ACTING UP! Four great little plays

topaz
the musicians of bremen

The story, based on the fairytale by The Brothers Grimm, is about a donkey,a dog, a cat, and a rooster – all past their prime and usefulness on the farms where they live, and soon to be discarded or mistreated by their masters. One by one they leave their homes and set out together to go to Bremen, a city known for its freedom – where they can live without any owners ­– and become musicians.

Alexandra McKenzie-Sanchez*Arabella Fryzer*Bettina Morrison*Caitlin Allison*Danny Greenwood*David Fleming* Ella Payne*Ella Young*Elsa Doig*Gregory Jennings* Isabella McKenzie-Sanchez*Jake Lillywhite*Jenni Tilson*Jessica Greenwood*Lola Purdie*Mollie Tuppen*Vincent Finch*

amber
rainbow’s ending

A demanding piece of storytelling theatre, with the entire cast taking the role of the Storytellers! It’s a story of new life and revived hope; it tells of two insatiable giants who take a rest after devouring all the world’s resources. The remaining humans struggle to survive, living off what they can – wherever they can. Over the centuries their fear turns to faith – but right now the Giants are stirring . . .

Alfie Dewdney*Bronte Sandwell*Caitlin Parker*Cassie Dickson*Claudia Monger*Ebony Taylor*Ellen Curry*Ellie Gumbrell*Ellie Hume*Emily Laver*Emily Ross-Smith*Francesca Bennett*Freya Kay*Hannah Ridgway*Jazmyn Oldridge*Jessica Norman*Lottie Relph*Megan Griffiths*Ruby Thorpe

crimson
living with lady macbeth

The girls in Drama all think they’re so cool, but little do they know that the dull, boring and unattractive Lily has her own ideas about who’s getting the lead in Macbeth. No one believes she can do it – not even her boyfriend and certainly not her teacher. Just one special friend sticks by her a she plans her revenge. The question is : Can Lily do it?

my mother said i never should

This second play from Crimson is unusual and stylish; it explores the ever-changing roles, hopes and expectations of mothers and daughters, through the lives of four generations of women in one family.

Alex Blincow*Alice Smith*Amie Penfold*Carissa Morley*Chloe Swan*Chris Dray*Hannah Pilkington*Hetty Gracie* Sasha Howard*Shannon Allen*Sophie Dengate*Sylvia Penfold*Tarn Hall