This update: 23rd July 2010

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MAIN THEATRE

DOCTOR FAUSTUS by Christopher Marlowe
director: Toby Frow
rehearsals from 2nd or 9th August 10
previews from 8th Sept 10
press night: 13th Sept 10
closes on 9th October 10
this production is cast.

THE LADY FROM THE SEA by Henrik Ibsen in a new translation from dramatist, David Eldridge.
director: Sarah Frankcom
rehearsals from 13th Sept 10
previews from 13th Oct 10
press night: 18th Oct 10
closes on 6th Nov 10
The play follows the story of Ellida, a woman compelled by the sea and haunted by its associations with her love for a sailor who returns to claim her from her husband and her step-daughters; a husband who must ultimately release her in order to keep her.
this production is cast.

THE BACCHAE by Euripedes in a new version by Mike Poulton.
director: Braham Murray
rehearsals from 11th October 10
previews from 10th November 10
press night: 15th November 10
closes on 4th December 10
this production is almost cast.

ZACK by Harold Brighouse
director: Greg Hersov
rehearsals from 8th November 10
previews from 8th December 10
press night: 13th December 10
closes on 22nd January 2011
11 weeks in total
This Christmas Greg Hersov will direct Harold Brighouse’s tender comedy classic, Zack. Written in 1920 Zack followed Brighouse’s most well-known play, Hobson’s Choice.
A fable about how you live your life; materialistically or soulfully. Set in a small rural town about a hundred years ago in the language and mentality of people in the North West of England which in turn has an universality beyond. Vibrant characters with an earthed, lived-in feel about them. A family business that is in trouble, a mother holding things together with two very different sons. Authentic actors of any ethnicity.
NB: Lancashire/Manchester accents throughout.
Mrs Munning – 55yrs old – Tough, practical, laconic mum who is trying to keep life and business going with her two sons. No nonsense, but we like her; not cold, she’s just had a cold way of life. An actress who can drive the play. Cutting, dry humour.
Zachariah Munning (Zack)– 30-40yrs. He’s an eater and that must be reflected in his appearance. Has internalised an awful lot of feelings; waiting to be released by someone. A really special soul. Ingenuous but thoughtful with a gentle wisdom. Has immersed himself in exactly the way he wants to live. Loveable but with presence; very aware of what goes on around him. A volcano.
Paul Munning – 30-40yrs. Zack’s slightly older brother. A man of business in partnership with his mother. Cutting, clever. A touch of cynicism and stress. Slightly harassed. Driven. Knows the balance sheet. Unintentionally comical in his drive and desperation.
Virginia Cavender – 25-35yrs. Takes care of her mother, living in the city of Manchester. Troubled with a certain kind of maturity; a considerable person. A city girl but more soulful than sharp. A watcher, not a show-off. Has sophistication in comparison with the country folk. Vivacious and attractive. A Viola.
Martha Wrigley – 20s. Barmaid. Hungry and available. Has a roughness and a lived-in quality. Cunning and craftier than she seems.
Joe Wrigley – 50s. Character actor needed to play this rogue. Rough. Unpleasant man with little redeeming/no charm. A father and a skilled odd-job man looking for what he can exploit. An unreliable worker and a drinker.
Sally Teale – 20s. Smart and speaks up for herself. Seen as coming from a fairly unfortunate place. Confident. Holds her own in her employment – the cleaner and maid. Obviously holds a torch for Zack. Sharp and aware…
James Abbott – late 30s - late 40s. A country gentleman. Plain-speaking and decisive. I know what I think and I know where I am in life sort of person. A dominating presence.
Thomas Mowatt and Harry Shoebridge – 50+yrs. A double act but must be contrasting. Deeply corrupt and prosperous farmers. Coarse; not city types. Two very fun cameos.

MOGADISHU a new play by Vivienne Franzmann
director: Matthew Dunster
rehearsals from 27th December 10
previews from 26th January 2011
press night: 31st January 2011
closes on 19th February 2011

STUDIO THEATRE

POWDER MONKEY a new play by Amanda Dalton
director: Matt Peover
rehearsals from 4th May 10
previews from 3rd June 10
press night: 4th June 10
closes on 19th June10
this production is cast

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