World Premiere: Let Me Show You - a modern fairy tale about plastic
Julia is a thirteen year old girl who finds herself on a near-deserted beach in Singapore that is covered in plastic rubbish that washes in from the ocean on every tide.
The only other person on the beach is Meor, the son of a local fisherman who’s father has recently disappeared while on a fishing trip. Julia tries to help Meor and goes out into the water to see if she can find some sign of Meor’s father or his boat. Meor warns her not to go, but Julia is hot headed and doesn’t listen.
As she swims she is pulled down into the water and falls through the ocean into a strange otherworld beneath the sea.
As she searches for a way back to the surface, she encounters animals that have fallen victim to humans poor treatment of the world.
A modern fairy tale about how mountains of waste plastic come from every day acts of living our lives, this is a call to action on what we all can do in this fight for our world. Suitable for children and adults alike.
Playwright, Peter Norgate is co-founder of Constructive Interference and trained as a playwright at Goldsmiths College, London. He's worked as a dramaturg, adaptor and writer. The Metro called his adaptation of Eric Bogosian's Suburbia "expert" and Three Weeks said his writing was "blinding original.” He has over 25 production credits for stage and radio in a career that spans 11 years.
Director and Dramaturge, Lavinia Hollands is co-founder of Constructive Interference theatre company- developing new writing about topical issues and presenting voices that may not otherwise be heard onstage. She has directed at London venues including: Leicester Square Theatre, Finborough Theatre, Theatre503, Camden Peoples Theatre, The New Diorama and The Jack Studio Theatre. She has also worked internationally with Tantpertant Canadian/Catalan theatre company (Barcelona, Vancouver, San Francisco). She has an MA from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and teaches at top UK drama schools.
The cast is a diverse group of local Devon actors. This will be Constructive Interference’s debut as an Exeter based theatre company.
The Press on the play,
“The play is powered by a keen and sincere political impulse. The netherworld of spirits is melancholy and beautifully imagined.” The Royal Court Theatre
The press on Director, Lavinia Hollands
"Lavinia Hollands... evidently has the piece's measure." Reviews Gate
PERFORMANCE DETAILS
Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter EX4 3LS
Book Online at www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
Box Office 01392 667080
Saturday 25th May, 6pm
Tickets £10/£8 or £32 family of 4
Performance Length: Approximately one hour with no interval.
