SUMMER SHOWERS
Writers:
DAVID BOTTOMLEY, ROGER GOLDSMITH, PETER HOBDAY &
KUDZI HUDSON
Director: MATTHEW PARKER
At The Hope Theatre, Islington, N1 1RL
AN EVENING OF 4 NEW, SHORT PLAYS
CLEAN by Peter Hobday – Finding answers isn’t always easy and sometimes a toothbrush has too much importance.
MONTGOMERY by Roger Goldsmith – Montgomery is a desk clerk in a classy hotel stuck in routine. Will he escape his monotonous lifestyle for something, well…different?!
PUSH UP DAISIES by Kudzi Hudson – Perhaps, in death there is no benevolence, no peace, no wonderful interiors; just God and her cronies looking to liven up an eternity.
SKYLINE by David Bottomley – Property developer, Jasper, is seducing MP, Francesca into signing off planning permission for radical high-rise developments in the regeneration of Soho.
Having received over 100 submissions from writers across the UK, First Draft and The Hope Theatre’s team of readers selected 4 short plays to be rehearsed over 3 days under the direction of Artistic Director Matthew Parker before presenting them in a quadruple bill over 3 nights as ‘scratch’ performance. The result is a diverse mixture of exciting, energetic and compelling pieces of fresh work and a glimpse into the genesis of a theatrical idea. The audience is an integral part of the process and First Draft look forward to welcoming you to The Hope Theatre for Summer Showers to enjoy and be a part of the journey for new writing.
Cast:
Sam/Lily Sarah Sparrow
Francesca Katy Federman
Jasper Tom Vanson
Montgomery/Caretaker Timothy Harker
Woman Joan Potter
Creatives:
Producer Laura Harling
Director Matthew Parker
Stage Manager Laura Harling
Company Information
Critically acclaimed First Draft Theatre launch their residency at The Hope Theatre this August with Summer Showers; an evening of new short plays. After the success of First Draft’s annual short play festival April Showers, previously produced at The Horse, Waterloo; First Draft bounces back this summer with some fresh new talent in their new home at The Hope.
“A brave, positive work” “Theatre like this needs to continue”
✭✭✭ Guardian ✭✭✭✭ Fringe Report
“Excellent”
✭✭✭✭ Everything Theatre
Listings Information
SUMMER SHOWERS
4 NEW SHORT PLAYS
The Hope Theatre
207 Upper Street
London N1 1RL
SUN 23, MON 24 & SUN 30 AUGUST 2015 7.45pm
Tickets £10 & £8 concs
Box Office: 0333 666 3366
Social Media Details
Twitter: @FirstDraftTheat
