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Revision as of 13:47, 7 November 2011
Performances: Wed 13th to Sat 16th October 2004, Prompt Corner
Premieres At Play, the New Writers' Showcase 2004 featured three pieces performed for the first time.
Contents
The Silent Fields
By Robert Sloan
Directed by Jack King
PA - Kat Boyce
Introduction
The Silent Fields is a striking new piece of writing dealing with pollution, disease, mental illness and the changing relationships that people have with each other. Featuring a talented cast this promises to be a memorable and thought provoking premiere.
Cast
- Boy - Tikiri Hulugalle
- Girl - Deirdre Jackson
The Paddington Train
By Peter Medd
Directed by Mark Bullock
PA - Anna Thomas
Introduction
"This fascinating piece written by Peter Medd involves a journey in more ways than one."
Cast
- Susie - Rachel Watkins
- Chris - Charlie Storer
Video Nasty
By Mark Bullock
Directed by Stuart Flitton and Anna York
Introduction
The setting is a one-room flat in South London. An old man is watching television. Next to him sits a young man. His feet and hands are bound and he is gagged. Blood is coming out of a wound in his leg. Why is the young man in the flat and why is he being treated as a prisoner? As the old man reminisces about his life and the world he has known and the young man is forced to face up to his own actions, the tension rises. Will either man learn anything from the other? And what is to become of the young man?
Cast
- Old Man - Nick Mansley
- Young Man - Mark Davies
Crew (for all three productions)
- Stage Managers - Lisa Barker, Chris Learmonth
- Assistant Stage Managers - Siobhan Campbell, Antionette E-Deslandes
- Lighting Design - Mike Elliott
- Lighting Operator - Anna Thomas
- Sound Operator - Jess Osorio
Reviews
Some review quotes go here
Gallery
Rachael Watkins and Charlie Storer in Paddington Train. (Photo Mark Davies)
Tikiri Hulugalle and Deirdre Jackson in The Silent Fields. (Photo Mark Davies)
Mark Davies and Nick Mansley in Video Nasty. (Photo unknown)
Reminiscences and Anecdotes
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See Also
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