ANGELIC TALES
ANGELIC TALES
Mon 11 Jun - Sat 16 Jun 2012
Angelic Tales
Acclaimed writer and director Rikki Beadle-Blair and his Team Angelica have personally selected some of the most interesting pieces of new writing around to present as rehearsed readings this June.
This is the second instalment of Angelic Tales following the first successful run in February and March.
‘I've been a writer almost all my life, but Angelic Tales has been a total unexpected rebirth.
Working closely with over 40 writers, sharing their visions, their dreams and their ever-expanding spirit of adventure, every workshop, every rehearsal has left me wide-eyed and more in love with theatre than ever.
This time round you'll see powerful, shocking and hilarious stories from some of today's most exhilarating new writing voices.
We've discovered some real gems through the open submission process and I am so proud that so many of the writers are East Londoners.
It's thrilling to find this much talent right on our doorstep. And so entertaining!
This is not dry, polite drama. This is a great night out. And that's what Theatre is all about. What it means to be alive.’
Rikki Beadle Blair
Open Stage
Through the Open Stage process, there will be opportunities to debate and comment on the work and the theatre pledges to further develop at least one of the most popular pieces to a professional performance level.
Presented by Theatre Royal Stratford East in association with Team Angelica
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Angelic Tales technical rehearsals
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Angelic Tales technical rehearsals
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Angelic Tales technical rehearsals
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Angelic Tales technical rehearsals
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Angelic Tales
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Angelic Tales technical rehearsals
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Angelic Tales technical rehearsals
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Angelic Tales technical rehearsals
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Angelic Tales technical rehearsals
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Angelic Tales technical rehearsals
Monday 11 June, 7pm
Fade to Black
by Solomon Spence
Talented young black actor Daniel struggles to keep his identity and dignity amidst friends who don't understand. But when Daniel hires a cheap acting coach for support, all of Daniel's most fervent beliefs will be challenged.
Monday 11 June, 9pm
Lean
by Isley Lynn
In this startlingly original two-hander, a divorcing couple sift through the wreckage of their emotional car crash. Isley Lynn’s Lean examines at male anorexia – and the overwhelming complexity of true love.
Tuesday 12 June, 7pm
Severed
by Kathryn O’Reilly
Four generations of women trace their struggles, shortcomings, and successes as parents in the sharply perceptive, stunningly poetic, and painfully funny Severed.
Tuesday 12 June, 9pm
Benched
by Ben Syder & Jonny Lee-Wright
The sudden death of a baby sends the laddish fun and games of two young stay-at-home dads skidding to a stop in this honest, darkly comic look at how relationships work.
Wednesday 13 June, 7pm
Dance Baby Dance
by Ali Zaidi
Gearing up for his first title fight, young boxer Abbas he discovers a secret that could kill him. Dance Baby Dance is a powerful, passionate drama about the relationships that define who we are and the things we would rather die than stop fighting for.
Wednesday 13 June, 9pm
Loon
by Katie Borland
A pair of Texan soldiers home from the Korean War struggle to survive the terrors of small-town whispers. Graceful, subtle, sly humour and social awkwardness lead to a devastating climax.
Thursday 14 June, 7pm
Possession
by Naomi Sparrow
A high-energy urban drama that follows a host of characters as they navigate the twists and turns of everyday romance and Facebook stalking, Naomi Sparrow’s Possession is a fresh, modern take on love.
Thursday 14 June, 9pm
Shook
by Bradley Peter
Guns, grime, down-low gay gangsta love are explored in this raw, real, high-voltage urban drama.
Friday 15 June, 7pm
Dirty Promises
by Lilly Driscoll
Boy visits mate and meets girl. . . wearing a paper bag over her bruised head. Shock follows shock in this edgy tale of the twisted affections and good intentions that pave the road to Hell.
Friday 15 June, 9pm
Slap
by Alexis Gregory
Stunning six-foot transsexual Dominique juggles the two great loves of her life: sexy young Danny the dealer and handsome, romantic doctor John. Fantasy meets reality in this twisted tale.
Saturday 16 June, 3pm
No Room For Doubt
by Marlon Ryan
Sex. Art. Girls. Marlon Ryan’s charming No Room For Doubt is a wild ride through the mind of a young man in the modern world.
Saturday 16 June, 7pm
Before I Say I Do
by Mediah Ahmed
Young Muslim girl Amina wants to get hitched. But with dating web sites and uncle-jis, will she find the one or will she discover that marriage isn’t all it’s cracked up to be?
Saturday 16 June, 9pm
Step
by Lynette Linton
Two East London kids are plunged into the middle-class world of Oxbridge university life. Amidst culture clashes and confused couplings, will the pair manage to hold on to their urban identity?
Tickets £8 (£5 concessions)
***SPECIAL OFFER: Book for two or more Angelic Tales plays and receive a 10% discount on your entire booking! Please call Box Office on 020 8534 0310 to book tickets for this offer.***
Working on scripts with Rikki Beadle Blair
Script Tweaking
Angelic Tales
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THE BUZZ:
Fantastic new writing by @kathryn1oreilly and @xymyorkrapper & Ben Syder at @stratfordeast tonight. 'SEVERED' and 'BENCHED. #inspiring
@jennifer_daley
Love love love #angelictales @stratfordeast amazing festival of new writing amazing talent emerging this week!!
@katherine_glyde
Just seen #Benched @stratfordeast by @xymyorkrapper & Ben Syder Funny play about friendship, cheating, lying and murder.
@hannah_chalmers
TWEET WITH #AngelicTales:
Sharmila
Read throughs - terrifying, but exhilarating&inspiring at the same time.@RikkiBB @johngordon Thanks for making it a pleasure #ANGELICTALES
Sharmila
Excited about the table reading of my play White Fades To Grey this Sunday! @stratfordeast with @RikkiBB Let the story fly #ANGELICTALES
