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Escape Artists Theatre Company presents The startling true story of Harry Houdini’s beloved wife and her breakdown in the aftermath of his death. The world knew Bess as Houdini’s loyal partner, both on and off stage, his inspiration, his guiding star - Or was their perfect marriage their greatest illusion? |
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WORLD PREMIERE -Fall 2023 to The Grove Theatre, Eastbourne,
All Saints Centre, Lewes
and Upstairs at the Gatehouse, London, UK
All Saints Centre, Lewes
and Upstairs at the Gatehouse, London, UK
OFF THE MAP
Two Acts: 2 Men 2 Women
A couple retires to Central America only to discover a tomb outside their front door - but what's inside shouldn't be there, in fact it shouldn't be anywhere.
OFF THE MAP
Two Acts: 2 Men 2 Women
A couple retires to Central America only to discover a tomb outside their front door - but what's inside shouldn't be there, in fact it shouldn't be anywhere.
"A wild combination of Magic Realism and madcap comedy, hugely entertaining!"
Phil Angus, NJ Morning Radio
Phil Angus, NJ Morning Radio
WINNER SUSAN GLASPELL AWARD 2022
FINALIST in the 2022
Woodward/Newman Award
Produced by Centenary Stage, Hackettsttown, New Jersey 2023
www.centenarystageco.org/professional-theatre-series
"The discoveries are miraculous and the last reveal comes with a genuine jolt of shock and wonder. May the theater gods cast a thousand curses upon
any who spoil it."
- Chip O'Chang, Ridgeview Echo
WINNER SUSAN GLASPELL AWARD 2022
FINALIST in the 2022
Woodward/Newman Award
Produced by Centenary Stage, Hackettsttown, New Jersey 2023
www.centenarystageco.org/professional-theatre-series
"The discoveries are miraculous and the last reveal comes with a genuine jolt of shock and wonder. May the theater gods cast a thousand curses upon
any who spoil it."
- Chip O'Chang, Ridgeview Echo
UK TOUR 2022, BRIGHTON, ROTTINGDEAN, OVINGDEAN, EASTBOURNE, LEWES, LONDON
Lost in the Willows
Bioplay, Two Acts: 2 men, 2 women
A soul-destroying job, an assassination attempt, a disastrous marriage, a handicapped son and a stubborn refusal to grow up all lead Kenneth Grahame to craft The Wind in the Willows, one of Britain's most beloved children's books. But his obsession with childhood soon leads to the greatest tragedy of Grahame's life.
Bioplay, Two Acts: 2 men, 2 women
A soul-destroying job, an assassination attempt, a disastrous marriage, a handicapped son and a stubborn refusal to grow up all lead Kenneth Grahame to craft The Wind in the Willows, one of Britain's most beloved children's books. But his obsession with childhood soon leads to the greatest tragedy of Grahame's life.
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UK Tour
Oct 4 to Nov 26, 2022
"Spell Binding"
"Devastating in its storytelling"
"The story flows seamlessly with the magic of the written word and a consummate cast."
Produced by FourTails Theatre Co. and directed by Margot Jobbins
Innocence sours to despair, acclaim to agony, and whispers to shrieks, this is a definitive staged version of Grahame’s life.
Brighton Fringe Review
http://fringereview.co.uk/review/brighton-year-round/2022/lost-in-the-willows/
Oct 4 to Nov 26, 2022
"Spell Binding"
"Devastating in its storytelling"
"The story flows seamlessly with the magic of the written word and a consummate cast."
Produced by FourTails Theatre Co. and directed by Margot Jobbins
Innocence sours to despair, acclaim to agony, and whispers to shrieks, this is a definitive staged version of Grahame’s life.
Brighton Fringe Review
http://fringereview.co.uk/review/brighton-year-round/2022/lost-in-the-willows/
FOUR THIEVES VINEGAR
A Black Comedy
about the Black Death
Two acts: 2 women, 2 men
In the sweltering summer of 1665, the Black Death sweeps through London. Newgate Prison becomes a den of drunkenness and debauchery except for one prisoner, a young apothecary who believes he has a surefire remedy for the disease. Unfortunately the missing ingredient is gold and he and his cellmates must try to find some with the only currencies they do have: sex, wit and lies.
Can the cure be made, and will it work? But with thousands dying each day on the streets above, is their best chance for survival to bar the door and stay put – and try to survive each other?
A Black Comedy
about the Black Death
Two acts: 2 women, 2 men
In the sweltering summer of 1665, the Black Death sweeps through London. Newgate Prison becomes a den of drunkenness and debauchery except for one prisoner, a young apothecary who believes he has a surefire remedy for the disease. Unfortunately the missing ingredient is gold and he and his cellmates must try to find some with the only currencies they do have: sex, wit and lies.
Can the cure be made, and will it work? But with thousands dying each day on the streets above, is their best chance for survival to bar the door and stay put – and try to survive each other?
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Produced by 42nd Theatre Company, London (2017) and
FourTails Theatre Company Brighton (2019)
West End Wilma - Graham Archer:
All possible plaudits must go to the brilliant writer, Christine Foster. Not only is her writing excellent and sophisticated, her empathy for her characters are remarkable.
London City Nights: “Impeccably researched...compellingly drawn, Foster writes lyrically and the telling the story of the plague is a stroke of genius. It’s great stuff.”
Pub Theatre Nights:
“A terrific atmosphere with a strong period feel and a rogue’s gallery of characters with unexpected depths of compassion –it’s hard not to be moved by their story.”
Theatre Things: “Fabulously revolting with fantastic moments of black comedy! Creates a perfect, captivating world with the makings of something truly outstanding.
Four Stars ****
Video Link for Zoom Scenes of
Four Thieves Vinegar, Brighton!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Rqajunuax4&t=34s
FourTails Theatre Company Brighton (2019)
West End Wilma - Graham Archer:
All possible plaudits must go to the brilliant writer, Christine Foster. Not only is her writing excellent and sophisticated, her empathy for her characters are remarkable.
London City Nights: “Impeccably researched...compellingly drawn, Foster writes lyrically and the telling the story of the plague is a stroke of genius. It’s great stuff.”
Pub Theatre Nights:
“A terrific atmosphere with a strong period feel and a rogue’s gallery of characters with unexpected depths of compassion –it’s hard not to be moved by their story.”
Theatre Things: “Fabulously revolting with fantastic moments of black comedy! Creates a perfect, captivating world with the makings of something truly outstanding.
Four Stars ****
Video Link for Zoom Scenes of
Four Thieves Vinegar, Brighton!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Rqajunuax4&t=34s
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE "LIVE"
comedy
Two acts 2 men, 2 women
Hilarious UK adaptation of the beloved
Holiday Classic - re-imagined as a 1948
Radio Broadcast with exhausted actors struggling to do live sound effects!
First Performance Cliffhanger Productions, Brighton, 2017
(also produced in Doncaster and Minehead)
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The Death of Me
Comic Murder Mystery
2 men 3 Women
Available for a 30-something cast at Playwrights Guild of Canada
http://www.playwrightsguild.ca/playwright/christine-foster
And Available for 50-something cast through StageScripts, UK
shop.stagescripts.com/categories/plays/full-length/thriller-mystery/the-death-of-me.html
A couple are baffled to find themselves suddenly in limbo - and apparently dead. Convinced their demise was no accident, they are granted permission to return for one night to solve their own murders - on the condition that they can change nothing that happened.
World Premiere, Lighthouse Festival, Port Dover, Ontario
also produced by Renton Civic Theatre, Washington USA
Aldridge Youth Theatre, UK
Waipukurau Little Theatre, New Zealand
“ This play ticks all the boxes for me- strong dialogue, compelling mystery, great character relationships, a wonderfully dark and eerie tone, good parts for female actresses, beautiful originality, and tons of opportunity for creative staging. Yup. I love it. ” Waipukurau Companion review
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Comic Murder Mystery
2 men 3 Women
Available for a 30-something cast at Playwrights Guild of Canada
http://www.playwrightsguild.ca/playwright/christine-foster
And Available for 50-something cast through StageScripts, UK
shop.stagescripts.com/categories/plays/full-length/thriller-mystery/the-death-of-me.html
A couple are baffled to find themselves suddenly in limbo - and apparently dead. Convinced their demise was no accident, they are granted permission to return for one night to solve their own murders - on the condition that they can change nothing that happened.
World Premiere, Lighthouse Festival, Port Dover, Ontario
also produced by Renton Civic Theatre, Washington USA
Aldridge Youth Theatre, UK
Waipukurau Little Theatre, New Zealand
“ This play ticks all the boxes for me- strong dialogue, compelling mystery, great character relationships, a wonderfully dark and eerie tone, good parts for female actresses, beautiful originality, and tons of opportunity for creative staging. Yup. I love it. ” Waipukurau Companion review
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