The Night Ali Died

Sun Mar 15 2026 at 10:30 am to 11:30 am UTC+13:00

New Athenaeum Theatre | Dunedin

Raising Cain Productions
Publisher/HostRaising Cain Productions
The Night Ali Died
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A gripping and cinematic solo thriller about a man who becomes dangerously out of his depth in the criminal underworld.
A multi-award winning solo thriller by storyteller Chris Sainton-Clark.
Ali is wanted dead by a vicious London Gangster and is placed under police surveillance for the protection of him and his family, yet for some reason, Ali decides to sneak out into the night, sparking a bloody domino effect that ricochets through the sleepy streets of his city.
Through the brutal accounts of Ali, a henchman, a detective and a mob boss, find out what on earth happened on the night Ali died.
The Night Ali Died premiered at Prague Fringe 2025 and has been collecting a vast amount of accolades since, winning five awards in its first six months of touring. Its cinematic style and bold and punchy soundtrack has taken over the fringe circuit with an electric buzz.
Written and Performed by Christopher Sainton-Clark
Directed by Rosanna Mallinson
Running time: Approx 55 minutes
Ages Guidance: Ages 14 and above
Contains bad language and descriptions of violence throughout.
“A GRIPPING CRIME THRILLER THAT UNFOLDS WITH CINEMATIC PRECISION” – Colchester Gazette
“BLOODY, GRIPPING AND EXCITING” – Binge Fringe
“LIKE WATCHING A TV CRIME DRAMA CONDENSED INTO ONE HOUR” – Broadway Baby
WINNER OF THE PRAGUE FRINGE PERFORMANCE AWARD
WINNER OF THE PRAGUE FRINGE AUDIENCE AWARD
WINNER OF THE BROADWAY BABY PICK OF THE FRINGE AWARD
NOMINEE FOR THE NEW YORK SOHO PLAYHOUSE FRINGE ENCORE SERIES
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