Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (2010)
Directed by Karina Lickorish Quinn
Assistant Directed by Matthew Slight & Tom Quinn
Performances: Tue 21st – Sat 25th September 2010, Prompt Corner
Contents
Introduction
The dysfunctional Pollitt family is gathered in Big Daddy’s house for his 65th birthday: Maggie the Cat and Brick the apathetic alcoholic, struggling in the remains of a dying marriage; Mae and Gooper with their monstrous children and avaricious plans; Big Mama, floundering and craving affection; and Big Daddy, sickened with the world and with mendacity.
This is going to be a vibrant, steamy, high-fashion production, bringing the story into the modern day. Despite the attractive front, this family are dealing with the very real and tragic issues of alcoholism, marital breakdown, and cancer.
In the insufferable summer heat the family is confronted with difficult questions. What is wrong with Big Daddy? Why does Brick drink? What is the victory of a cat on a hot tin roof?
Cast
- Maggie - Elizabeth Murphy
- Brick - Baron Anyangwe
- Big Daddy - Michael Wilson
- Big Mama - Estelle Buckridge
- Gooper - Tim Witcomb
- Mae - Katie Elston
- Rev Tooker - Malcolm Woodman
- Doc Baugh - Justin Young
- Housekeeper - Shelley O'Halloran
- Nanny - Induja Bandara
- Dixie - Emma Benard/Piper Jacobsen
- Trixie - Louise Benard
- Polly - Camille Benard
- Buster - Paul Benard
Crew
- Stage Manager - Kay George
- Assistant Stage Manager - Neil Rhodes
- Set Construction - Mark Bullock, Mike Elliott, Michael Wilson & Cast
- Music Composition - Rachel Lockwood
- Lighting Design - Michael Elliott
- Sound Design - Bob Callender
- Sound & Lighting Operator - Jen Campbell
- Fights & Falls - Anton Krause
- Publicity Material Photographer - Mark Fairey
- Publicity Material Graphic Designer - Simon Dalla Pozza
- Publicity Material Hair and Make-up Artist - Sharon Li
- Special Thanks To:
The casts and crews of Moonlight & Magnolias and Enchanted April; Lisa Thomas, our Theatre Rep, for her advice, support and contacts; Naomi Liddle and Chaz Doyle, for donating and helping transport the bed; Isabelle Benard and Sue Jacobsen, for lending us their talented children; the Box Office, Bar, Publicity, and Front of House teams. The play is presented by special arrangement with the University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, USA.
- And to:
Emmaus South London The Unique Self-Sufficient Homeless Charity. Only two minutes from South London Theatre: West Norwood's Best Kept Secret! 7-9 Knight's Hill/ 4 Beadman Street, SE27 020 8761 4276 www.emmaussouthlambeth.org.uk. Quality Furniture/Electricals/Boutique/Clothing & Collectables.
Reviews
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Gallery
Reminiscences and Anecdotes
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See Also
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