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When the Lights Went Out
by Mike Akers
A captivating story celebrating
the home front heroes
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'When the Lights West Out!' is a play which
brings to life one of the most
turbulent periods in our country's history.
Based on extensive research in Gloucestershire
the play draws on the vivid memories and
wonderful stories of those who were there
during the dark days of World War Two.
Venue
Toured Gloucestershire and Nationally,
October - November 2008
Cast
Sarah Blowers
Lewis Harwood
Samuel Martin
Anna Westlake
Crew
Musical Director - Simon McCorry
Director- Chris Garner
Designer- Sue Condie
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THE HIGHER GROUND
by Mike Akers
Inspired by Gloucestershire young people
affected by the 2007 floods
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"The play using a minimum of props and excellently performed ... left us in no doubt about the gravity and dangers of rapid flooding"
thisisgloucestershire.co.uk
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Venue
Toured to venues throughout Gloucestershire in July 2008
Cast/Crew
Roz - Georgina Stamp
Ali - Gerard Cooke
Musician and Stage Manager - Simon McCorry
Director- Chris Garner
Designer- Sue Condie
Water levels are rising.....
People are preparing to defend their territory.
They daydream about a place further upstream,
the Higher Ground.
Does it really exist? Is it possible to get there?
Who lives there and more importantly will they help?
Young people affected by the floods told their dramatic stories - sometimes funny, often frightening and occasionally very sad.
A must see play for all the family that tells the stories
and poses thought provoking questions
about the world, climate change,
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THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE
POSTCODE PROJECT
A NEW PLAY INITIATIVE FROM STROUD THEATRE COMPANY
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During the summer of 2006 Stroud Theatre Company invited script writers new and old to send us their scripts for this exciting new scheme.
The closing date for scripts was Tuesday 31st October and 3 scripts were chosen to be given a Script in Hand performance by Stroud Theatre Company in 3 different venues throughout Gloucestershire in March 2007, accompanied by a post-show discussion with the writer and creative team.
THE WINNERS
Charlie by Philip Douch.
Nobody Knew They Were There by Amber Dance
The Apple Pickers by Mark Young.
Waning and Waxing by Lucy Heywood.
Venues
Prema Arts Centre, Uley
The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury
The Space, Stroud
Cast/Crew
Director- Chris Garner |
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ADULT CHILD/DEAD CHILD
A One Woman show about a young woman and her invisible friend….
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ADULT CHILD/DEAD CHILD |
“A shockingly humorous insight into the power of the mind”
Voice Hearer's Network, 2002
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“My invisible friend, a voice in my head…I could talk to her. We understood each other, she was reliable.”
Venue
Toured nationally over two years 2000-2002, and was also performed at various mental health conferences throughout the country.
Cast/Crew
The Young Woman- Lara Marland
Director- Chris Garner
Designer- Katie Clarke
Lighting Designer- Esther Last
Sound Designer- Danny Winch
“ Lara Marland's performance was utterly believable…it was difficult at times to remember that this was indeed a piece of theatre and not a glimpse into a living, breathing young woman's career through madness…the only prop used is a battered leather trunk, which, having seen the first performance, I have grave doubts will last to the end of the run…a must see for all festival audiences.”
Adrienne Chalmers, Sunday Herald 2001 |
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THE LOST HOLIDAY OFFICE
A Play in a Week for 8-12 year olds.
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THE LOST HOLIDAY OFFICE |
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18 children enjoyed a full week of theatre activities resulting in a devised script and a bannered set created by the group. The show was performed to an enthusiastic group of parents and friends on the last afternoon. The creative team then collapsed and slept for 48 hours!!
Cast/Crew
Director- Chris Garner
Designer- Sue Condie
Writer- Steven Deproost |
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THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER
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“Visually striking and haunting…”
Theatre Review, Bristol |
THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER |
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Venue
Bristol Old Vic Basement, Summer Season, 2000.
Cast/Crew
Samuel Taylor Coleridge- Mark Meadows
Director- Chris Garner
Costume- Sue Condie
LX- Jae Forrester
S.Manager- Sharlene Harvard-Young
Composer- Mark Meadows.
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MOTHER COUNTRY
by Mike Akers
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A World Premier: Mother Country meets a collection of New Europeans and explores what happens when familiar borders disappear.
Venue
Bristol Old Vic Theatre, Basement, Spring Season, 2001.
Cast/Crew
Dave- Robert Pheby
Sandra- Carol Brannan
Kelly- Barnaby Meats
Marie- Rebecca Smart
Sharon- Joanne Murdock
Lidija- Maggie Tagney
Director- Chris Garner
Designer- Sue Condie
LX and Sound- Tina Middleton
S.Manager- Pauline Skidmore
DS Manager- Darren Abel. |
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GRANDAD AND THE GARBAGE MONSTER
A Play in a Week for 8-12 year olds.
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The show was inspired by a mystery trip to Puzzle Wood in the Forest of Dean.
The children's ideas were pooled and then turned into a 40 minute drama.
Venue
The Space, Stroud |
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“Two Plays, two journey's, two couples, destination…love.”
Venue
The Other Space, Everyman Theatre Cheltenham |
GROWING THINGS
by Mike Akers |
Cast/Crew
Mal- Adam Buckles
Kimmy- Katy Anderson |
JUST YOU, ME AND A GLITTERBALL
By Lucy Catherine |
Cast/Crew
Marek- Adam Buckles
Deborah- Katy Anderson
Director- Chris Garner
Designer- Sue Condie
S.Manager- Gemma Dougan
LX and Sound- Simon Spry. |
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A WINTER OF WAR
By Paul Downey
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Venue
The Other Space, Everyman Theatre Cheltenham - 2004
Cast/Crew
Laurie Lee- Alan Morrissey
Jose- Marc Danbury
Lorna- Alix Dunmore
Bill Hoskins/The American- Dan Maxwell
Vincente/ Dr. Branthome- Robert Pheby
Director- Chris Garner
Designer- Cameron Lawrence
LX- Simon Spry
Technical S Manager- Corin Hayes. |
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ROBERT FROST IN ENGLAND
By Paul Downey
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Venue
The Other Space, Everyman Theatre Cheltenham 2003
Cast/Crew
Robert Frost- Peter Nicholas
Eleanor Frost- Kate Abraham
Edward Thomas- Dan Maxwell
John Haines- Tony Smee
Mrs Nutt- Jacquie Crago
Dennis Pitcher- Robert Pheby
Director- Chris Garner
Designer- Sue Condie
LX and Sound- Simon Spry |
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