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When? Wed 22 Mar, from 7pm
Where? Stratford East Bar
Tickets? Free to attend, no booking required
Scratch Nights are here!
Join us for an evening of work-in-progress pieces, shared by members of our Freelance Royalty Scheme, and hosted by the one and only Russeni Fisher.
GLEAM
By Valentine Hanson
Gleam is a self-penned and semi-improvised spoken word monologue touching on mental health, identity, class, race, social media and a bit of football in the mix. Plus, what it means to be an adult, sexually attractive or not, and how the 80s weren't all that bad...right?
MEND, OR A PERFORMER'S ATTEMPT TO REASSEMBLE A HEART
By Helikon Theatre Company
A solo performance piece about heartbreak. Currently in development, it is a fluid, multi-disciplinary piece containing fragments of movement, text, music, and objects, assembled & dissembled by the central solo performer. These fragments, the space, and the performer create a fractured mosaic of past memories and absent love in an attempt to mend a broken heart. MEND seeks to evoke the vast messiness of heartbreak, in its pain, its healing, and its catharsis. The work presented is the result of a week-long residency at ARC in Stockton-on-Tees.
DUBLIN DOESN'T LOVE ME
Written and performed by Robert Thompson and directed by Gabrielle MacPherson
In 2010, a penguin was stolen from Dublin Zoo. In 2015, Rob met the man that did it. A bizarre true story of the lengths someone will go for love. The story follows Rasher, a heroin user who sleeps on the streets, as he tries to rekindle his relationship with his ex-wife and children. A journey that has him outrunning a Scottish drug dealer, stealing a penguin and betting his life on a bare-knuckle boxing match. All in the name of love.
THE DOOR TO MONETTE'S MIND
By Monette
A powerful and transformative experience, exploring the journey towards finding a way out of the challenges and struggles of life. Through her rich vocals and raw honesty, Monette will take you on a journey through her personal blocks and stories, exploring the power of rewriting narratives and owning up to one's feelings. Prepare to be empowered and inspired as Monette shares her message of the way out being through, not around. This show is a must-see for anyone looking for a transformational experience through the power of music and storytelling.
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GLEAM
Valentine is an actor, freelance creative enabler, drama practitioner, storyteller and spoken word aficionado born and raised in Hackney and still residing in East London. He's performed as an actor in West End productions as well as stage productions around the UK over the last 20 years. His other work has included working with various theatre-in-education companies, museums, galleries, mainstream and SEN schools, community events and groups and young carers.
MEND, OR A PERFORMER'S ATTEMPT TO REASSEMBLE A HEART
Meg Lewis (Performer/Co-Creator) is an OFFIE nominated actor and writer and RWCMD graduate. They've worked with Clean Break, Paines Plough, National Theatre Wales and Sky Arts.
Hazel Low (Co-Creator) is a performance designer working in theatre, live art and spatial design. They’ve designed for Bush Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe, Soho Theatre, Southwark Playhouse.
Myles O’Gorman (Co-Creator) is an OFFIE-nominated theatre director and was longlisted for the 2022 JMK Award. He has directed for Blue Elephant Theatre, Theatre503, Southwark Playhouse, Bunker Theatre.
The three create collaborative, queer & experimental live work as Helikon Theatre Company.
DUBLIN DOESN'T LOVE ME
Gabrielle MacPherson is an artist working across stage and screen, especially excited by bold and form-bending work highlighting working-class stories. She has worked with companies including Unicorn Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe, Stratford East and Vital Xposure.
Hailing from Dublin, Robert Thompson trained at the Conservatory of Music and Drama. His film and TV credits include BFI‘s Fairview Park, ITV’s Unforgivable, and Tom Ryan’s feature film, Twice Shy. He has an extensive background in theatre working with companies such as Netflix, Bearded Kitten, Dank Parish and Stephen Knight in the Legitimate Peaky Blinders Festival in Digbeth, Birmingham.
THE DOOR TO MONETTE'S MIND
In 2017, Monette burst onto the music scene with her debut release 'Wisteria Tree', blending the sounds of folk and soul. Since then, the West London native has evolved her sound, drawing on her jazz and reggae roots to create a refreshingly new artistic approach. Monette's lyrics are authentic and full of life, capturing a vibrancy and honesty that's bound to strike a chord with listeners. Whether you're a fan of her earlier work or curious about her new direction, Monette's music promises to take you on a journey of the heart and soul.
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