Acuña & Acuña Dentistry, and BelleAge.
Photo: Reed Williams plays Mooney in Hangmen, running November 7–22 in the Firemen’s Kitchen. Recommended for ages 18+. Photo by Eric Seale.
