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8th - 11th February 2012

In Strindberg's words, "Everything can happen, everything is possible and probably. Time and place do not exist."

 

A god's daughter descends to earth to find out why everyone is complaining. As the dream unfolds she witnesses the pain and depravity of human existence in a world of broken dreams. A Dream Play is a beautiful but tormented play examining joy and suffering in a bittersweet exploration of what it means to be human.

A Dream Play by August Strindberg

Adapted by Caryl Churchill

Director's Note: 

 

Where do I begin? At the beginning would perhaps be logical, but (as you will see) there are times when it would appear that logically even logic must be wrong! But I digress, I was introduced to 'A Dream PAly' by our production manager Katherine Chapman, and I instantly fell in love with it. The play mimics the seemingly logical but fragmented shape of a dream, and it was this in particualr which drew me to it. I knew I was taking on a mammoth task in bringing this wonderful, but rather challenging adaption to the stage. However, non of what you see on stage tonight could have been possible without the dedication and hard work of so many people.

 

Firstly I would like to thank the design team for their enthuasiam, for putting up with bonkers ideas from me ( can we have a frideg door?) and for their beautiful designs which have brought this play to life.

 

To the cast, I am constantly impressed by the talent you've displayed throughtout this process. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to this bonkers play during the all-consuming exam period, and for making those long rehearsals in mappin so brilliant. You will all be fantastic this week and I am more than confident that you will give the performances you deserve.

 

Finally, I would like to thank my fantastic production team (otherwise known as the dream team) who have been incredible. Thank you to Kat, Chorley, Kate and Heather for your hard work, your brilliant ideas, and your determination. I have been incredibly lucky to work with such a great group of people, What can I say? It's been a dream.

Cast and Crew:



CAST

Agnes - Jade Richards

Officer - Matthew Plant

Solicitor - Andy Elkington

Blind Man/ Father/ Barrister - Stuart Gresham

Health and Safety Officer/ Writer - Dan Turner

Lina/ Glazier/ Maid/ Teacher - Jenny Pendriss

Quarantine Master/ Edith/ Chair/ Prompter -Mel Harrison

Stage Door Keeper/ Lieutenant/ Boy/ Building Worker/ Bishop - Jone Wells

Mother/ Kristen/ She/ Scientist - Lucy Weston

Billstick/ He/ Newlywed/ Building Worker/ Psychoanalyst - Joe Bunce

Dancer - Tegan Shea, Zoe Greenhill


PRODUCTION TEAM

Director - Bethan Ratcliffe

Production Manager - Katherine Chapman

Producer - Dominic 'Chorley' Corfield

Stage Manager - Heather Newson

Choreographer - Kate Butler


CREW

Lighting Designer - Hamish Ellis

Sound Designer - Matthew Malone

Set Designer - Rachel Roberts

Costume Team - Sarah Rubini, Rachel Wassell

Lighting Operator - Robyn Park

Sound Operator - Luke Singleton

 

 

 

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