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When? Wed 08 Nov, 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 Russenï.
BOY IN DA KORMA written and performed by Jaisal Marmion, directed by Ben Grant
The story of Liam, a seventeen-year-old, half-Indian, half-Irish boy, who despite his humble beginnings in a small town in West Cork, knows he is destined to be the world’s next greatest rap superstar. It’s a funny irreverent exploration of mixed-race identity, the story of one kid’s desperate attempt to belong as much as he wants to stand out. The full show will be going on as a co-production with Jermyn Street Theatre as part of their Footprints Festival in January 2024.
MY FRIEND TRAVIS by Samuel Winner
The show is set in the garden of James, who is hosting a barbecue. He is inviting his friend Travis to meet for their annual one-hour meeting beforehand, however, Travis hasn’t shown up yet. As time runs out, and the barbecue draws closer, James imagines what could be, and what is about to be.
ORIGINAL SONGS by mex.fS
mex.fS is the brand name for the percussive guitarist Joseph Gravil. He performs original compositions on his acoustic guitar by playing it on his lap. using the neck like a piano and the body like a drum, to create a unique sound. He has performed all over the world, as well as composing for several theatre shows, adverts and multiple Edinburgh fringe shows. He can often be seen in Trafalgar square, where he now represents the buskers for the Westminster SPA (street performers association)
LIONESS performed by Kate Coulson, directed by Madison Cole, produced by Zoe Mavrides
Women’s football was banned by the FA for fifty years because the game “wasn’t suited to women.” It’s now one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK – but the misogyny running through the game means that we're still playing catch-up. Lioness is a comedy drama about women’s football in its R&D/early writing stage. The audience follows goalkeeper Marnie through the good, bad and ugly side of the beautiful game. From saving decisive penalties, to getting her period during a match, to dealing with sexists on football Twitter – Lioness is a rallying cry to the UK’s football fans.
BOY IN DA KORMA written and performed by Jaisal Marmion, directed by Ben Grant
Jaisal is interested in issues around identity, multiculturalism, racism and telling stories related to the Indian and Irish diasporas. He studied at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, was part of Bold Theatre’s Playwrights scheme and is a Jermyn Street Theatre Creative Associate and Rifco associate.
Ben is an interdisciplinary artist, specialising in directing, writing and performance; he strives to curate a vivid visual and aural aesthetic, through experimentation with form, centred around underrepresented identities and the exploration of genre-specific stories.
MY FRIEND TRAVIS by Samuel Winner
Samuel recently graduated from Mountview with an MA in Musical Theatre Performance. He comes from London, and has shown a keen interest in performing from a young age, having done musicals and plays throughout secondary school, and university.
LIONESS performed by Kate Coulson, directed by Madison Cole, produced by Zoe Mavrides
Kate is a London born-and-bred actor, writer and co-founder of Made You L??k Productions, writing and performing in their debut two-hander All That Glitters at the Camden Fringe in August. Made You L??k is an all-female, London-based company, focused on telling untold women's stories. Driven by new writing and the desire to entertain, they aim to bring their world to life with punchy exchanges, audience interaction and in this case - the life-or-death intensity of football. Above all else, the company is an inclusive space for all female-identifying creatives to create fresh, independent work which relates to them.
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