Francis Beckett’s new play Make England Great Again is set just after the Britons First Party wins its first ever general election victory, and its charismatic leader Max Moore enters 10 Downing Street.
It’s a comedy, but also a warning.
Francis Beckett’s last three plays have had successful runs at Upstairs at the Gatehouse. The New Statesman called A Modest Little Man “a moving and entertaining play about Clement Attlee.”
In The House Magazine, John McDonnell MP wrote of Vodka with Stalin: “As always with Francis’s work, you can’t fail to become emotionally close to the characters.”
His Tom Lehrer is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to You was “A glorious celebration of one of the brightest, wittiest and most principled satirists”.
Francis Beckett’s new play Make England Great Again is set just after the Britons First Party wins its first ever general election victory, and its charismatic leader Max Moore enters 10 Downing Street.
It’s a comedy, but also a warning.
Francis Beckett’s last three plays have had successful runs at Upstairs at the Gatehouse. The New Statesman called A Modest Little Man “a moving and entertaining play about Clement Attlee.”
In The House Magazine, John McDonnell MP wrote of Vodka with Stalin: “As always with Francis’s work, you can’t fail to become emotionally close to the characters.”
His Tom Lehrer is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to You was “A glorious celebration of one of the brightest, wittiest and most principled satirists”.
Francis Beckett’s new play Make England Great Again is set just after the Britons First Party wins its first ever general election victory, and its charismatic leader Max Moore enters 10 Downing Street.
It’s a comedy, but also a warning.
Francis Beckett’s last three plays have had successful runs at Upstairs at the Gatehouse. The New Statesman called A Modest Little Man “a moving and entertaining play about Clement Attlee.”
In The House Magazine, John McDonnell MP wrote of Vodka with Stalin: “As always with Francis’s work, you can’t fail to become emotionally close to the characters.”
His Tom Lehrer is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to You was “A glorious celebration of one of the brightest, wittiest and most principled satirists”.
Francis Beckett’s new play Make England Great Again is set just after the Britons First Party wins its first ever general election victory, and its charismatic leader Max Moore enters 10 Downing Street.
It’s a comedy, but also a warning.
Francis Beckett’s last three plays have had successful runs at Upstairs at the Gatehouse. The New Statesman called A Modest Little Man “a moving and entertaining play about Clement Attlee.”
In The House Magazine, John McDonnell MP wrote of Vodka with Stalin: “As always with Francis’s work, you can’t fail to become emotionally close to the characters.”
His Tom Lehrer is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to You was “A glorious celebration of one of the brightest, wittiest and most principled satirists”.
Don’t miss this brand new musical adaptation of the famous children’s story by Oscar Wilde.
Experience Oscar Wilde’s enchanting tale, with catchy tunes and music.
Follow the journey of a reclusive giant whose heart transforms as he discovers the joy of sharing. Set against the backdrop of a lovely garden and filled with the innocence of children, this production brings Wilde’s timeless story to life.
Running time: 60 mins (no interval) Saturday at 2 pm and Sunday at 12 pm.
Age: 4+
Story by Oscar Wilde
Composed by John Whittaker
Libretto by Alf Williams
Adapted play text by John Whittaker
Adapted text for stage by Paula Chitty
Directed and Designed by Paula Chitty
Stage Managed by Kate Reynolds
Produced by Irrational Theatre
Choreography by Jill Priest
Cast
Giant – Daniel Meehan
Ogre – Katy Bingham-Best
Sam – Noah Golding
Charlotte – Insia Durrani
Francis Beckett’s new play Make England Great Again is set just after the Britons First Party wins its first ever general election victory, and its charismatic leader Max Moore enters 10 Downing Street.
It’s a comedy, but also a warning.
Francis Beckett’s last three plays have had successful runs at Upstairs at the Gatehouse. The New Statesman called A Modest Little Man “a moving and entertaining play about Clement Attlee.”
In The House Magazine, John McDonnell MP wrote of Vodka with Stalin: “As always with Francis’s work, you can’t fail to become emotionally close to the characters.”
His Tom Lehrer is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to You was “A glorious celebration of one of the brightest, wittiest and most principled satirists”.
Don’t miss this brand new musical adaptation of the famous children’s story by Oscar Wilde.
Experience Oscar Wilde’s enchanting tale, with catchy tunes and music.
Follow the journey of a reclusive giant whose heart transforms as he discovers the joy of sharing. Set against the backdrop of a lovely garden and filled with the innocence of children, this production brings Wilde’s timeless story to life.
Running time: 60 mins (no interval) Saturday at 2 pm and Sunday at 12 pm.
Age: 4+
Story by Oscar Wilde
Composed by John Whittaker
Libretto by Alf Williams
Adapted play text by John Whittaker
Adapted text for stage by Paula Chitty
Directed and Designed by Paula Chitty
Stage Managed by Kate Reynolds
Produced by Irrational Theatre
Choreography by Jill Priest
Cast
Giant – Daniel Meehan
Ogre – Katy Bingham-Best
Sam – Noah Golding
Charlotte – Insia Durrani
Francis Beckett’s new play Make England Great Again is set just after the Britons First Party wins its first ever general election victory, and its charismatic leader Max Moore enters 10 Downing Street.
It’s a comedy, but also a warning.
Francis Beckett’s last three plays have had successful runs at Upstairs at the Gatehouse. The New Statesman called A Modest Little Man “a moving and entertaining play about Clement Attlee.”
In The House Magazine, John McDonnell MP wrote of Vodka with Stalin: “As always with Francis’s work, you can’t fail to become emotionally close to the characters.”
His Tom Lehrer is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to You was “A glorious celebration of one of the brightest, wittiest and most principled satirists”.
Performed by Gerard Logan
(Olivier Nominee & Winner of The Stage Newspaper’s ‘Best Solo Performer of the 2011 Edinburgh Festival)
Directed by Gareth Armstrong
Music by Simon Slater
Told from the perspective of Scrooge’s deceased business partner, this multi award-winning stage adaptation has been hailed as the “definitive telling of A Christmas Carol” (Redditch Standard), and rated as one of “the top Christmas shows in London, Edinburgh and around the UK” (High 50 Culture). Recognised by Queen Elizabeth II for its part in Dickensian Scholarship, this “forcefully compelling masterpiece” (Manx Independent) delivers thrills, chills and excitement aplenty for all ages.
Jacob Marley is dead and condemned to an eternity of carrying a heavy chain, forged in life; a life to which he can no longer return except to recount the tale of his miserly business partner, Ebenezer Scrooge, and the path that lead to his redemption. Through Marley’s words, we learn how three magical spirits opened Scrooge’s eyes and made him realise the true value of love and forgiveness.
★★★★★
“An absolute masterclass in one-man shows!… What a joy this show was.”
A Shiny Life For Me
“A tremendous achievement… a wonder to watch”
Plays To See
★★★★★
“Hyland was the only actor on stage, yet was able to bring a whole cast to life.”
Voice Magazine
“Hyland plays Marley with stunning conviction… a Christmas treat.”
Dark Fiction Writer
Told from the perspective of Scrooge’s deceased business partner, this multi award-winning stage adaptation has been hailed as the “definitive telling of A Christmas Carol” (Redditch Standard), and rated as one of “the top Christmas shows in London, Edinburgh and around the UK” (High 50 Culture). Recognised by Queen Elizabeth II for its part in Dickensian Scholarship, this “forcefully compelling masterpiece” (Manx Independent) delivers thrills, chills and excitement aplenty for all ages.
Jacob Marley is dead and condemned to an eternity of carrying a heavy chain, forged in life; a life to which he can no longer return except to recount the tale of his miserly business partner, Ebenezer Scrooge, and the path that lead to his redemption. Through Marley’s words, we learn how three magical spirits opened Scrooge’s eyes and made him realise the true value of love and forgiveness.
★★★★★
“An absolute masterclass in one-man shows!… What a joy this show was.”
A Shiny Life For Me
“A tremendous achievement… a wonder to watch”
Plays To See
★★★★★
“Hyland was the only actor on stage, yet was able to bring a whole cast to life.”
Voice Magazine
“Hyland plays Marley with stunning conviction… a Christmas treat.”
Dark Fiction Writer