Following its first outing at the West Yorkshire Playhouse in 2004, Barefaced Theatre is honoured to be performing the WORLD PREMIERE of Murray Gold’s especially revised script. Performed for a limited run of ten shows, it is not only laugh out loud funny, but will move you and inspire you.
So join us for a cup of rosy, sit back, have a flick through the paper, kick your shoes off in the front lounge and watch the drama unfold.
‘I just wanted a quiet space in my house. That’s all I wanted. Somewhere I could…..be quiet.’
Katherine is creating a “quiet space” in her living room. Or, at least, that was the plan seventeen weeks ago when Leo, Jakey and 15 year old Bizzy turned up to make her dream reality. Now she thinks she may be on the edge of a nervous breakdown. Or murder. Or both! Murray Gold’s refreshing play brilliantly demonstrates what can happen when personal territory is invaded and traditional class boundaries and faulty wiring are ignored.
The play is written by Murray Gold, who apart from being recognised as one of the most inspired and uncompromising composers, from his ground-breaking, BAFTA-nominated score of Vanity Fair and Dr Who, to the RTS Award-winning soundtrack for Queer as Folk. Is an critically acknowledged writer, winning the Michael Imison Memorial Prize for Best New Radio Play in 2002 for Electricity, commissioned by BBC Radio 3.
This production will mark Katie Warren’s debut as director and will be starring some of London’s most promising and experienced actors including, Mansel David (Yes Prime Minister, Heidegger’s Shadow, Copenhagen), Anthony Dunn (Buddy, Murdoch Mysteries, The Upper Hand), Berri George (Dangerous Liaison’s, Amadeus) , Darren Godbold and Zachariah Fletcher.
Performed in one of London’s most exciting found spaces expect to be completely immersed, as the intimate setting of the top floor flat on Longmoore Street lends itself perfectly to the themes and style of the piece. This production is a physical experience complemented by Lucy Rushbrook’s striking set design, Philip Jones’s emotive lighting as well as some cracking tunes from sound designer Craig Barrett.
VENUE: 9-11 Longmoore Street, Off Wilton Road SW1V 1JH. Nearest tube Victoria
Cast:
Leo - Mansel David
Jakey - Anthony Dunn
Bizzy - Zachariah Fletcher
Katherine - Berri George
Michael - Darren Godbold
Creative Team:
Executive Producer - Berri George
Director - Katie Warren
Set Designer - Lucy Rushbrook
Sound Designer - Craig Barrett
Lighting Designer -Philip Jones
AD & Stage Manager - Pete Maxey
Fight choreographer - Thomas Matthews
What the reviewers said:
Fringe Review : 5 Stars:
‘Electricity delivers multiple shocks of humour, with just the right amount of dramatic tension…..The dialogue crackles with humour and the direction by Katie Warrens shows a keen ear and eye at work. This is a impressive debut production. ‘ Jack Badley
Rev Stan Theatre Blog: 3 1/2 Stars:
‘There are several nice undercurrents of tension: frustration at the pace of work, Michael pinning his hopes on the completion of the room restoring his relationship with Katherine and the danger of a live electricity cable hanging out the wall which Bizzy seems obsessed with…..There is some good banter between the decorators and a great little bit when Katherine reveals some home truths.’ Rev Stan
Remote Goat : 3 Stars
’When the play eventually began, this energy and excitement did not falter, but rather the entrance of Leo, Jakey’s manager, sparked into action an endless stream of witty banter, regarding the house, its owner, work, banking and women. The chemistry between David and Dunn was palpable on stage and this made them thoroughly enjoyable to watch.’ Zoe Ford