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Performances: Wed 13th to Sat 16th October [[2004]], [[Prompt Corner]]
 
Performances: Wed 13th to Sat 16th October [[2004]], [[Prompt Corner]]
  
Premieres At Play featured 3 pieces performed for the first time during this production.
 
  
==The Departure Lounge==
 
  
By [[Stuart Draper]]
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Premieres At Play, the New Writers' Showcase 2006 featured three pieces performed for the first time.
  
Directed by [[Alison Rockbrand]]  
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==The Silent Fields==
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By [[Robert Sloan]]
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Directed by [[Jack King]]  
  
 
=== Introduction ===
 
=== Introduction ===
Gerry isn't feeling very well. His wife has packed the entire house into their luggage, the airport has succumbed to a rather naughty snow storm, and now he's being harrassed by a mad man. It couldn't possibly get worse. Or could it?
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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 ===
 
=== Cast ===
*Angelo - [[Jason Lord]]
 
*Gerry - [[Jack King]]
 
*Flight Attendant - [[Rebecca Grzesik]]
 
*Cleaner - [[John Lyne]]
 
*Duncan - [[Simon Holland]]
 
*Housewife - [[Carole Coyne]]
 
*[[Corrado Cucca]]
 
*[[Hans Mudlamootoo]]
 
  
???Cast list taken from programme, but weren't there one or two others including Mark Ireson? TBC
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*Boy - [[Tikiri Hulugalle]]
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*Girl - [[Deirdre Jackson]]
  
  
==Cry==
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==The Paddington Train==
  
By [[Andrew Scott]]
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By [[Peter Medd]]
  
Directed by [[Paul Hurley]]
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Directed by [[Mark Bullock]]
  
 
=== Introduction ===
 
=== Introduction ===
A man, a woman, a taxi. 'Cry' is a multi-layered exploration of contemporary morals and how society may or may not be changing. It's also funny.
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"This fascinating piece written by [[Peter Medd]] involves a journey in more ways than one."
  
 
=== Cast ===
 
=== Cast ===
*Daniel - [[Alan Brown]]
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*Susie - [[Rachel Watkins]]
*Micah - [[Ingrid Murphy]]
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*Chris - [[Charlie Storer]]
*Joan - [[Kay Anderson]]
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*Posh Man - [[Lionel Monks]]
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==Video Nasty==
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By [[Mark Bullock]]
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Directed by [[Stuart Flitton]] and [[Anna York]]
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=== Introduction ===
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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?
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=== Cast ===
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*Old Man - [[Nick Mansley]]
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*Young Man - [[Mark Davies]]
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== Crew (for both productions)==
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== Crew (for all three productions)==
 
*Stage Manager - [[SM Name]]
 
*Stage Manager - [[SM Name]]
 
*Lighting Design - [[Designer Name]]
 
*Lighting Design - [[Designer Name]]

Revision as of 13:50, 4 June 2007

Poster by Poster Designer

Performances: Wed 13th to Sat 16th October 2004, Prompt Corner


Premieres At Play, the New Writers' Showcase 2006 featured three pieces performed for the first time.

The Silent Fields

By Robert Sloan

Directed by Jack King

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


The Paddington Train

By Peter Medd

Directed by Mark Bullock

Introduction

"This fascinating piece written by Peter Medd involves a journey in more ways than one."

Cast


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


Crew (for all three productions)

Reviews

Some review quotes go here


Gallery

Reminiscences and Anecdotes

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See Also

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References

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