i may fly
sprint
Presented by Felicity Jurd
4th June – 1st July
Friday 4th – Saturday 26th May (not Sundays), 8.00pm
May Pusey (1917 -2005) made it all the way across a continent from the world’s most isolated city, Perth, to Australia’s urban jewel, Sydney, pursuing a theatrical life. Now her life story, in theatrical form, makes it all the way to London after its Sydney and New York Seasons. I May Fly travels through May’s life from 8 – 80yrs old, flowing in and out of key events with an original composition by Guy McEwan (Fellow, Trinity College London). More redemptive than tragic, more humorous than sad, the play was written based on a series of taped interviews recorded 12 years ago accompanied by May’s written account of her life.
Now in its 10th year, SPRINT has established itself as one of the most important festivals of contemporary performance in the UK.
Image: Types Photo: Chris Keenan (www.primeobjective.co.uk)
£12.00/£10.00
Last years festival featured 12 companies including Song Theatre, ChoppedLogic (both of whom can be seen at CPT this season) and Unpacked. This year we’ve moved to June and the festival will be longer, and feature the work of more companies then ever before. Check the website www.cptheatre.co.uk for further details, and join our mailing list to ensure you’re one of the first to see the line-up over breakfast as the SPRINT brochure lands on your doorstep.
We commence on the night before May’s 8th Birthday. She sets out to celebrate with her imaginary friend Phyllis, inviting everyone in the street to a wonderful party, full of poetry, dancing, singing and cake! Even though Mum doesn’t have a penny to spare to feed a family of 8, I am sure God will make it happen! Right? Writer/Performer: Felicity Jurd Original Composition: Guy McEwan Photography: Giselle Haber London Graphic Design: Sean Kinread London Staging: Annette Rowlison
CPT gallery Zoe Turner – My best friend: Pictures, poems and silly scribblings Until May 20th
Felicity Jurd is an independent Sydney based producer who has produced over 15 dance and theatre productions in 12 years. She is committed to providing opportunities for emerging artists and technicians whilst developing stories that entertain move and inspire audiences worldwide.
In this groundbreaking exhibition, Cornish based artist Zoe Turner combines well observed paintings and drawings (of her dog and figurative subjects) with her poetry. She enjoys using emotion in her work and injects a sense of fun and humour, which will guarantee to cheer you up on a dreary day. Classical references play a role in her work and she greatly admires the works of Sir Peter Blake, Jenny Saville, David Hockney and Durer (to name but a few).
I May Fly is proudly supported by the estate of May Pusey For further information, please visit www.felicityjurd.com
BOX OFFICE: 08700 600 100
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