Difference between revisions of "New Writers' Showcase (2003)"

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Performances: Fri 7th and Sat 8th November 2003, Prompt Corner

The New Writing Showcase 2003 comprised rehearsed readings of the following two plays

That Man Melmoth

by Ken Lucas

Directed by Will Howard

Introduction

Following his disgrace in England, Oscar Wilde is whisked away to France by his friends, to live a secluded life under the pseudonym of Melmoth. Unable to cope with the confines of anonymity, Oscar can't help but jump at the first opportunity to step from the shadows, forcing him towards decisions affecting his future, and indirectly, those of his friends...

Cast

• Oscar Wilde - Nick Mansley
• Robert Ross - Mark Davies
• More Adey - Jack King
• Bernard Lazaar - Charlie Storer
• Ada Levine - Elinor Morgan Jones

Escapes

by Dee Fancett

Directed by Director

Introduction

Escapes follows one evening in the life of Hackney squatters Sean and Benji who are organising a party. Through the characters and relationships, we learn how all the protagonists choose to escape from reality, or at least the mundanity of their lives. As the evening reaches an end we realise that relationships are not quite as they first seemed.

Cast

• Summer - Kathlene Madriaga
• Charlie - Mark Davies
• Benji - Charlie Storer
• Sean - Nick Mansley
• Dave - Will Howard
• Gemma - Dee Fancett

Crew for both shows

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• Lighting Design - Designer Name
• Lighting Operator - Operator Name

Reviews

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Gallery

Reminiscences and Anecdotes

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See Also

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