PPP Cheapo

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The Lemon Tree
5 West North Street
Aberdeen
AB24 5AT

Written by Katy Nixon Directed by Brian Logan

Cheapo: chess slang for a primitive trap, often set in the hope of swindling a win from a lost position.

After school at his local KFC, Jamie is setting up to play chess with his best pal as usual. But his class-mate Kyla turns up instead, forcing Jamie to play with her as she needs something from him that her whole life depends on.

As they place their pieces on the board, Jamie and Kyla also piece together the night that changed both of their lives, which is anything other than black and white.

Cheapo is a new high-stakes drama by Katy Nixon, current winner of the David MacLennan Award, about two teenagers growing up in a world that treats them like adults.

Produced by A Play, A Pie and A Pint at Òran Mór, co-presented with Traverse Theatre.

Content warning: descriptions of rape and bullying

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1pm: £13.50; Thursday 6pm, Friday, Saturday: £14.50

A pie and a pint comes free with your ticket and will be available from one hour prior to the start of the performance. We offer a m ince pie and a macaroni pie as standard and can also offer a vegan or gluten free alternative. If you require this, please contact hello@aberdeenperformingarts.com with as much notice as possible (with a minimum of 24 hours notice) and we will do our best to accommodate your requests.

  • Dates & Booking

    Oct. 14, 2025 6:00pm

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    Oct. 15, 2025 6:00pm

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    Oct. 16, 2025 1:00pm

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    Oct. 16, 2025 6:00pm

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    Oct. 17, 2025 6:00pm

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    Oct. 18, 2025 1:00pm

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  • Ticket Info

    Standard - From £13.50 - £14.50

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