I’m currently in previews for TWO by Jim Cartwright in the Royal Exchanges main house. This opens on Monday 23rd and runs through until 25th February 2012. Directed by Greg Hersov it features a wonderfully sculptured set by Amanda Stoodley and is lit by the brilliant Chris Davey. The real stars of this production are Justin Moorhouse and Victoria Elliott who are simply fantastic and make light-work of two particularly demanding roles.
I’m also currently working THE GATEKEEPER a new play by Chloe Moss in the Royal Exchange Studio. This production is directed by Tessa Walker, with the set and costume design by Chloe Lamford and lighting by Richard Owen. If what is being produced in the rehearsal room is anything to go by (it is!) then this is going to be a very special production with some wonderful acting and a pretty big set for a studio theatre! This production runs from February 8th until February 25th 2012.
Monday 23rd January also marks the start of rehearsals for MOON ON A RAINBOW SHAWL and a return to the National Theatre for me. Directed by Michael Buffong this is surely going to be a truly great production of a truly masterful work written by Errol John. This production plays in the Cottesloe Theatre and opens on March 7th.
In March I’m Sound Designing August Strindberg’s MISS JULIE directed by Sarah Frankcom with music by Olly Fox. This plays at the Royal Exchange Theatre from April 11th until May 12th.
I’m also planning a visit to Finland in June to work on a project with some very talented sound design students at the Theatre Academy in Helsinki, I’m hoping to squeeze a visit to the USA sometime in April…and making plans for World Stage Design 2013…stay tuned…
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