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                                                                     Autumn/Winter season 2013

SMOG

                                                                                                                                    February 2014

Smog takes its inspiration from the 1958 novella by the Italian writer Italo Calvino , with echos of his 1972 publication  " Invisible Cities " . In the 13th century court of the emperor Kublai Khan , The Venetian Ambassador and traveller Marco Polo is challenged  to tell us a tale of a city that speaks to  our futures ..."

Directed by Mitch Mitchelson. Devised by the Level 3 Physical Theatre company. 

SKONE OKE

December 2013
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Once upon a time, there was a small village called Battenberg, where it was always light and never dark and the villagers went about their daily business in joyful, uninterrupted brightness. 

Surrounding Battenberg was a dark forest. In the depths of this dark forest lived Dr. Coppelius, the toymaker. He avoided this town of light and its inhabitants, preferring the dark and the company of his curious creations.

One day, however, darkness fell upon the village of Battenburg, creeping in from the shadows, and the mysterious Coppelius became their only hope …

      In Arabia We'd all Be Kings 

December 2013
In Arabia We'd all be kings chronicles the demise of a group of individuals living in New York's Hell's Kitchen. Out of work and strapped for money, the lives of these individuals revolve around a local bar and their misguided hopes and dreams. Performed by our second year Theatre Arts Students. 

                                                                                     North North North 

                                                                                                     October 2013

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In July 1897 three Swedish adventurers set out from Svalbard, headed for the North Pole in a hydrogen filled balloon. Their aim was to discover new lands, to map the undiscovered Arctic and to plant the flag of Sweden at the pole. At 2:30pm on the 11th July they cut the anchor lines and floated up into the cold arctic air. They were never seen alive again...

Using an international cast and a delightful mix of projection, physical theatre, storytelling and live music, NIE invite you to join them on an exhilarating journey into a little known story from one of the worlds last great wilderness areas. A journey full of hope and daring do, of frostbite and patriotic songs, of seal meat and sharing a sleeping bag. A dream and a nightmare of the great white north.

Spring/Summer season 2013

Dogs
June 2013

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A lack of certainty about events heightens the dramatic interest, intrigue and general anxiety of this tempestuous new corporate power play for five women - Alex, Peterson, Mads, Joan, and the enigmatic Andrews. Business instability is high and confrontation with the enemy, Jeffries, is imminent. Trust has eroded and alliances are bought and sold as Joan, the new girl, is asked to ‘hold onto’ a set of files. 


OysterBoy 
June 2013

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Darkly comic and playful, OysterBoy is bitter sweet tale about the delicacy of life, what it means to be 'other' and the notion that you should be careful what you wish for. 

Told through energetic physical storytelling, live music, clown and puppetry, this vibrant show draws you in to a sensitive, funny and surreal world that will leave you both touched and entertained. 



Part of the MA Physical Theatre Showcase.


One Minute 
June 2013

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A disquieting portrait of lives united in the single moment it takes for a child to disappear in a faceless and lonely city.

Simon Stephens' lyrical play explores the isolation and anonymity of London while questioning our assumed feelings about childhood innocence and adult protection.  

Simon Stephens won the Pearson Award for best new play for Port and won an Olivier award for On the Shore of the Wide World.



Incognito
May 2013

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A small town, in the middle of nowhere, is home to an unscrupulous and chaotic boarding school for girls. Panic soon ensues over the news that a school inspector will be investigating the academy and that he may already be there, incognito...

Physical Theatre Level 2 bring you a devised piece, based upon Nikolai Gogol's The Government Inspector and directed by Anna Healey.


The Project
May 2013

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Out of the ashes of a global food crisis and chaotic revolution, the play focuses on a dystopian world in which the governments and corporations have allied in order to capitalise consumerism.
Performed on Ravens Ait Island, Kingston. 

'Invest in us, invest in your future'



LES ENFANTS TERRIBLE - THE TRENCH
April 2013

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Les Enfants Terribles visit Drama St Mary's for one night only during their London tour of The Trench!

Click here to watch the Trailer to see what's was in store.






Yerma
April 2013

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Lorca’s beautiful and savage play expresses the heart-breaking story of Yerma and her yearnings for motherhood. 

Suffocating in a life void of passion, she is torn apart by a life unlived. Her anguish at childlessness reaches breaking point, resulting in a desperate act that both sets her free but seals her unhappy fate, sending shock-waves through the provincial community.  In this lyrical and poignant version by acclaimed writer Ursula Rani Sarma, we are drawn into this rich and expressive tragic poem.


Brought to you by Theatre Arts Level 2, Directed by Katie Henry.



Beyond Cragporth Rock
April 2013

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Beyond Cragporth Rock is a dark comedy following the story of six sisters pushed to the edge of the world by a terrifying broken down society run by wild, lawless, murderous gangs brought to you by MA Physical Theatre.

A rich blend of storytelling, clown, singing and daft dancing this tale of survival will keep you guessing and giggling until the ridiculous end.



Physical Theatre
in the West End
March 2013

Final year students from St Mary’s University College present their Physical Theatre devised performance.         Three stories, one show.

Hades Three Zero  
A highly lyrical piece based on the poems of Ed Poynter and Cara Bethell, exploring love in war and the pull between duty to your family and to your country.

Big Bad Wolf   
A contemporary take on the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood. A visual piece about a girl who puts on a red cape and starts to sense a furry threat in the shadows.
Warning: May include street dance, beat-box and urban poetry!

The Book of Complaints 
The company presents a comic and surreal view of a totalitarian state based on the play by Yevgheny Shvarts. A dragon, a maiden and a knight called Lancelot lead us on a journey into a strange world where anything can happen.


 Glasshouse
March 2013

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Drama St Mary's Theatre play host to Cardboard Citizens who bring you their new show Glasshouse, as part of the Hostel London tour for one night only!

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The Story of a Room
February/March 2013

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The Story of a Room is a devised physical theatre performance based on Friedrich Durrenmatt's play The Marriage of Mr Mississippi'

A story of love, deceit, murder and 'absolute justice' all confined to one room. 

Through ensemble play, clowning, and storytelling, we meet confused communist revolutionaries, mad doctors, and one persuasive woman whose actions lead to the downfall of many men.

Brought to you Physical Theatre Level 2's
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Pericles, Prince of Tyre
February 2013

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Our opening show of our Spring/Summer Season was Sakespeares PERICLES, PRINCE OF TYRE brought to you by Theatre Arts Level 2s and director Sonia Ritter.

Rarely performed but highly popular in its time, Shakespeare’s ‘Pericles, Prince of Tyre’ shows itself to be a rare jewel of a play: rich in dramatic colour and epic wonderment.                                                                                                                  – Sonia Ritter, Director.



Schlaraffenland
December 2012

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MA Physical Theatre brought you their first performance together, a piece of physical storytelling based on a collection of   European folk-and-fairy tales. From toads, gnomes and devils, to kings, donkeys and gentle old folk  
Schlaraffenland explored our fondness for stories in all their wondrous, grimm yet jolly glory!




Forum for Change & A-Political Cabaret
December 2012

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Level two Applied Theatre brought you a fantastic start and end to the week with Forum Theatre and A Political Cabaret.  


A packed audience in the Dolche Vita Cafe for both nights sharing the delights of current political scandals and satire songs of all sorts.

“What good is sitting alone in your room? 
Come hear the music play…”

“…The world is a messed up place old chum,
Come to our cabaret!”


GABRIEL
December 2012

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Gabriel, is a  show devised from the short story A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings  by the Latin American writer , Gabriel Garcia Marquez. 

" Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." ( Hebrews 13:2 ) 

Directed by Mitch Mitchelson and performed by Physical Theatre Level 3.



Nothing wrong with my memory; I just forget to use it 
November 2012

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Third year Applied Theatre students formed The Pot and Pan Theatre Company to bring you a piece of new writing.

Nothing wrong with my memory; I just forget to use it  
was a piece of reminiscent theatre based on the stories of the residents of Dalemead Care Home, which majority suffer from Dementia. 


Breathe and
Count to Ten...

November 2012

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Explore the chase is a company formed by third year Drama St Mary’s Applied Theatre students. The company use Reminiscence Theatre techniques to capture the past and bring it to you. Through workshops, research and performance we bring you new writing based on the war time experience from the residents at St Augustine, which is run by the charity Home Link’. 

Breath in and Count to Ten... was performed for the residents, their families and an invited audience at St Augustine’s Church, Whitton .


Not fit to hold a candle to
November 2012

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Undergraduate drama students at St Mary’s University College, Twickenham performed a new verbatim play based upon accounts gathered from Refugees at The Holy Cross Centre Trust (HCCT), in Kings Cross.
‘Not fit to hold a candle to’ offered a rare glimpse into the lives of those who would normally be disregarded in society and as such is a show not to be missed.


The Illusion of Truth
November 2012

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This is the second of our Theatre Arts Level 3 company productions this year.

The Illusion of Truth, based on the novel 1984, is a heartbreaking story of hope in a post Orwellian world.




The Weather Today
November 2012

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This is the first of our Theatre Arts Level 3 company productions this year.

The Weather Today is a piece of new writing by the whole company which explores the friendship of two women, one of whom is living with Cancer, their journey and the people they meet along the way.



Pillowtalk
October 2012

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Current physical theatre students are wasting no time getting serious about their degree and have formed their company entitled Paperfeet.

"If your bed could talk, what stories would it tell..." 


Across the Border/If Only...
October 2012

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Our recent graduates have formed their very own professional company entitled Caketree.

After performing internationally over the summer they are back for just one night to share their award winning piece of theatre and we are very excited to host them before they tour London.
 

Stories & Visions
BAC

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Stories and Visions saw the company split to create four short devised performances; Home Sweet Home, The Life of Nadine, Tricky Situation & Take No Blame.
The show opened at Drama St Mary's then moves to Battersea Arts Centre, selling out in both venues. 

After their Autumn/Winter season performance of Oskar, the Graduate Physical Theatre company presented their new production Stories & Visions.


Can't Pay Won't Pay
May 2012

Can't Pay, Won't Pay is a satirical farce set in Milan during the 1970's. The issues it encounters parallel some of the same issues that Britain is dealing with today; strikes, riot and rising prices, all wound up into the farce that is Dario Fo's hilarious Can't Pay, Won't Pay. 
This performance is the second of two halves from the Theatre Arts Company this season, after their earlier performance of They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
 

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Cabbages & King's
Ham House & Guildford Castle

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Devised by the Applied Theatre Company, who brought you A-Political Cabaret, Cabbages & Kings is based on Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland and Alice's Adventures Through the Looking Glass stories.

The play focuses on Alice Liddell, who shares the story of her childhood and takes back through the journey of her life.
We meet some well known characters along the way along with people who have changed her life, Cabbages and Kings is a must see play for all.
 

Spring & Summer Season 2012

Valley of the Blind

Drama St Mary's Original Production
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_Directed by Anna Healey, VALLEY OF THE BLIND is based on the H.G.Wells' novel The Country of Blind Men. This devised piece of theatre told the tale of a mountaineer who falls down the side of a mountain and comes across a valley cut off from the rest of the world. The valley was once a haven for those fleeing Spanish rulers, but now disease has taken over and all the villagers are blind.

The community has adapted to life without sight, but the mountaineer believes that he can teach and rule the villagers. However things do not work out as he had planned.

Love & Madness

_“Love that is not madness is not love.”

LOVE AND MADNESS takes us into the world of Clowning and Commedia dell’Arte to meet the wonderfully comical characters that arose in 16th century Italy. Using a 400-year-old scenario we will see Masters and Servants argue and fight in a world full of envy, love and revenge just like they did all those centuries ago.

A father, Pantalone, takes his daughter, Isabella, to a strange city to be married. Desperate, she feigns madness to avoid her fate. Unwittingly this starts a chain reaction as first her true love, Oratio, and then Flaminia, who also loves Oratio, really do go mad. Soon everybody is dragged into their folly. A prophet arises foretelling the end of the world. Signs are seen in the sky. All succumb to urges beyond their control as the world goes mad.
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1, Beach Road
By RedCape Theatre

_"What is it like to lose everything - your home and your memories?"
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_Drama St Mary's was pleased to invite RedCape to our Theatre this season. RedCape use physical theatre and stunning visuals to tell stories that matter.

1, Beach Road is the new play from RedCape. A tale of friendship, coastal erosion, alzheimers, synchronized swimming and trying to turn back the tide. Drawing from the true "Coastal Erosion stories" of Happisburgh, Norfolk residents and from extensive study into Alzheimer's the play looks at the metaphorical connections between coastal erosion and memory loss.

They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

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Rocky Gravo and the Singing Sisters
_They Shoot Horses, Don't They? followed The World Championship Dance Contest and its contestants as they endured seven weeks of marathon dancing. What seemed an exciting competition became a twisted struggle for survival as we witnessed the murder of competitor and Hollywood hopeful, Gloria Beatty.

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? was a huge success for Drama St Mary's with a sold out final performance. In the audience was the writer Ray Herman who enjoyed the show immensely.

Fasymmetric Theory

_Fasymmetric Theory  featured in our Autumn/Winter season as part of our Graduates Week and returned in the Spring as part of the companies audition to enter the National Student Drama Festival.

Written by one of Drama St Mary's Students, Kat Evans and performed by Drama St Mary's Theatre Arts students, Fasymmetric Theory takes a dark look into the meaning of beauty and what is defined as beautiful? Art, love, power, storytelling? Fasymmetric Theory is an original Drama St Mary's production.
If you are interested in purchasing the script please contact dramastmaryspublicity@live.co.uk
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Sleepy

Based on the works of Anton Chekhov and using the device of storytelling, the Second Year Physical Theatre company created a visually stunning piece of theatre. With an Eastern European folk style the cast and creatives took the audience on a storyfilled journey.  
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Autumn & Winter Season 2011

A-Political Cabaret
November/December 2011

_A-Political Cabaret is an annual event that happens every Autumn/Winter as part of the Applied Theatre course. This was its second year running and was a huge success.

A three part series written, researched and created by the Applied Theatre students, A-Political Cabaret is an hour long series of sketches and acts based on or around topical current political and world events (among many more topics).

Look out for our 2012 A-Political Cabaret.
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Stray
December 2011

_Directed by Anna Healey and performed by the MA Physical Theatre Students, Stray  was based on the novel Heart of a Dog by Mikhail Bulgakov.
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Oskar

December 2011
_Oskar is a story about a little boy & his journey to try and come to terms with his fathers death.

In a vase in a closet, a couple of years after his fathers died in 9/11, nine-year-old Oskar discovers a secret...

A twenty strong cast in chorus, the Physical Theatre Graduates have been working to provide an ensemble piece full of laughter, loss, and an epic journey full of visual imagery and full of hope to discover a better life.
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Three Blind Mice
By Cardboard Citizens
December 2011

_Three Blind Mice by award-winning playwright Bola Agbaje, will introduce three characters:  Sean, whose best friend is turning into his worst enemy; newly released prisoner Dapo, who is struggling to stay on the right side of the law; and Erica who is convinced the mice are controlling her thoughts. Three flats, three tenants, all trying hard to make their house a home.
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Tales From a Sea Journey
By NIE

November 2011

NIE returned to Drama St Mary's with Tales From a Sea Journey. This is the first time NIE have worked with a writer; the Icelandic novelist and poet Sjon. Together with Sjon, NIE explored stories and myths from the sea, songs and shanties and letters from home. Blurring a fine line between fact and fiction, the show explores the pull and power of the sea from both a very epic and very personal perspective.

Allegiance

November 2011
_This rehearsed reading of Mary Kenny’s play offers an imaginative reconstruction of a historically based incident by focusing on the meeting in the autumn of 1921 between two key figures in the highly charged political negotiations that led to the Anglo-Irish Treaty.  It explores the emotional and moral dynamics of the intimate enmities between Michael Collins and Winston Churchill. “A play that asks serious and interesting questions” (The Guardian). Starring Matthew Marsh
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Fasymmetric Theory

"Beauty is not as simply defined as many people believe it to be"
Written by new playwright and St Mary's student Kat Evans, Fasymmetric Theory is a darkly comic, thought provoking piece of new writing that is premiering at St Mary's this November.
Bringing together a wide range of different creative talents and dramatic conventions, this homegrown new play promises to engage, entertain and excite its audiences.
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An Evening of Grand-Guignol: The French Theatre of Horror

October 2011
_Drama St Mary's presented this Halloween treat with An Evening of Grand-Guignol: The French Theatre of Horror. With a collection of four short Grand-Guignol plays there was horrifying tales mixed with some grusome comedy in this night of ghostly entertainment.
This performance was inspired by Exeter Press: Grand-Guignol: The French Theatre of Horror by Richard Hand and Michael Wilson. Available to buy.
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Familiar Change
By Depth Theatre

October 2011
_After their successful run summer 2011 at International Youth Arts Festival and Camden Fringe, Depth Theatre brought Familiar Change to Drama St Mary's. Familiar Change is a heavily text based devised physical theatre performance, which follows the lives of four characters living in a London estate. Through the performance Depth tackles present day issues on how people with disabilities are looked upon and socially excluded within everyday life.

_A Dish of Tea With Dr Johnson
By Out of Joint

October 2011
_Adapted by the writings of James Boswell by Russell Barr, Ian Redford and Max Stafford Clark. A Dish of Tea with Dr Johnson was the first show of our Autumn and Winter Season at Drama St Mary's, where we played host to Out of Joint for the first time ever.
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A Dish of Tea with Dr Johnson
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