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Elaine Heath

2009-08-28T18:48:31Z

86.129.110.160: /* Productions as Director */

[[Image:elaine-heath.jpg|thumb|300px| Picture: Phil Gammon]]
Member, 1993 to present

== Acting Roles ==
*Fraulien Kost in [[Cabaret (1996)|Cabaret]] ([[1996]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*Nancy in [[Play It Again, Sam (1997)|Play It Again, Sam]] ([[1997]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*Satan (Stan) in [[Praise Be To Gordon (1998)|Praise Be to Gordon]] ([[1998]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*Penny in [[A Slice of Saturday Night (1998)|A Slice of Saturday Night]] ([[1998]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
* Cheryl in 'Going Home', Brenda in 'Magic' in [[Visiting Hour (1999)|Visiting Hour]] ([[1999]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*Elvira in [[Blithe Spirit (1999)|Blithe Spirit]] ([[1999]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*Angelica in [[After Juliet (2005)|After Juliet]] ([[2005]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])

== Productions as Director ==
*[[A Month Of Sundays (2000)|A Month Of Sundays]] ([[2000]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Kindertransport (2001)|Kindertransport]] ([[2001]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Privates on Parade (2002)|Privates on Parade]] ([[2002]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Stevie (2003)|Stevie]] ([[2003]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Hysteria (2004)|Hysteria]] ([[2004]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[After Juliet (2005)|After Juliet]] ([[2005]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Elizabeth - Almost by Chance a Woman (2006)|Elizabeth - Almost by Chance a Woman]] ([[2006]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Beautiful Thing (2007)|Beautiful Thing]] ([[2007]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Dinner (2008)|Dinner]] ([[2008]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])

== Productions as PA to the Director ==
* [[Two Gentlemen of Verona (2002)|Two Gentlemen of Verona]] ([[2002]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])

== Productions as Assistant Stage Manager ==
* [[Deathtrap (1998)|Deathtrap]] ([[1998]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])

== Costumes on: ==
* [[Kindertransport (2001)|Kindertransport]] ([[2001]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])

== Make-up on: ==
* [[Privates on Parade (2002)|Privates on Parade]] ([[2002]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])

== Set Construction on: ==
* [[Kindertransport (2001)|Kindertransport]] ([[2001]]) ([[bell Theatre]]) as 'Crew'
* [[Les Liaisons Dangereuses (2001)|Les Liaisons Dangereuses]] ([[2001]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
* [[Terra Nova (2002)|Terra Nova]] ([[2002]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
* [[Two Gentlemen of Verona (2002)|Two Gentlemen of Verona]] ([[2002]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])

== External Links ==

[http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=193738164 Elaine] on [http://www.myspace.com MySpace]

[[Category:People|Heath, Elaine]]
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Elizabeth - Almost by Chance a Woman (2006)

2009-08-28T18:46:18Z

86.129.110.160: /* Crew */

[[Image:lizpost1.jpg|thumb|300px|Poster by [[Nick Mansley]]]]

by [[Dario Fo]]

Directed by [[Elaine Heath]]

Performances: Tue 4th – Sat 8th April [[2006]], [[Bell Theatre]]

== Introduction ==

An irreverent, bawdy, hilarious, peek into the boudoir of Elizabeth I, this wonderfully written and heroically translated Fo has been wittily described as "History on drugs". An aging Elizabeth is eagerly awaiting the arrival of her young beau, the Earl of Essex. In order to prepare for this tryst, she has summoned an outrageous beautician, Dame Grosslady, who appears to speak a peculiar language all of her own. Nothing goes to plan, would-be assassins appear out of the woodwork, and something very interesting is found in the queen's bed. If you thought Blackadder's Elizabeth was fun, you haven't seen anything yet...<ref>Director's note from the [http://www.southlondontheatre.co.uk/productions/2006/elizabeth/ main SLT site]</ref>

== Cast ==

*Elizabeth I - [[Anne Greenslade]]
*Martha - [[Jenny Travell]]
*Edgerton - [[Peter Judge]]
*Guard 1 - [[Steve Imrie]]
*Guard 2 - [[James Hough]]
*Dame Grosslady - [[Dermot Jones]]
*Young Man - [[Deaglan Whelan]]
*Assassin - [[Guy Jones]]

== Crew ==

*Stage Manager - [[Marion Burley]]
*Assistant Stage Manager - [[Kay George]], [[Steve Imrie]] & [[Elaine Heath]]
*Set Design - [[Dave Hollander]]
*Lighting Design - [[Chris Liddle]]
*Lighting Operators - [[Chris Liddle]] & [[Jill Fenton]]
*Sound Desigh - [[Dave Hollander]], [[Elaine Heath]] & [[Brian Fretwell]]
*Sound Operator - [[Brian Fretwell]]
*Set Design - [[Dave Hollander]]
*Set Construction - [[Dave Hollander]], [[Guy Jones]], [[Marion Burley]], [[Peter Judge]], [[Elaine Heath]], [[Steve Imrie]], [[Chris Liddle]] & [[Mark Bullock]]
*Costumes - [[Elaine Heath]] & [[Val Williams]] & the SLT team

== Reviews ==

Some review quotes go here

== Gallery ==

== Reminiscences and Anecdotes ==

Members are encouraged to write about their experiences of working on or seeing this production. Please leave your name. Anonymous entries may be deleted.

== See Also ==
Have there been other SLT productions of this play? Link to them here.

Or add anything that is related ''within this site''. The author's page for instance or other plays with a similar theme.

== References ==
<references/>

== External Links ==

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Elizabeth - Almost by Chance a Woman (2006)

2009-08-28T18:45:59Z

86.129.110.160: /* Cast */

[[Image:lizpost1.jpg|thumb|300px|Poster by [[Nick Mansley]]]]

by [[Dario Fo]]

Directed by [[Elaine Heath]]

Performances: Tue 4th – Sat 8th April [[2006]], [[Bell Theatre]]

== Introduction ==

An irreverent, bawdy, hilarious, peek into the boudoir of Elizabeth I, this wonderfully written and heroically translated Fo has been wittily described as "History on drugs". An aging Elizabeth is eagerly awaiting the arrival of her young beau, the Earl of Essex. In order to prepare for this tryst, she has summoned an outrageous beautician, Dame Grosslady, who appears to speak a peculiar language all of her own. Nothing goes to plan, would-be assassins appear out of the woodwork, and something very interesting is found in the queen's bed. If you thought Blackadder's Elizabeth was fun, you haven't seen anything yet...<ref>Director's note from the [http://www.southlondontheatre.co.uk/productions/2006/elizabeth/ main SLT site]</ref>

== Cast ==

*Elizabeth I - [[Anne Greenslade]]
*Martha - [[Jenny Travell]]
*Edgerton - [[Peter Judge]]
*Guard 1 - [[Steve Imrie]]
*Guard 2 - [[James Hough]]
*Dame Grosslady - [[Dermot Jones]]
*Young Man - [[Deaglan Whelan]]
*Assassin - [[Guy Jones]]

== Crew ==

*Stage Manager - [[Marion Burley]]
*Assistant Stage Manager - [[Kay George]], [[Steve Imrie]] & [[Elaine Heath]]
*Set Design - [[Dave Hollander]]
*Lighting Design - [[Chris Liddle]]
*Lighting Operators - [[Chris Liddle]] & [[Jill Fenton]]
*Sound Desigh - [[Dave Hollander]], [[Elaine Heath]] & [[Brian Fretwell]]
*Sound Operator - [[Brian Fretwell]]
*Set Design - [[Dave Hollander]]
*Set Construction - [[Dave Hollander]], [[guy Jones]], [[Marion Burley]], [[Peter Judge]], [[Elaine Heath]], [[Steve Imrie]], [[Chris Liddle]] & [[Mark Bullock]]
*Costumes - [[Elaine Heath]] & [[Val Williams]] & the SLT team

== Reviews ==

Some review quotes go here

== Gallery ==

== Reminiscences and Anecdotes ==

Members are encouraged to write about their experiences of working on or seeing this production. Please leave your name. Anonymous entries may be deleted.

== See Also ==
Have there been other SLT productions of this play? Link to them here.

Or add anything that is related ''within this site''. The author's page for instance or other plays with a similar theme.

== References ==
<references/>

== External Links ==

[[Category:Productions]]
[[Category:Bell Theatre Productions]]

Elizabeth - Almost by Chance a Woman (2006)

2009-08-28T18:44:22Z

86.129.110.160: /* Crew */

[[Image:lizpost1.jpg|thumb|300px|Poster by [[Nick Mansley]]]]

by [[Dario Fo]]

Directed by [[Elaine Heath]]

Performances: Tue 4th – Sat 8th April [[2006]], [[Bell Theatre]]

== Introduction ==

An irreverent, bawdy, hilarious, peek into the boudoir of Elizabeth I, this wonderfully written and heroically translated Fo has been wittily described as "History on drugs". An aging Elizabeth is eagerly awaiting the arrival of her young beau, the Earl of Essex. In order to prepare for this tryst, she has summoned an outrageous beautician, Dame Grosslady, who appears to speak a peculiar language all of her own. Nothing goes to plan, would-be assassins appear out of the woodwork, and something very interesting is found in the queen's bed. If you thought Blackadder's Elizabeth was fun, you haven't seen anything yet...<ref>Director's note from the [http://www.southlondontheatre.co.uk/productions/2006/elizabeth/ main SLT site]</ref>

== Cast ==

*Elizabeth I - [[Anne Greenslade]]
*Dame Grosslady - [[Dermot Jones]]
*Edgerton - [[Peter Judge]]
*Assassin - [[Guy Jones]]
*Guards - [[James Hough]], [[Steve Imrie]]
*Young Man - [[Deaglan Whelan]]
*Martha - [[Jenny Travell]]

== Crew ==

*Stage Manager - [[Marion Burley]]
*Assistant Stage Manager - [[Kay George]], [[Steve Imrie]] & [[Elaine Heath]]
*Set Design - [[Dave Hollander]]
*Lighting Design - [[Chris Liddle]]
*Lighting Operators - [[Chris Liddle]] & [[Jill Fenton]]
*Sound Desigh - [[Dave Hollander]], [[Elaine Heath]] & [[Brian Fretwell]]
*Sound Operator - [[Brian Fretwell]]
*Set Design - [[Dave Hollander]]
*Set Construction - [[Dave Hollander]], [[guy Jones]], [[Marion Burley]], [[Peter Judge]], [[Elaine Heath]], [[Steve Imrie]], [[Chris Liddle]] & [[Mark Bullock]]
*Costumes - [[Elaine Heath]] & [[Val Williams]] & the SLT team

== Reviews ==

Some review quotes go here

== Gallery ==

== Reminiscences and Anecdotes ==

Members are encouraged to write about their experiences of working on or seeing this production. Please leave your name. Anonymous entries may be deleted.

== See Also ==
Have there been other SLT productions of this play? Link to them here.

Or add anything that is related ''within this site''. The author's page for instance or other plays with a similar theme.

== References ==
<references/>

== External Links ==

[[Category:Productions]]
[[Category:Bell Theatre Productions]]

Elizabeth - Almost by Chance a Woman (2006)

2009-08-28T18:44:12Z

86.129.110.160: /* Crew */

[[Image:lizpost1.jpg|thumb|300px|Poster by [[Nick Mansley]]]]

by [[Dario Fo]]

Directed by [[Elaine Heath]]

Performances: Tue 4th – Sat 8th April [[2006]], [[Bell Theatre]]

== Introduction ==

An irreverent, bawdy, hilarious, peek into the boudoir of Elizabeth I, this wonderfully written and heroically translated Fo has been wittily described as "History on drugs". An aging Elizabeth is eagerly awaiting the arrival of her young beau, the Earl of Essex. In order to prepare for this tryst, she has summoned an outrageous beautician, Dame Grosslady, who appears to speak a peculiar language all of her own. Nothing goes to plan, would-be assassins appear out of the woodwork, and something very interesting is found in the queen's bed. If you thought Blackadder's Elizabeth was fun, you haven't seen anything yet...<ref>Director's note from the [http://www.southlondontheatre.co.uk/productions/2006/elizabeth/ main SLT site]</ref>

== Cast ==

*Elizabeth I - [[Anne Greenslade]]
*Dame Grosslady - [[Dermot Jones]]
*Edgerton - [[Peter Judge]]
*Assassin - [[Guy Jones]]
*Guards - [[James Hough]], [[Steve Imrie]]
*Young Man - [[Deaglan Whelan]]
*Martha - [[Jenny Travell]]

== Crew ==

*Stage Manager - [[Marion Burley]]
*Assistant Stage Manager - [[Kay George]], [[Steve Imrie]] & [[Elaine heath]]
*Set Design - [[Dave Hollander]]
*Lighting Design - [[Chris Liddle]]
*Lighting Operators - [[Chris Liddle]] & [[Jill Fenton]]
*Sound Desigh - [[Dave Hollander]], [[Elaine Heath]] & [[Brian Fretwell]]
*Sound Operator - [[Brian Fretwell]]
*Set Design - [[Dave Hollander]]
*Set Construction - [[Dave Hollander]], [[guy Jones]], [[Marion Burley]], [[Peter Judge]], [[Elaine Heath]], [[Steve Imrie]], [[Chris Liddle]] & [[Mark Bullock]]
*Costumes - [[Elaine Heath]] & [[Val Williams]] & the SLT team

== Reviews ==

Some review quotes go here

== Gallery ==

== Reminiscences and Anecdotes ==

Members are encouraged to write about their experiences of working on or seeing this production. Please leave your name. Anonymous entries may be deleted.

== See Also ==
Have there been other SLT productions of this play? Link to them here.

Or add anything that is related ''within this site''. The author's page for instance or other plays with a similar theme.

== References ==
<references/>

== External Links ==

[[Category:Productions]]
[[Category:Bell Theatre Productions]]

Elizabeth - Almost by Chance a Woman (2006)

2009-08-28T18:44:00Z

86.129.110.160: /* Crew */

[[Image:lizpost1.jpg|thumb|300px|Poster by [[Nick Mansley]]]]

by [[Dario Fo]]

Directed by [[Elaine Heath]]

Performances: Tue 4th – Sat 8th April [[2006]], [[Bell Theatre]]

== Introduction ==

An irreverent, bawdy, hilarious, peek into the boudoir of Elizabeth I, this wonderfully written and heroically translated Fo has been wittily described as "History on drugs". An aging Elizabeth is eagerly awaiting the arrival of her young beau, the Earl of Essex. In order to prepare for this tryst, she has summoned an outrageous beautician, Dame Grosslady, who appears to speak a peculiar language all of her own. Nothing goes to plan, would-be assassins appear out of the woodwork, and something very interesting is found in the queen's bed. If you thought Blackadder's Elizabeth was fun, you haven't seen anything yet...<ref>Director's note from the [http://www.southlondontheatre.co.uk/productions/2006/elizabeth/ main SLT site]</ref>

== Cast ==

*Elizabeth I - [[Anne Greenslade]]
*Dame Grosslady - [[Dermot Jones]]
*Edgerton - [[Peter Judge]]
*Assassin - [[Guy Jones]]
*Guards - [[James Hough]], [[Steve Imrie]]
*Young Man - [[Deaglan Whelan]]
*Martha - [[Jenny Travell]]

== Crew ==

*Stage Manager - [[Marion Burley]]
*Assistant Stage Manager - [[Kay George]], [[Steve Imrie]] & [[Elaine heath]]
*Set Design - [[Dave Hollander]]
*Lighting Design - [[Chris Liddle]]
*Lighting Operators - [[Chris Liddle]] & [[Jill Fenton]]
*Sound Desigh - [[Dave hollander]], [[Elaine Heath]] & [[Brian Fretwell]]
*Sound Operator - [[Brian Fretwell]]
*Set Design - [[Dave Hollander]]
*Set Construction - [[Dave Hollander]], [[guy Jones]], [[Marion Burley]], [[Peter Judge]], [[Elaine Heath]], [[Steve Imrie]], [[Chris Liddle]] & [[Mark Bullock]]
*Costumes - [[Elaine Heath]] & [[Val Williams]] & the SLT team

== Reviews ==

Some review quotes go here

== Gallery ==

== Reminiscences and Anecdotes ==

Members are encouraged to write about their experiences of working on or seeing this production. Please leave your name. Anonymous entries may be deleted.

== See Also ==
Have there been other SLT productions of this play? Link to them here.

Or add anything that is related ''within this site''. The author's page for instance or other plays with a similar theme.

== References ==
<references/>

== External Links ==

[[Category:Productions]]
[[Category:Bell Theatre Productions]]

Youth Shows: The Monster Quest/Woolfie (2006)

2009-08-28T18:39:10Z

86.129.110.160:

[[Image:YouthShow2006Poster.jpg|thumb|300px| Poster by [[Simon Holland]] and [[Maria Bates]]]]

Performances: Mon 20th to Wed 22nd March [[2006]], [[Prompt Corner]]

The Junior and Intermediate groups of the [[South London Youth Theatre]] presented two contrasting pieces.

==The Monster Quest==

By [[Simon Holland]]

Directed by [[Angela Barnes]] and [[Simon Holland]]

=== Introduction ===
Somewhere, on a distant island, a mysterious monster lurks about. It hasslobbered all over the village topiary and eaten all of the local crops...and the natives are really rather miffed. Join Captain Joyce Stick, her crewof loyal stewards and a team of academic 'legendary creature' experts asthey piece together the evidence. Where did it come from? What does it looklike? Which of the eminent Professors has the correct monster theory? And,most important of all... what is that smell?
=== Cast ===
Members of the [[South London Youth Theatre|Junior group]]

==Woolfie==

By [[Sybil St Claire]]

Directed by [[Victoria Waddington]] & [[Carly Binger]]

=== Introduction ===
Blending three well-loved fairy tales, Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs and Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Woolfie takes place in a series of flashbacks as the wolf must defend himself in the Trial of the Century.

Accused of a variety of heinous crimes that include blowing down other people's houses, impersonating grandmothers, and gobbling up little girls, the much maligned and misunderstood Woolfie must defend himself or face dire consequences.

This new look at an old take explores prejudice in its many forms, and features such characters as Judge Billy Goat Gruff, Little Bo Peep as the bailiff, gangster pigs, a befuddled attorney and a interactive panel of jurors. The play builds to an unexpected ending using audience participation and a surprise witness.

=== Cast ===
Members of the [[South London Youth Theatre|Intermediate group]]

== Crew (for both shows)==
*Stage Manager - [[Siobhan Campbell]]
*Assistant Stage Managers - [[Jennifer Campbell]], [[Jill Fenton]] & [[Paul Gibbons]]
*Lighting Design - [[Sturat Draper]]
*Lighting Operator - [[Chris Liddle]]
*Sound - [[Simom Holland]]
*Sound Riggers - [[James Denny]] & [[Dave Chaisty]]
*Costumes & Props - [[Lisa Thomas]] & [[Jenny Clements]]

== Reviews ==

Some review quotes go here

== Gallery ==

== Reminiscences and Anecdotes ==

Members are encouraged to write about their experiences of working on or seeing this production. Please leave your name. Anonymous entries may be deleted.

== See Also ==
Have there been other SLT productions of this play? Link to them here.

Or add anything that is related ''within this site''. The author's page for instance or other plays with a similar theme.

== References ==
== External Links ==
[[Category:Productions]]
[[Category:Prompt Corner Productions]]
[[Category:Youth Productions]]

Youth Shows: The Monster Quest/Woolfie (2006)

2009-08-28T18:38:39Z

86.129.110.160: /* Woolfie */

[[Image:YouthShow2006Poster.jpg|thumb|300px| Poster by [[Simon Holland]] and [[Maria Bates]]]]

Performances: Mon 20th to Wed 22nd March [[2007]], [[Prompt Corner]]

The Junior and Intermediate groups of the [[South London Youth Theatre]] presented two contrasting pieces.

==The Monster Quest==

By [[Simon Holland]]

Directed by [[Angela Barnes]] and [[Simon Holland]]

=== Introduction ===
Somewhere, on a distant island, a mysterious monster lurks about. It hasslobbered all over the village topiary and eaten all of the local crops...and the natives are really rather miffed. Join Captain Joyce Stick, her crewof loyal stewards and a team of academic 'legendary creature' experts asthey piece together the evidence. Where did it come from? What does it looklike? Which of the eminent Professors has the correct monster theory? And,most important of all... what is that smell?
=== Cast ===
Members of the [[South London Youth Theatre|Junior group]]

==Woolfie==

By [[Sybil St Claire]]

Directed by [[Victoria Waddington]] & [[Carly Binger]]

=== Introduction ===
Blending three well-loved fairy tales, Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs and Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Woolfie takes place in a series of flashbacks as the wolf must defend himself in the Trial of the Century.

Accused of a variety of heinous crimes that include blowing down other people's houses, impersonating grandmothers, and gobbling up little girls, the much maligned and misunderstood Woolfie must defend himself or face dire consequences.

This new look at an old take explores prejudice in its many forms, and features such characters as Judge Billy Goat Gruff, Little Bo Peep as the bailiff, gangster pigs, a befuddled attorney and a interactive panel of jurors. The play builds to an unexpected ending using audience participation and a surprise witness.

=== Cast ===
Members of the [[South London Youth Theatre|Intermediate group]]

== Crew (for both shows)==
*Stage Manager - [[Siobhan Campbell]]
*Assistant Stage Managers - [[Jennifer Campbell]], [[Jill Fenton]] & [[Paul Gibbons]]
*Lighting Design - [[Sturat Draper]]
*Lighting Operator - [[Chris Liddle]]
*Sound - [[Simom Holland]]
*Sound Riggers - [[James Denny]] & [[Dave Chaisty]]
*Costumes & Props - [[Lisa Thomas]] & [[Jenny Clements]]

== Reviews ==

Some review quotes go here

== Gallery ==

== Reminiscences and Anecdotes ==

Members are encouraged to write about their experiences of working on or seeing this production. Please leave your name. Anonymous entries may be deleted.

== See Also ==
Have there been other SLT productions of this play? Link to them here.

Or add anything that is related ''within this site''. The author's page for instance or other plays with a similar theme.

== References ==
== External Links ==
[[Category:Productions]]
[[Category:Prompt Corner Productions]]
[[Category:Youth Productions]]

Youth Shows: The Monster Quest/Woolfie (2006)

2009-08-28T18:38:13Z

86.129.110.160: /* Crew (for both shows) */

[[Image:YouthShow2006Poster.jpg|thumb|300px| Poster by [[Simon Holland]] and [[Maria Bates]]]]

Performances: Mon 20th to Wed 22nd March [[2007]], [[Prompt Corner]]

The Junior and Intermediate groups of the [[South London Youth Theatre]] presented two contrasting pieces.

==The Monster Quest==

By [[Simon Holland]]

Directed by [[Angela Barnes]] and [[Simon Holland]]

=== Introduction ===
Somewhere, on a distant island, a mysterious monster lurks about. It hasslobbered all over the village topiary and eaten all of the local crops...and the natives are really rather miffed. Join Captain Joyce Stick, her crewof loyal stewards and a team of academic 'legendary creature' experts asthey piece together the evidence. Where did it come from? What does it looklike? Which of the eminent Professors has the correct monster theory? And,most important of all... what is that smell?
=== Cast ===
Members of the [[South London Youth Theatre|Junior group]]

==Woolfie==

By [[Sybil St Claire]]

Directed by [[Victoria Waddington]]

=== Introduction ===
Blending three well-loved fairy tales, Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs and Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Woolfie takes place in a series of flashbacks as the wolf must defend himself in the Trial of the Century.

Accused of a variety of heinous crimes that include blowing down other people's houses, impersonating grandmothers, and gobbling up little girls, the much maligned and misunderstood Woolfie must defend himself or face dire consequences.

This new look at an old take explores prejudice in its many forms, and features such characters as Judge Billy Goat Gruff, Little Bo Peep as the bailiff, gangster pigs, a befuddled attorney and a interactive panel of jurors. The play builds to an unexpected ending using audience participation and a surprise witness.

=== Cast ===
Members of the [[South London Youth Theatre|Intermediate group]]

== Crew (for both shows)==
*Stage Manager - [[Siobhan Campbell]]
*Assistant Stage Managers - [[Jennifer Campbell]], [[Jill Fenton]] & [[Paul Gibbons]]
*Lighting Design - [[Sturat Draper]]
*Lighting Operator - [[Chris Liddle]]
*Sound - [[Simom Holland]]
*Sound Riggers - [[James Denny]] & [[Dave Chaisty]]
*Costumes & Props - [[Lisa Thomas]] & [[Jenny Clements]]

== Reviews ==

Some review quotes go here

== Gallery ==

== Reminiscences and Anecdotes ==

Members are encouraged to write about their experiences of working on or seeing this production. Please leave your name. Anonymous entries may be deleted.

== See Also ==
Have there been other SLT productions of this play? Link to them here.

Or add anything that is related ''within this site''. The author's page for instance or other plays with a similar theme.

== References ==
== External Links ==
[[Category:Productions]]
[[Category:Prompt Corner Productions]]
[[Category:Youth Productions]]

Vincent in Brixton (2006)

2009-08-28T18:34:29Z

86.129.110.160: /* Crew */

[[Image:vincentinbrixton.jpg|thumb|300px|Poster by [[Maria Bates]]]]

by [[Nicholas Wright]]

Directed by [[Jenny Gammon]]

Performances: Tue 7th - Sat 11th March [[2006]], [[Bell Theatre]]

== Introduction ==
A double love story this one. Forget Valentine’s Day and make this your romantic evening out. Vincent Van Gogh, famous for his sunflowers, his country paintings in the South of France, amongst many other art works, came to live in Brixton in 1873. He fell in love (more than once) and found a soulmate here who shared the bewilderment of deep depression and a passionate desire for love and life over and above the dreary day to day existence. We chart Vincent’s progress from being an art dealer, a teacher, a fervent preacher to the beginnings of his creative talent in this innovative play from the National Theatre.

== Cast ==

*Vincent van Gogh - [[Marcus Stewart]]
*Ursula Loyer - [[Rebecca Grzesik]]
*Eugenie Loyer - [[Francesca Wilson]]
*Sam Plowman - [[Kevin Monk]]
*Anna van Gogh - [[Jenny Travelle]]

== Crew ==

*Stage Management - [[Paula Kelly]], [[Mark Ireson]] & [[Jem Solak]]
*Lighting Design - [[Chris Liddle]]
*Lighting Operator - [[Jill Fenton]]
*Sound Operator - [[Helen Jones]]
*Projectionist - [[Anton Krause]]
*Set - [[Graham Clements]], [[Philip Gammon]], [[Dave Hollander]], [[Paula Kelly]] & [[Jem Solak]]
*Cosyumes & Props - [[Val Williams]], [[Stuart Draper]], [[Kay George]], [[Jenny Gammon]] & [[Alan Buckman]]

== Reviews ==

Some review quotes go here

== Gallery ==

== Reminiscences and Anecdotes ==

Members are encouraged to write about their experiences of working on or seeing this production. Please leave your name. Anonymous entries may be deleted.

== See Also ==
Have there been other SLT productions of this play? Link to them here.

Or add anything that is related ''within this site''. The author's page for instance or other plays with a similar theme.

== References ==

== External Links ==

[[Category:Productions]]
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Vincent in Brixton (2006)

2009-08-28T18:34:19Z

86.129.110.160: /* Crew */

[[Image:vincentinbrixton.jpg|thumb|300px|Poster by [[Maria Bates]]]]

by [[Nicholas Wright]]

Directed by [[Jenny Gammon]]

Performances: Tue 7th - Sat 11th March [[2006]], [[Bell Theatre]]

== Introduction ==
A double love story this one. Forget Valentine’s Day and make this your romantic evening out. Vincent Van Gogh, famous for his sunflowers, his country paintings in the South of France, amongst many other art works, came to live in Brixton in 1873. He fell in love (more than once) and found a soulmate here who shared the bewilderment of deep depression and a passionate desire for love and life over and above the dreary day to day existence. We chart Vincent’s progress from being an art dealer, a teacher, a fervent preacher to the beginnings of his creative talent in this innovative play from the National Theatre.

== Cast ==

*Vincent van Gogh - [[Marcus Stewart]]
*Ursula Loyer - [[Rebecca Grzesik]]
*Eugenie Loyer - [[Francesca Wilson]]
*Sam Plowman - [[Kevin Monk]]
*Anna van Gogh - [[Jenny Travelle]]

== Crew ==

*Stage Management - [[Paula Kelly]], [[Mark Ireson]] & [[Jem Solak]]
*Lighting Design - [[Chris Liddle]]
*Lighting Operator - [[Jill Fenton]]
*Sound Operator - [[Helen Jones]]
*Projectionist - [[Anton Krause]]
*Set - [[Graham Clements]], [[Philip Gammon]], [[Dave Hollander]], [[Paula Kelly]] & [[Jem Solak]]
*Cosyumes & Props - [[Val WIlliams]], [[Stuart Draper]], [[Kay George]], [[Jenny Gammon]] & [[Alan Buckman]]

== Reviews ==

Some review quotes go here

== Gallery ==

== Reminiscences and Anecdotes ==

Members are encouraged to write about their experiences of working on or seeing this production. Please leave your name. Anonymous entries may be deleted.

== See Also ==
Have there been other SLT productions of this play? Link to them here.

Or add anything that is related ''within this site''. The author's page for instance or other plays with a similar theme.

== References ==

== External Links ==

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Vincent in Brixton (2006)

2009-08-28T18:34:07Z

86.129.110.160: /* Crew */

[[Image:vincentinbrixton.jpg|thumb|300px|Poster by [[Maria Bates]]]]

by [[Nicholas Wright]]

Directed by [[Jenny Gammon]]

Performances: Tue 7th - Sat 11th March [[2006]], [[Bell Theatre]]

== Introduction ==
A double love story this one. Forget Valentine’s Day and make this your romantic evening out. Vincent Van Gogh, famous for his sunflowers, his country paintings in the South of France, amongst many other art works, came to live in Brixton in 1873. He fell in love (more than once) and found a soulmate here who shared the bewilderment of deep depression and a passionate desire for love and life over and above the dreary day to day existence. We chart Vincent’s progress from being an art dealer, a teacher, a fervent preacher to the beginnings of his creative talent in this innovative play from the National Theatre.

== Cast ==

*Vincent van Gogh - [[Marcus Stewart]]
*Ursula Loyer - [[Rebecca Grzesik]]
*Eugenie Loyer - [[Francesca Wilson]]
*Sam Plowman - [[Kevin Monk]]
*Anna van Gogh - [[Jenny Travelle]]

== Crew ==

*Stage Management - [[Paula Kelly]], [[Mark Ireson]] & [[Jem Solak]]
*Lighting Design - [[Chris Liddle]]
*Lighting Operator - [[Jill Fenton]]
*Sound Operator - [[Helen Jones]]
*Projectionist - [[Anton Krause]]
*Set - [[Graham Clements]], [[Philip Gammon]], [[dave Hollander]], [[Paula Kelly]] & [[Jem Solak]]
*Cosyumes & Props - [[Val WIlliams]], [[Stuart Draper]], [[Kay George]], [[Jenny Gammon]] & [[Alan Buckman]]

== Reviews ==

Some review quotes go here

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New Writers' Showcase (2006)

2009-08-28T18:29:18Z

86.129.110.160: /* See Also */

[[Image:NewWriters2006Poster.jpg|thumb|300px|Poster by [[Poster Designer]]]]
Performances: Wed 22nd to Sat 25th February [[2006]], [[Prompt Corner]]

The New Writers' Showcase featured 2 pieces performed for the first time during this production.

==The Departure Lounge==

By [[Stuart Draper]]

Directed by [[Alison Rockbrand]]

=== 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?

=== Cast ===
*Angelo - [[Jason Lord]]
*Gerry - [[Jack King]]
*Flight Attendant - [[Rebecca Grzesik]]
*Cleaner - [[John Lyne]]
*Duncan - [[Simon Holland]]
*Housewife - [[Carole Coyne]]
*[[Corrado Cucca]]
*[[Hans Mudlamootoo]]
*[[Mark Ireson]]

???Cast list taken from programme, but weren't there one or two others? TBC

==Cry==

By [[Andrew Scott]]

Directed by [[Paul Hurley]]

=== 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.

=== Cast ===
*Daniel - [[Alan Brown]]
*Micah - [[Ingrid Murphy]]
*Joan - [[Kay Anderson]]
*Posh Man - [[Lionel Monks]]

== Crew (for both productions)==
*Stage Manager - [[Anton Krause]]
*Assistant Stage Manager - [[Marion Burley]]
*Lighting Design (Cry) - [[Michael Fiddler]]
*Lighting Design (Departure Lounge) - [[Sturat Draper]]
*Lighting Operator - [[Louisa Evans]]
*Sound Design & Operator (Cry) - [[Bob Callender]]
*Sound Design & Operator (Departure Lounge) - [[Kevin Leach]] (Programme had these down as Lighting design/operation too but suspect should have been sound)
*Set Design - [[Lisa Marsh]]
*Props - [[Alan Buckman]]

== Reviews ==

Some review quotes go here

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New Writers' Showcase (2006)

2009-08-28T18:28:53Z

86.129.110.160: /* Crew (for both productions) */

[[Image:NewWriters2006Poster.jpg|thumb|300px|Poster by [[Poster Designer]]]]
Performances: Wed 22nd to Sat 25th February [[2006]], [[Prompt Corner]]

The New Writers' Showcase featured 2 pieces performed for the first time during this production.

==The Departure Lounge==

By [[Stuart Draper]]

Directed by [[Alison Rockbrand]]

=== 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?

=== Cast ===
*Angelo - [[Jason Lord]]
*Gerry - [[Jack King]]
*Flight Attendant - [[Rebecca Grzesik]]
*Cleaner - [[John Lyne]]
*Duncan - [[Simon Holland]]
*Housewife - [[Carole Coyne]]
*[[Corrado Cucca]]
*[[Hans Mudlamootoo]]
*[[Mark Ireson]]

???Cast list taken from programme, but weren't there one or two others? TBC

==Cry==

By [[Andrew Scott]]

Directed by [[Paul Hurley]]

=== 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.

=== Cast ===
*Daniel - [[Alan Brown]]
*Micah - [[Ingrid Murphy]]
*Joan - [[Kay Anderson]]
*Posh Man - [[Lionel Monks]]

== Crew (for both productions)==
*Stage Manager - [[Anton Krause]]
*Assistant Stage Manager - [[Marion Burley]]
*Lighting Design (Cry) - [[Michael Fiddler]]
*Lighting Design (Departure Lounge) - [[Sturat Draper]]
*Lighting Operator - [[Louisa Evans]]
*Sound Design & Operator (Cry) - [[Bob Callender]]
*Sound Design & Operator (Departure Lounge) - [[Kevin Leach]] (Programme had these down as Lighting design/operation too but suspect should have been sound)
*Set Design - [[Lisa Marsh]]
*Props - [[Alan Buckman]]

== Reviews ==

Some review quotes go here

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New Writers' Showcase (2006)

2009-08-28T18:28:04Z

86.129.110.160: /* Crew (for both productions) */

[[Image:NewWriters2006Poster.jpg|thumb|300px|Poster by [[Poster Designer]]]]
Performances: Wed 22nd to Sat 25th February [[2006]], [[Prompt Corner]]

The New Writers' Showcase featured 2 pieces performed for the first time during this production.

==The Departure Lounge==

By [[Stuart Draper]]

Directed by [[Alison Rockbrand]]

=== 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?

=== Cast ===
*Angelo - [[Jason Lord]]
*Gerry - [[Jack King]]
*Flight Attendant - [[Rebecca Grzesik]]
*Cleaner - [[John Lyne]]
*Duncan - [[Simon Holland]]
*Housewife - [[Carole Coyne]]
*[[Corrado Cucca]]
*[[Hans Mudlamootoo]]
*[[Mark Ireson]]

???Cast list taken from programme, but weren't there one or two others? TBC

==Cry==

By [[Andrew Scott]]

Directed by [[Paul Hurley]]

=== 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.

=== Cast ===
*Daniel - [[Alan Brown]]
*Micah - [[Ingrid Murphy]]
*Joan - [[Kay Anderson]]
*Posh Man - [[Lionel Monks]]

== Crew (for both productions)==
*Stage Manager - [[Anton Krause]]
*Assistant Stage Manager - [[Marion Burley]]
*Lighting Design (Cry) - [[Michael Fiddler]]
*Lighting Design (Departure Lounge - [[Sturat Draper]]
*Lighting Operator - [[Louisa Evans]]
*Sound Design & Operator (Cry) - [[Bob Callender]]
*Sound Design & Operator (Departure Lounge) - [[Kevin Leach]]
*Set Design - [[Lisa Marsh]]
*Props - [[Alan Buckman]]

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New Directors' Showcase (2006)

2009-08-28T18:22:25Z

86.129.110.160:

[[Image:NewDirectors2006Poster.jpg‎|thumb|300px|Poster by [[Mark Bullock]] & [[Steve Marchant]]]]
Performances: Tue 7th – Sat 11th February [[2006]], [[Bell Theatre]]

The New Directors' Showcase featured 2 contrasting one-act productions.

==Our Man==

By [[Daniel Clucas]]

Directed by [[James Denny|James P Denny]], Assistant Director [[Andrew Rickinson]]

=== Introduction ===
Our Man is the story of a soldier's day, told from the perspective of the individual senses inside his head. As he wakes, receives his orders and goes into battle, the conflict between the real world and his own tired and confused mind is humorously portrayed by the interaction between Nose, Ears, Mouth and Eyes, linked by Phones and overseen by their leader, Sir, who can never quite achieve the high standards he sets them all.

=== Cast ===
*Sir - [[Dave Chaisty]]
*Phones - [[Caroline Slota]]
*Eyes - [[John Thompson]]
*Nose - [[Malcolm Woodman]]
*Ears - [[Alex Kapila]]
*Mouth - [[Jennifer O'Brien]]

==The Lesson==

By [[Eugène Ionesco]]

Directed by [[Max Whiteford]]

=== Introduction ===
Ionseco's play The Lesson is an exploration of the power, abuse and degradation of language. In it we meet a young, bright and enthusiastic student and her timid professor. Over the course of the lesson we see both these characters become the victim of the language they are using: the professor who becomes so involved in the language he is using that he loses control of himself and the student who is slowly but surely broken down by his tirade.

While the piece is clearly about language, it is undoubtedly about people: the old adage of absolute power corrupting absolutely. I'm interested in showing the personal side, the innocence of the student, the corruption of the Professor by his enthusiasm for Philology and his regret when he realises the results of his actions.

=== Cast ===
*The Professor - [[Michael Wilson]]
*The Pupil - [[Stephanie Egbe]]
*The Maid - [[Georgie Edwards]]

== Crew (for both shows) ==

*Stage Manager - [[Mark Ireson]]
*Stage Crew - [[Gavin Parker]], [[Tom Butcher]], [[Tim Newey]] & [[Terry Moore]]
*Lighting Design - [[Chris Liddle]]
*Lighting Operator - [[Jill Fenton]]
*Sound Design - [[Sturat Draper]] & [[James Denny]]
*Sound Operator - [[James Denny]]
*Set Design - [[Dave Hollander]]
*Set Construction - [[Graham Clements]], [[Jill Fenton]], [[Steve Imrie]], [[Tom Butcher]] & members of the crew
*Front of House - [[Max Whiteford]]

== Reviews ==

Some review quotes go here

== Gallery ==

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New Directors' Showcase (2006)

2009-08-28T18:22:03Z

86.129.110.160: /* Crew (for both shows) */

[[Image:NewDirectors2006Poster.jpg‎|thumb|300px|Poster by [[Steve Marchant]]]]
Performances: Tue 7th – Sat 11th February [[2006]], [[Bell Theatre]]

The New Directors' Showcase featured 2 contrasting one-act productions.

==Our Man==

By [[Daniel Clucas]]

Directed by [[James Denny|James P Denny]], Assistant Director [[Andrew Rickinson]]

=== Introduction ===
Our Man is the story of a soldier's day, told from the perspective of the individual senses inside his head. As he wakes, receives his orders and goes into battle, the conflict between the real world and his own tired and confused mind is humorously portrayed by the interaction between Nose, Ears, Mouth and Eyes, linked by Phones and overseen by their leader, Sir, who can never quite achieve the high standards he sets them all.

=== Cast ===
*Sir - [[Dave Chaisty]]
*Phones - [[Caroline Slota]]
*Eyes - [[John Thompson]]
*Nose - [[Malcolm Woodman]]
*Ears - [[Alex Kapila]]
*Mouth - [[Jennifer O'Brien]]

==The Lesson==

By [[Eugène Ionesco]]

Directed by [[Max Whiteford]]

=== Introduction ===
Ionseco's play The Lesson is an exploration of the power, abuse and degradation of language. In it we meet a young, bright and enthusiastic student and her timid professor. Over the course of the lesson we see both these characters become the victim of the language they are using: the professor who becomes so involved in the language he is using that he loses control of himself and the student who is slowly but surely broken down by his tirade.

While the piece is clearly about language, it is undoubtedly about people: the old adage of absolute power corrupting absolutely. I'm interested in showing the personal side, the innocence of the student, the corruption of the Professor by his enthusiasm for Philology and his regret when he realises the results of his actions.

=== Cast ===
*The Professor - [[Michael Wilson]]
*The Pupil - [[Stephanie Egbe]]
*The Maid - [[Georgie Edwards]]

== Crew (for both shows) ==

*Stage Manager - [[Mark Ireson]]
*Stage Crew - [[Gavin Parker]], [[Tom Butcher]], [[Tim Newey]] & [[Terry Moore]]
*Lighting Design - [[Chris Liddle]]
*Lighting Operator - [[Jill Fenton]]
*Sound Design - [[Sturat Draper]] & [[James Denny]]
*Sound Operator - [[James Denny]]
*Set Design - [[Dave Hollander]]
*Set Construction - [[Graham Clements]], [[Jill Fenton]], [[Steve Imrie]], [[Tom Butcher]] & members of the crew
*Front of House - [[Max Whiteford]]

== Reviews ==

Some review quotes go here

== Gallery ==

== Reminiscences and Anecdotes ==

Members are encouraged to write about their experiences of working on or seeing this production. Please leave your name. Anonymous entries may be deleted.

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New Directors' Showcase (2006)

2009-08-28T18:18:14Z

86.129.110.160: /* Our Man */

[[Image:NewDirectors2006Poster.jpg‎|thumb|300px|Poster by [[Steve Marchant]]]]
Performances: Tue 7th – Sat 11th February [[2006]], [[Bell Theatre]]

The New Directors' Showcase featured 2 contrasting one-act productions.

==Our Man==

By [[Daniel Clucas]]

Directed by [[James Denny|James P Denny]], Assistant Director [[Andrew Rickinson]]

=== Introduction ===
Our Man is the story of a soldier's day, told from the perspective of the individual senses inside his head. As he wakes, receives his orders and goes into battle, the conflict between the real world and his own tired and confused mind is humorously portrayed by the interaction between Nose, Ears, Mouth and Eyes, linked by Phones and overseen by their leader, Sir, who can never quite achieve the high standards he sets them all.

=== Cast ===
*Sir - [[Dave Chaisty]]
*Phones - [[Caroline Slota]]
*Eyes - [[John Thompson]]
*Nose - [[Malcolm Woodman]]
*Ears - [[Alex Kapila]]
*Mouth - [[Jennifer O'Brien]]

==The Lesson==

By [[Eugène Ionesco]]

Directed by [[Max Whiteford]]

=== Introduction ===
Ionseco's play The Lesson is an exploration of the power, abuse and degradation of language. In it we meet a young, bright and enthusiastic student and her timid professor. Over the course of the lesson we see both these characters become the victim of the language they are using: the professor who becomes so involved in the language he is using that he loses control of himself and the student who is slowly but surely broken down by his tirade.

While the piece is clearly about language, it is undoubtedly about people: the old adage of absolute power corrupting absolutely. I'm interested in showing the personal side, the innocence of the student, the corruption of the Professor by his enthusiasm for Philology and his regret when he realises the results of his actions.

=== Cast ===
*The Professor - [[Michael Wilson]]
*The Pupil - [[Stephanie Egbe]]
*The Maid - [[Georgie Edwards]]

== Crew (for both shows) ==
*Stage Manager - [[Mark Ireson]]
*Set Design - [[Dave Hollander]]
*Lighting Design - [[Chris Liddle]]
*Sound Design - [[James Denny]]

== Reviews ==

Some review quotes go here

== Gallery ==

== Reminiscences and Anecdotes ==

Members are encouraged to write about their experiences of working on or seeing this production. Please leave your name. Anonymous entries may be deleted.

== See Also ==
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== References ==

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New Directors' Showcase (2006)

2009-08-28T18:17:58Z

86.129.110.160: /* Our Man */

[[Image:NewDirectors2006Poster.jpg‎|thumb|300px|Poster by [[Steve Marchant]]]]
Performances: Tue 7th – Sat 11th February [[2006]], [[Bell Theatre]]

The New Directors' Showcase featured 2 contrasting one-act productions.

==Our Man==

By [[Daniel Clucas]]

Directed by [[James Denny]], Assistant Director [[Andrew Rickinson]]

=== Introduction ===
Our Man is the story of a soldier's day, told from the perspective of the individual senses inside his head. As he wakes, receives his orders and goes into battle, the conflict between the real world and his own tired and confused mind is humorously portrayed by the interaction between Nose, Ears, Mouth and Eyes, linked by Phones and overseen by their leader, Sir, who can never quite achieve the high standards he sets them all.

=== Cast ===
*Sir - [[Dave Chaisty]]
*Phones - [[Caroline Slota]]
*Eyes - [[John Thompson]]
*Nose - [[Malcolm Woodman]]
*Ears - [[Alex Kapila]]
*Mouth - [[Jennifer O'Brien]]

==The Lesson==

By [[Eugène Ionesco]]

Directed by [[Max Whiteford]]

=== Introduction ===
Ionseco's play The Lesson is an exploration of the power, abuse and degradation of language. In it we meet a young, bright and enthusiastic student and her timid professor. Over the course of the lesson we see both these characters become the victim of the language they are using: the professor who becomes so involved in the language he is using that he loses control of himself and the student who is slowly but surely broken down by his tirade.

While the piece is clearly about language, it is undoubtedly about people: the old adage of absolute power corrupting absolutely. I'm interested in showing the personal side, the innocence of the student, the corruption of the Professor by his enthusiasm for Philology and his regret when he realises the results of his actions.

=== Cast ===
*The Professor - [[Michael Wilson]]
*The Pupil - [[Stephanie Egbe]]
*The Maid - [[Georgie Edwards]]

== Crew (for both shows) ==
*Stage Manager - [[Mark Ireson]]
*Set Design - [[Dave Hollander]]
*Lighting Design - [[Chris Liddle]]
*Sound Design - [[James Denny]]

== Reviews ==

Some review quotes go here

== Gallery ==

== Reminiscences and Anecdotes ==

Members are encouraged to write about their experiences of working on or seeing this production. Please leave your name. Anonymous entries may be deleted.

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2006

2009-08-28T18:16:50Z

86.129.110.160: /* Productions */

At SLT in 2006 ...
== Productions ==
*[[The Sleeping Beauty (2006)|The Sleeping Beauty]] (January) ([[Norman Robbins]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Serjeant Musgrave's Dance (2006)|Serjeant Musgrave's Dance]] (January) ([[John Arden]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[New Directors' Showcase (2006)]] - [[The Lesson (2006)|The Lesson]] ([[Eugene Ionesco]]) & [[Our Man (2006)|Our Man]] ([[Daniel Clucas]]) (February) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[New Writers' Showcase (2006)]] - [[Cry (2006)|Cry]] ([[Andrew Scott]]) & [[Departure Lounge (2006)|Departure Lounge]] ([[Stuart Draper]]) (February) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Stay With Me (2006)|Stay With Me]] (March) ([[Stuart Draper]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Woolfie (2006)|Woolfie]] (March) ([[Sybil St Claire]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[The Monster Quest (2006)|The Monster Quest]] (March) ([[Simon Holland]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Vincent in Brixton (2006)|Vincent in Brixton]] (March) ([[Nicholas Wright]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Elizabeth - Almost by Chance a Woman (2006)|Elizabeth - Almost by Chance a Woman]] (April) ([[Dario Fo]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Rattlesnakes (2006)|Rattlesnakes]] (April) ([[Graham Farrow]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[The Sacred Flame (2006)|Sacred Flame]] (May) ([[Somerset Maugham]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Tomfoolery (2006)|Tomfoolery]] (May) ([[Tom Lehrer]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Tom Jones (2006)|Tom Jones]] (June) ([[Joan Macalpine]] based on the novel by [[Henry Fielding]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Chinese Coffee (2006)|Chinese Coffee]] (June) ([[Ira Lewis]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Richard III (2006)|Richard III]] (July) ([[William Shakespeare]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[The Positive Hour (2006)|The Positive Hour]] (July) ([[April de Angelis]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[The Dust Collectors (2006)|The Dust Collectors]] (September) ([[Simon Holland]] and [[Tom Curtis]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Cloud Nine (2006)|Cloud Nine]] (September) ([[Caryl Churchill]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Private Lives (2006)|Private Lives]] (October) ([[Noel Coward]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[The Fall of the House of Usher (2006)|The Fall of the House of Usher]] (October) ([http://www.dramaticpublishing.com/AuthorBio.php?titlelink=9545 Robert Lanier] from [[Edgar Allan Poe]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Neville's Island (2006)|Neville's Island]] (November) ([[Tim Firth]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Blue/Orange (2006)|Blue/Orange]] (November) ([[Joe Penhall]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[A Christmas Carol (2006)|A Christmas Carol]] (December) ([[Charles Dickens]] adapted by [[Shaun Sutton]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])

== Social Events ==
== News ==
== See Also ==
== External Links ==

2006

2009-08-28T18:16:31Z

86.129.110.160: /* Productions */

At SLT in 2006 ...
== Productions ==
*[[The Sleeping Beauty (2006)|The Sleeping Beauty]] (January) ([[Norman Robbins]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Serjeant Musgrave's Dance (2006)|Serjeant Musgrave's Dance]] (January) ([[John Arden]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[New Directors' Showcase (2006)]] [[The Lesson (2006)|The Lesson]] ([[Eugene Ionesco]]) & [[Our Man (2006)|Our Man]] ([[Daniel Clucas]]) (February) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[New Writers' Showcase (2006) [[Cry (2006)|Cry]] ([[Andrew Scott]]) & [[Departure Lounge (2006)|Departure Lounge]] ([[Stuart Draper]]) (February) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Stay With Me (2006)|Stay With Me]] (March) ([[Stuart Draper]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Woolfie (2006)|Woolfie]] (March) ([[Sybil St Claire]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[The Monster Quest (2006)|The Monster Quest]] (March) ([[Simon Holland]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Vincent in Brixton (2006)|Vincent in Brixton]] (March) ([[Nicholas Wright]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Elizabeth - Almost by Chance a Woman (2006)|Elizabeth - Almost by Chance a Woman]] (April) ([[Dario Fo]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Rattlesnakes (2006)|Rattlesnakes]] (April) ([[Graham Farrow]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[The Sacred Flame (2006)|Sacred Flame]] (May) ([[Somerset Maugham]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Tomfoolery (2006)|Tomfoolery]] (May) ([[Tom Lehrer]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Tom Jones (2006)|Tom Jones]] (June) ([[Joan Macalpine]] based on the novel by [[Henry Fielding]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Chinese Coffee (2006)|Chinese Coffee]] (June) ([[Ira Lewis]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Richard III (2006)|Richard III]] (July) ([[William Shakespeare]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[The Positive Hour (2006)|The Positive Hour]] (July) ([[April de Angelis]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[The Dust Collectors (2006)|The Dust Collectors]] (September) ([[Simon Holland]] and [[Tom Curtis]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Cloud Nine (2006)|Cloud Nine]] (September) ([[Caryl Churchill]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Private Lives (2006)|Private Lives]] (October) ([[Noel Coward]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[The Fall of the House of Usher (2006)|The Fall of the House of Usher]] (October) ([http://www.dramaticpublishing.com/AuthorBio.php?titlelink=9545 Robert Lanier] from [[Edgar Allan Poe]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Neville's Island (2006)|Neville's Island]] (November) ([[Tim Firth]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Blue/Orange (2006)|Blue/Orange]] (November) ([[Joe Penhall]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[A Christmas Carol (2006)|A Christmas Carol]] (December) ([[Charles Dickens]] adapted by [[Shaun Sutton]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])

== Social Events ==
== News ==
== See Also ==
== External Links ==

2006

2009-08-28T18:15:31Z

86.129.110.160: /* Productions */

At SLT in 2006 ...
== Productions ==
*[[The Sleeping Beauty (2006)|The Sleeping Beauty]] (January) ([[Norman Robbins]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Serjeant Musgrave's Dance (2006)|Serjeant Musgrave's Dance]] (January) ([[John Arden]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[New Directors' Showcase (2006)]] [[The Lesson (2006)|The Lesson]] ([[Eugene Ionesco]]) & [[Our Man (2006)|Our Man]] ([[Daniel Clucas]]) (February) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Cry (2006)|Cry]] (February) ([[Andrew Scott]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Departure Lounge (2006)|Departure Lounge]] (February) ([[Stuart Draper]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Stay With Me (2006)|Stay With Me]] (March) ([[Stuart Draper]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Woolfie (2006)|Woolfie]] (March) ([[Sybil St Claire]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[The Monster Quest (2006)|The Monster Quest]] (March) ([[Simon Holland]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Vincent in Brixton (2006)|Vincent in Brixton]] (March) ([[Nicholas Wright]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Elizabeth - Almost by Chance a Woman (2006)|Elizabeth - Almost by Chance a Woman]] (April) ([[Dario Fo]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Rattlesnakes (2006)|Rattlesnakes]] (April) ([[Graham Farrow]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[The Sacred Flame (2006)|Sacred Flame]] (May) ([[Somerset Maugham]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Tomfoolery (2006)|Tomfoolery]] (May) ([[Tom Lehrer]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Tom Jones (2006)|Tom Jones]] (June) ([[Joan Macalpine]] based on the novel by [[Henry Fielding]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Chinese Coffee (2006)|Chinese Coffee]] (June) ([[Ira Lewis]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Richard III (2006)|Richard III]] (July) ([[William Shakespeare]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[The Positive Hour (2006)|The Positive Hour]] (July) ([[April de Angelis]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[The Dust Collectors (2006)|The Dust Collectors]] (September) ([[Simon Holland]] and [[Tom Curtis]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Cloud Nine (2006)|Cloud Nine]] (September) ([[Caryl Churchill]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Private Lives (2006)|Private Lives]] (October) ([[Noel Coward]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[The Fall of the House of Usher (2006)|The Fall of the House of Usher]] (October) ([http://www.dramaticpublishing.com/AuthorBio.php?titlelink=9545 Robert Lanier] from [[Edgar Allan Poe]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Neville's Island (2006)|Neville's Island]] (November) ([[Tim Firth]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Blue/Orange (2006)|Blue/Orange]] (November) ([[Joe Penhall]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[A Christmas Carol (2006)|A Christmas Carol]] (December) ([[Charles Dickens]] adapted by [[Shaun Sutton]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])

== Social Events ==
== News ==
== See Also ==
== External Links ==

2006

2009-08-28T18:15:15Z

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At SLT in 2006 ...
== Productions ==
*[[The Sleeping Beauty (2006)|The Sleeping Beauty]] (January) ([[Norman Robbins]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Serjeant Musgrave's Dance (2006)|Serjeant Musgrave's Dance]] (January) ([[John Arden]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[New Directors Showcase (2006)]] [[The Lesson (2006)|The Lesson]] ([[Eugene Ionesco]]) & [[Our Man (2006)|Our Man]] ([[Daniel Clucas]]) (February) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Cry (2006)|Cry]] (February) ([[Andrew Scott]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Departure Lounge (2006)|Departure Lounge]] (February) ([[Stuart Draper]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Stay With Me (2006)|Stay With Me]] (March) ([[Stuart Draper]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Woolfie (2006)|Woolfie]] (March) ([[Sybil St Claire]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[The Monster Quest (2006)|The Monster Quest]] (March) ([[Simon Holland]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Vincent in Brixton (2006)|Vincent in Brixton]] (March) ([[Nicholas Wright]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Elizabeth - Almost by Chance a Woman (2006)|Elizabeth - Almost by Chance a Woman]] (April) ([[Dario Fo]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Rattlesnakes (2006)|Rattlesnakes]] (April) ([[Graham Farrow]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[The Sacred Flame (2006)|Sacred Flame]] (May) ([[Somerset Maugham]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Tomfoolery (2006)|Tomfoolery]] (May) ([[Tom Lehrer]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Tom Jones (2006)|Tom Jones]] (June) ([[Joan Macalpine]] based on the novel by [[Henry Fielding]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Chinese Coffee (2006)|Chinese Coffee]] (June) ([[Ira Lewis]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Richard III (2006)|Richard III]] (July) ([[William Shakespeare]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[The Positive Hour (2006)|The Positive Hour]] (July) ([[April de Angelis]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[The Dust Collectors (2006)|The Dust Collectors]] (September) ([[Simon Holland]] and [[Tom Curtis]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Cloud Nine (2006)|Cloud Nine]] (September) ([[Caryl Churchill]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Private Lives (2006)|Private Lives]] (October) ([[Noel Coward]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[The Fall of the House of Usher (2006)|The Fall of the House of Usher]] (October) ([http://www.dramaticpublishing.com/AuthorBio.php?titlelink=9545 Robert Lanier] from [[Edgar Allan Poe]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Neville's Island (2006)|Neville's Island]] (November) ([[Tim Firth]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Blue/Orange (2006)|Blue/Orange]] (November) ([[Joe Penhall]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[A Christmas Carol (2006)|A Christmas Carol]] (December) ([[Charles Dickens]] adapted by [[Shaun Sutton]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])

== Social Events ==
== News ==
== See Also ==
== External Links ==

2006

2009-08-28T18:14:25Z

86.129.110.160: /* Productions */

At SLT in 2006 ...
== Productions ==
*[[The Sleeping Beauty (2006)|The Sleeping Beauty]] (January) ([[Norman Robbins]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Serjeant Musgrave's Dance (2006)|Serjeant Musgrave's Dance]] (January) ([[John Arden]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*New Directors Presents [[The Lesson (2006)|The Lesson]] ([[Eugene Ionesco]]) & [[Our Man (2006)|Our Man]] ([[Daniel Clucas]]) (February) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Cry (2006)|Cry]] (February) ([[Andrew Scott]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Departure Lounge (2006)|Departure Lounge]] (February) ([[Stuart Draper]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Stay With Me (2006)|Stay With Me]] (March) ([[Stuart Draper]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Woolfie (2006)|Woolfie]] (March) ([[Sybil St Claire]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[The Monster Quest (2006)|The Monster Quest]] (March) ([[Simon Holland]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Vincent in Brixton (2006)|Vincent in Brixton]] (March) ([[Nicholas Wright]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Elizabeth - Almost by Chance a Woman (2006)|Elizabeth - Almost by Chance a Woman]] (April) ([[Dario Fo]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Rattlesnakes (2006)|Rattlesnakes]] (April) ([[Graham Farrow]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[The Sacred Flame (2006)|Sacred Flame]] (May) ([[Somerset Maugham]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Tomfoolery (2006)|Tomfoolery]] (May) ([[Tom Lehrer]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Tom Jones (2006)|Tom Jones]] (June) ([[Joan Macalpine]] based on the novel by [[Henry Fielding]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Chinese Coffee (2006)|Chinese Coffee]] (June) ([[Ira Lewis]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Richard III (2006)|Richard III]] (July) ([[William Shakespeare]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[The Positive Hour (2006)|The Positive Hour]] (July) ([[April de Angelis]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[The Dust Collectors (2006)|The Dust Collectors]] (September) ([[Simon Holland]] and [[Tom Curtis]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Cloud Nine (2006)|Cloud Nine]] (September) ([[Caryl Churchill]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Private Lives (2006)|Private Lives]] (October) ([[Noel Coward]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[The Fall of the House of Usher (2006)|The Fall of the House of Usher]] (October) ([http://www.dramaticpublishing.com/AuthorBio.php?titlelink=9545 Robert Lanier] from [[Edgar Allan Poe]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[Neville's Island (2006)|Neville's Island]] (November) ([[Tim Firth]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])
*[[Blue/Orange (2006)|Blue/Orange]] (November) ([[Joe Penhall]]) ([[Prompt Corner]])
*[[A Christmas Carol (2006)|A Christmas Carol]] (December) ([[Charles Dickens]] adapted by [[Shaun Sutton]]) ([[Bell Theatre]])

== Social Events ==
== News ==
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== External Links ==

Serjeant Musgrave's Dance (2006)

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[[Image:musgrave.jpg|thumb|300px|Poster by [[Lisa Thomas]]]]

by [[John Arden]]

Directed by [[Lisa Thomas]]

Performances: Wed 18th – Sat 21st January [[2006]], [[Prompt Corner]]

== Introduction ==

The Serjeant and three of his men arrive in a northern mining town with a sinister cargo. Deserters from a late-Victorian colonial war, they pose as recruiters, while the townspeople believe they will be strike-breakers. But Serjeant Musgrave has a much darker purpose, to make the town face the terrifying reality of war, and implicate them in the bloodshed...

First performed in 1959 at the Royal Court Theatre, John Arden's "un-historical parable" still has much to say about the reality of war and what it does to the men who fight it. Written in a richly poetic style, the play is a classic piece of political theatre with a great range of characters and a truly gut-wrenching twist in the penultimate scene.

== Cast ==

*Private Sparky - [[Paul Gibbons]]
*Private Hurst - [[Simon Holland]]
*Private Attercliffe - [[John Thompson]]
*Bargee - [[Chris Burke]]
*Serjeant Musgrave - [[Chris Bennett]]
*Parson - [[Christopher Vian-Smith]]
*Mrs Hitchcock - [[Emma Hillman]]
*Annie - [[Angela Barnes]]
*Mayor - [[Bob Callender]]
*Constable - [[Nick Mansley]]
*Slow collier - [[David Lomas]]
*Pugnacious collier - [[Chaz Doyle]]
*Walsh - [[David Macdonald]]

== Crew ==

*Stage Manager - [[Graham Clements]]
*Lighting Design - [[Mike Elliott]]
*Lighting Operator - [[Anna York]]
*Set Designer - [[Simon Holland]]
*Costumes - [[Val Williams]], [[Jess Osorio]] & [[Lisa Thomas]]

== Reviews ==
'''Chris Learmonth'''
I saw this production last night in a bare bones Prompt stage.

I must admit that I had no idea what the play was about before it started, and as a result took me a very long time to get to grips with the story. In fact, not until the second half did the play come alive and (for me) begin to make sense when all is revealed.

The play could probably have done with a bit of editing to cut out some of the superfluous scenes and keep the focus on the soldiers 'mission'.
The heavy Northern accents didn't help much as I missed the point of quite a few of the early scenes whilst my ears were adjusting, which was a bit frustrating

It's still work seeing though, especially for Pauls Gibbons sweet singing, Simon Hollands descent into madness, and Chris Bennett portrayal of an honest man who believes he's doing right by his 'mission', but has ultimately lost grip of reality!
I also enjoyed David McDonald's character, whose confrontational scenes always created some great dramatic tension (though I was disappointed his character didn't feature more towards the end).

Sorry this ain't much of a review, but I wanted to post something now, especially as there's only 2 nights of the run left.

'''Paul Hurley'''
Judging by the conversations in the bar after Friday's show, most of the audience definitely seemed to 'get' this production, although admittedly the play may not be the easiest to digest. However, I thought it a success both in terms of production and play.

The production was kept simple and fluid and was very well stage-managed. It showed how simple props - the movie star, the cross etc - can create perfectly the time and place. I thought the setting of the town was strongly conveyed, as well as the locales within it. I really felt I was alternately in a bar, cemetery, town square etc. It also benefits from a standout central performance with some very strong and committed support- lots of nice humorous moments, and every single actor had a clearly defined character.

As for the play: yes it is dense, but I can see why it sticks with certain people (and was until recently studied at A -level). It's mysterious, sometimes baffling, and definitely bizarre, but I think Arden employs a good deal of skill in building and building the audience's interest before paying off with a terrific second half.

Well done to all concerned: given the difficulties of casting, having to be out all the time in rehearsal and only getting into prompt on Sunday, it actually seemed a lot smoother than other plays I have seen in the space. I for one am very glad I saw it.

So: neglected classic or dated bore? The more I think about it the more I think it's the former. Discuss.

'''Brian Fretwell'''
I had no problems with the accents either, but my attention drifted in Act 3 (after the interval) due to worrying about in-line beer cooler in the bar and how to contact Fullers to get mended. So sorry to the cast if I looked distant.

'''Emma Hillman'''
please don't leave the review thread with this..all that hard work..only to play second fiddle to a beer pipe....oh god - the embarrassment and shame...

'''Jason'''
Congratulations to all on bringing this challenging piece to life. The highlight for me was the intensity of atmosphere generated throughout - whatever the scene, it seemed to be taking place in a cauldron bubbling with tension and possibility. Every character seemed to have an agenda which automatically brought them into conflict with someone else. Law and order was fragile. Anything could happen.

The locations were convincing – a tribute both to the clever and economical use of props, and to the quality of the performances. Lighting and sound added nicely to the claustrophobic atmosphere. The feeling of isolation, in a nameless northern town relatively cut off from wider civilization was clearly conveyed.

It would be invidious to pick out any particular performances for special mention – suffice it to say that all were clearly defined and helped the audience through Arden’s intricate and involved use of language. A lot of hard work had evidently been put in. Instead, perhaps I may mention some specific elements of performance which stick in the mind (in order of appearance) – Simon Holland’s (Private Hurst) gaunt intensity, Chris Bennett’s (Serjeant Musgrave) authority, Emma Hillman’s (Mrs Hitchcock) world weariness, Angela Barnes’s (Annie) vitality, Bob Callender’s (Mayor) pomposity, David Lomas’s (Slow collier) vulnerability.

The play itself was new to me, and so I didn’t know what to expect. I quickly found myself thinking in terms of Pinter (it’s contemporary with The Caretaker for instance) and seeing the action in terms of a kind of limbo. When asked afterwards what the play was about (by a cast member!) I found myself saying ‘well it seemed to be about a bunch of blokes who are on a mission and another bunch of blokes who…etc etc’. With little ‘verification’ or explanation of what has happened before we join the action, coupled with Arden’s dense use of words, the audience is really challenged. In addition, because Arden has chosen to save the revelation of the precise nature of Musgrave’s ‘mission’ to the end, it is difficult to comprehend fully why his acolytes are following him. It also adds to the sense some viewers seemed to have of an overlong set-up section. (In addition, I wonder whether the difficulties for his original audiences which Arden now identifies, still actually do exist for the contemporary audience. See the following post for details.)

The play brought to mind a couple of parallels:- Pinter (power struggles, uncertainty of motive) and Hamlet (a central character who’s ‘bereaved’ and obsessed with a mission because of it, increasingly violent events occurring in an isolated place, the ultimate resolution involving the arrival of outside forces to restore order and ‘normality’). It also resonates in current times with British soldiers sent to Iraq in controversial circumstances.

But for me the most interesting (and concerning) theme which Arden explores is that of ‘sheep mentality’ – in this instance of the two men who sign up for service. I was surprised that this was not underscored by Arden casting more colliers or giving us more of a sense of them signing up in droves. The other consequence of this is that it robs the Musgrave character of a manifest ‘group mentality’ to rage against at the denouement.

Overall, Serjeant Musgrave’s Dance is a really grown up and challenging piece to present, and I thought you all did an admirable job in pulling it off. And thank you for exposing me to a piece which I (and others, I presume) would otherwise have probably never got round to reading or seeing – a compelling argument if ever there was one for SLT to continue to encourage a truly varied programme.

'''Jack King'''
I studied this play at Uni (admittedly many moons ago now)so perhaps had an advantage over those punters who were setting eyes on it for the first time in terms of getting to grips with things early on. Its a long sprawling piece and a huge undertaking in a space like prompt but I think Lisa did an excellent job given the many problems she had to overcome.

I loved the atmosphere, a brooding sense of something inevitable and characters moving helplessly towards destinies over which they had no control. It was lyrical, comical and macabre in turn shot through with an element of Victorian Melodrama.

Settings were extremely evocative with some lovely lighting touches and a nice use of the playing space. (I was in the cheap seats at the back and did miss some of the action as some of the cast were hidden by the wall at one point but that will teach me to dawdle in the bar.)

There was a nice ensemble feel to the acting. I won't name names other than to say big congrats to Chris as Musgrave which he played with an authoritative menace which I thought was spot on, but plaudits to all involved.

== Gallery ==
Please see Phil Gammon's wonderful pix on [http://www.photos.sltarchive.co.uk/musgrave/]

== Reminiscences and Anecdotes ==

The star of the show (apart from Chris Bennett) may well have been the Gatling gun which allegedly appeared in Carry on up the Khyber (1968). We sadly (but probably more accurately) had it minus the gramophone.

== See Also ==
Have there been other SLT productions of this play? Link to them here.

Or add anything that is related ''within this site''. The author's page for instance or other plays with a similar theme.

== References ==

== External Links ==

*'''[http://www.someplace.com/thisplay This play on the web]

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