Lost Monsters (2022)
Performances: Tue 22nd – Sat 26th February 2022, Old Fire Station
Contents
Introduction
Three people arrive in what seems to be an abandoned house strangely located between the two carriageways of a motorway, but is it really abandoned?
Cast
- Mickey - Greg Williams
- Jonesy - David Clements
- Sian - Oriana Robos-Murray
- Richard - Chris Bennett
Crew
- Stage Manager - Fiona Daffern
- Assistant Stage Managers - Kay George & Rob Wallis
- Lighting Designer - Chas Doyle
- Sound Design - Adam Crook
- Operator - John Winters
- Assistant Director - Jess Osorio
- Set Design - Bryon Fear
- Rigging - Sean Thomas
- Set Construction - Chaz Doyle, John Winters, Hans Mudlamootoo, Dennis Fenton, Graham Clements, Caroline Doyle, Barry Heselden, Sean Thomas & The Cast.
- Make-up - Lily Ann Coleman
- Props & Costumes - Cast & Crew
Reviews
Being invited to a dress rehearsal is a rare privilege. You get to see a production in all its messy glory when it’s at its most vulnerable. Dress rehearsals are often the time when the chinks in the show’s armour are exposed, the lines that are just out of reach of the actor’s memory and the cues that need closing down. All of these things were true of last night’s dress rehearsal of Lost Monsters, but there is something else that happens at a dress … A show is not a show until it has an audience in front of it and often a dress rehearsal is the first time a production gets to flex its muscles in front of fresh eyes and that’s when those magical sparks fly. And when they fly, boy do they fly! Each member of the cast revealed their characters and opened them up on stage beautifully, revealing their understanding and empathy for the characters they are portraying. There are moments that make you laugh and others that make you fight back the tears. And I have to say, the generosity and bond between the cast in itself was moving and it’s so great to see some old friends back treading the boards.
Lost Monsters is a complex and challenging world view of modern life squeezed into the microcosm of a single room (mostly) like insects kept in a jar by a child. Siobhán Campbell has created a show that captures the maelstrom of the internal and external struggles of four very different yet fascinating characters. The setting is rich in detail and believable (thank you Carole Ironside), Chaz Doyle’s lighting is on point & clever and the action is engaging, moving and often exhilarating.
Try to catch it if you can. If I could, I would see this show again.
Bryon Fear
Lost monsters - saw it last night.
Bloody hell that was a bit good. I mean I like to support SLT obviously but I didn’t expect to still be reeling a bit this morning.
Many accolades particularly David Clements who made me cry and spoilt my eyeliner.
Hats off to all off you! Xx
Caroline Doyle
Great performances tonight in Lost Monsters - you'll be sorry if you miss it. BEAD! Seriously.
Christine Theophilus
Lovely to see people (and the show, of course) at SLT tonight. Felt like the before times, apart from having to dash off like Cinderella if her carriage was heading for the M2. Enjoy the rest of the run, Lost Monsters!
Naomi Liddle
Do see it! I watched it last night, and it was superb (especially Act II). Deals with some pretty heavy themes with humour and magic realism - and David Clements has excelled his already excellent self.
Caroline Durant
Can’t get #LostMonsters out of my head. Great directing Siobhan & awesome cast, in particular David Clements. Give the man an Oscar, NOW!
Don’t miss it
Dru Francalanza
Lost monsters
Amazing well done to involved. Hesitant to say "enjoyable" so let's go with a fantastic show what did make me think
Jai Campbell
Absolutely LOVED Lost Monsters last night - wow! Congratulations to everyone involved it was incredible!
Giselle Parker
Thanks to everyone involved for bringing us Lost Monsters, ( a lost play ) so vividly brought to life. It was full of ideas and strong characters. Especially Jonesy who lost his shit and gave his heart
Paul White
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Reminiscences and Anecdotes
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Chris Bennett (Richard):
I loved playing Richard and felt that he and I were a perfect match. I also loved working with my three fellow cast members and with Siobhan and the rest of the crew; I felt from the very beginning that the difficult emotions and situations we were exploring was in direct contrast to the friendly and supportive bond that existed between us. We were all very pleased and honoured to welcome the author Laurence Wilson to the opening night performance, Tuesday 22 February 2022.
This production was intended to be staged in April 2020 but had to be postponed after rehearsals had been in progress for about a month. The reason for the postponement, the COVID pandemic, is of course something which Richard would no doubt have been fully prepared for.....
The setting for the play is based on Stott Hall Farm which is well known for being situated between the eastbound and westbound carriageways of the M62 in Calderdale, Yorkshire.
See Also
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References
External Links
SLT podcast - Siobhán Campbell discusses the play
