SIX ONE NIGHT STANDS AT NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE AND ROYAL & DERNGATE THEATRES, NORTHAMPTON
Six writers each had one day to write and present a statement of courage in response to recent world events.
The following statements were produced at the February 10th workshop in Nottingham in response to the recent tragedy in Morecambe Bay, where 19 Chinese cockle-pickers lost their lives...read more
The workshop on March 24th focused on the recent bombings in Madrid. Hilary, Carly and Nick wrote a statement from the perspective of one of the perpetrators. Emma wrote from the perspective of a bishop giving a speech at a private meeting of the clergy...read more
Performed at Nottingham Playhouse:
Jonzi D
Tuesday 10 February 7.15 pm
Jonzi is an MC, poet, writer and performer and has been actively involved in British hip hop culture since the early 80s. He has created work with Phoenix Dance and Soweto Dance Theatre. Recent shows with his own company, Stillbrock Productions, have included Aeroplane Man and Lyrikal Fearta - read Jonzi’s statement
Andy Barrett
Wednesday 11 February 7.15 pm
Andy is a writer and performer. He wrote The Day That Kevin Came for Nottingham Playhouse, which was staged in May 2003. With his own company, Hanby and Barrett, he has recently toured Your Village No Longer Exists. His previous solo shows include Falling in Love in NG7, Tales from the Robin Hood Line and Summer Comes and Life Changes - read Andy’s statement
Stephen Lowe
Thursday 12 February 7.15 pm
Stephen has written plays for Royal Court Theatre, Nottingham Playhouse, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Joint Stock and Riverside Studios. His latest play, Revelations, opened recently at Hampstead Theatre. He originally trained as an actor with Alan Ayckbourn at Stephen Joseph Theatre and also runs his own company, Meeting Ground - read Stephen’s statement
Performed at Northampton Theatres:
Dipo Agboluaje
Wednesday 24th March 7pm
Dipo has written the adaptation of Mother Courage and Her Children. His first play Early Morning was produced at the Oval and he has just finished a play for the National Theatre - read Dipo’s statement
Simon Bent
Thursday 25th March 7pm
Simon wrote The Associate and adapted A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving for the National Theatre’s recent Transformation season. Simon has had a long association with the Bush Theatre and the National Theatre Studio - read Simon’s statement
Justin Butcher
Friday 26th March 7pm
Justin Butcher wrote the hit play Scaramouche Jones, which starred the actor Pete Postlethwaite and toured to the Royal Theatre in 2002. His other plays include A Weapons Inspector Calls, The Madness of George Dubya, Breaking Strain, and The Man on the Pillar - read Justin’s statement