Enjoy a full day of festival entertainment featuring fringe theatre, pop-up performances, live music and more.
Join us for a day of festival vibes.
VIEW MORNING BLEND
9:15am
Kickstart your day at our interactive morning mixer where emerging producers, theatre makers, and budding writers unite.
Location: Mountview Foyer
12:40pm, 4:25pm, 6:20pm
VIEW MOVES
Experience pop-up dance entertainment as skilled dancers grace the space with captivating displays of movement and flow.
Location: Mountview Atrium
VIEW FM
11:25am, 1:55pm, 3:10pm
Tune in live to our very own pop-up radio show!
Dive into the world of the VIEW Festival with insightful interviews and behind-the-scenes glimpses into our fringe theatre productions. Broadcasting exclusively for VIEW Saturday.
Location: Mountview Foyer
7:30pm, 8:45pm, 10pm
VIEW Music
Join us for evening entertainment at Mountview’s Loading Bar.
Location: Loading Bar
VIEW SPEAKS
Poets and spoken word artists converge for a dynamic showcase celebrating the profound impact of language.
4:45pm
Location: Mountview Atrium
EVENTS
25 - 28 JUNE
Enjoy VIEW with our diverse range of events, from educational and thoughtprovoking podcasts with professionals, to our playwrighting scratch night and film screening of the Iranian hit that inspired COW.
CAN NEW GUYS FROM THE END OF THE WORLD WRITE A HIT MUSICAL?
25 JUNE
Industry experts meet with the creators of Portrait Unknown to explore the craft and graft of writing musical theatre.
Event Time: 4:30 pm
Location: Mountview Loading Bar
Reserve your spot here:
Featuring: Thomas Currie, Milly Summer, Kurt Kansley
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From Screen to Stage: An Immersive Exhibition
ng journey of the 1969 award winning film The Cow,’ through an immersive art installation.
Experience the film’s essence as you traverse key moments and engage with interactive elements. Join us for an unforgettable opportunity to intimately connect with the film and its evolution.
Event Time: 4:30 pm Location: Mountview Studio 2
LATINX Meet-Up
Join us for the Latinx Artists Meet-Up, where creatives from diverse disciplines come together to build community, share experiences, and seek collaboration opportunities.
28
JUNE
After the meet-up, stick around and get your ticket for “2%”, a comedy show delving into themes of home, belonging, and culture. Don’t miss this chance for entertainment and cultural enrichment!
Event Time: 4:30 pm
Reserve your place here:
Location: Mountview Studio 3
Portrait Unknown
25 June, 18.15pm 29 June, 21:15pm
Backstage | 15+ | 45 Mins
Starry-eyed gallery attendant Georgie dreams of being an artist, but the cloakroom is as close as she gets. That is until she is blackmailed into stealing the painting of a mysterious woman. As Georgie plays cat-burglar, she is captivated by the long-forgotten portrait. Can Georgie find the courage to reclaim her own life’s canvas or will she forever remain unknown?
BY THOMAS CURRIE & TOMMY JAMES GREEN - DIRECTED BY KEVIN RUSSELLPRODUCED BY KRISTIE WINSEN - PERFORMED BY HAYLEY MAYBURY
dows of the Heart
ne, 19.45pm ne, 20.00pm
stage | 16+ | 25 Mins
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Warning: Simulates blood, allusions to sexual assault
BY JORDAN-ALICIA TODD - DIRECTED BY - NICOLLETTE AMICOPRODUCED BY - JULIET JOHNSON PERFORMED BY - SARAH LAPINSKY
Mind The Gap
26 June, 18.15pm
29 June, 15.30pm
Backstage | 15+ | 45 Mins
Set on finding true purpose but stuck in the shadow of an impressive older sister, join one woman on her tube journey across London as she reflects on her assumptions about success and the reality she sees around her. All aboard as we delve into her honest and humorous reflections on life, indecision, and the joys of being a woman.
tent Warning: Some strong language
DIRECTED BY SOPHIA HOLMES - WRITTEN & PRODUCED BY CHARIS WINTERPERFORMED BY CARIS MURPHY
Târgoviște Strays
26 June, 19.45pm 29 June, 17.30pm
Backstage | 15+ | 45 Mins
In the Era of Light, Romania lived in the dark. Unravel a true story of resilience through Boy’s letters to his mother, shedding light on the reality of oppression, censorship and military re-education in Communist Romania through the blend of movement, poetry and sound.
Content Warning: Strong language, mentions of sexual assault, abuse, suicide
DIRECTED BY HECTOR SMITH - WRITTEN & PRODUCED BY EMMA NOVAKPERFORMED BY SAMUEL COLLINS-WEBB
COW
27 June, 18.15pm
29 June, 14.15pm
Backstage | 15+ | 35 Mins
Yuri owns the only cow in his village, it is his most valuable possession. When the cow mysteriously vanishes it puts his whole life into question, shattering his reality. A tale of loss and identity, based on the 1969 film The Cow.
Content Warning: Explores themes of loss
Hysterical Woman
27 June, 19.45pm
29 June, 18.45pm
Backstage | 15+ | 35 Mins
What has Britney Spears got in common with Helen of Troy? Why is a Hysterectomy called a Hysterectomy? How many auditions does it take before a person truly breaks?
Your very own Hysterical Woman is here to take you through.
Content Warning: References to eating disorders, assault and misogyny
DIRECTED BY MARGUERITE VERMERSCH - PRODUCED BY BAHAR MOHAMMADI - DRAMATURGY BY MAZIAR MOHAMMADINEJAD - PERFORMED BY ELLIOT GOSH BY AILSA HUSBAND - DIRECTED BY LILLY BUTCHER - PRODUCED BY LOLA HIBBERDPERFORMED BY AILSA HUSBAND
BY CHRISTINA GUTIERREZ
28 June, 18.15pm
29 June, 11.45am
Backstage | 10+ | 30 Mins 2%
2% is a collection of comedic stories and thoughts about home, culture, and belonging. For the past ten years, Christina Gutierrez has been calling both Chicago and London home. With charm and obscure cultural references, this piece celebrates what it means to be proudly 98% Mexican American and 2% British.
Content Warning: Strong Language
- DIRECTED BY ANA SANCHEZ VILCHIS - PRODUCED BY MARÍA GUEVARAPERFORMED BY CHRISTINA GUTIEREZ
Cameraman
28 June, 19.45pm
29 June, 13.00pm
Backstage | 15+ | 45 Mins
Drew’s life changed when their dad gave them a Leica M6 Rangefinder. From that moment on, they lived through the lens. While on photography assignment, an unspeakable incident happens and they do the only thing they know: Click. This play explores the toxicity of paparazzi culture and challenging morals in this exciting, new piece of writing.
BY JON BARTON - DIRECTED BY FIONA WINNING - PRODUCED BY JAMIE HOLLANDPERFORMED BY JAD SAYEGH
28 June, 21.15pm
29 June, 10.30am
Backstage | 16+ | 45 Mins
There are multitudes in all of us. Monolith is a collection of stories from LGBTQIA+ writers and creatives brought together in a showcase of queer perspectives. Covering themes of family, mourning, love, gay culture, home, transition and more. The stories we tell are intrinsic to who we are. We are not just a monolith; we are founded in our individuality.
Content Warning: Themes of homophobia and transphobia, grief, and familial trauma. Some scenes of a sexual nature.
DIRECTED AND PERFORMED BY ARIA CUNDALL - PRODUCED BY TOM BROWN - WRITTEN BY BENJAMINA ALBANESE, BELLA BARTON, JACK EDMONDSON, ISSY FLOWER, FREDDIE HABERNFELLNER & TOM BROWN
TICKET DEALS
Get your COW ticket and enjoy a 20% discount at Persepolis Restaurant.
Make sure to bring a printed ticket!
Catch ‘COW’ on the 27th and 29th of June these are also the only days the discount is valid
See Cameraman for a 50% Discount at Balham Bowls Comedy Club
After purchasing your ticket to Cameraman, you will receive a promo code that gives you 50% off at the Balham Bowls Comedy Club on 10 July when redeemed at checkout
Meet The Producers
Once again, Mountview’s MA Creative Producing course will culminate in a fringe theatre festival For VIEW 2024, the producers have applied industry standards across every aspect of the work; they have lead departments and collaborated on projects to stage an astonishing range of festival content. The eclectic programme of VIEW 2024 is a journey through styles and themes including dark drama, comedy, musical theatre, gothic dance drama, anthology theatre, and standup style storytelling, The producers have collaborated with talented writers, performers, and production teams. She/Her
Jamie Holland
General Manager
He/Him
HEAD OF the COURSE
I Am a London-based producer who is passionate about creating theatre for all voices and improving wellbeing conditions in the arts. I have worked in various roles, including theatre management and stage crew, for venues across the West End. Previous producing credits include the Healthcare Musical Trilogy, A Proper Working-Class Sausage Roll and East.
Pam Fraser Solomon
Charis Winter
Business Manager
She/Her
L o l a H i b b e r d
Charis is a Yorkshire-born, Londonbased producer, passionate about storytelling and bringing joy to the stage. She found a love for producing during her undergraduate literature degree at Warwick University. She is interested in new writing, book-toplay adaptations, musical theatre, and dance. Producing credits include Fame: The Musical (Warwick Arts Centre, 2023), and Creative Youth Charity’s FUSE International Dance Showcase 2024.
Marketing Director
She/Her
I was born and Raised in South East London. I have had an interest in theatre for as long as I can remember and have worked from Bristol to New Zealand. my interests are in film, fringe, festivals and photography. Training includes: The Brit School, UWE Bristol. Producing credits include: The Not (film), Let’s Build (film), Rye-On-Air (radio) and Juniper and Jules (theatre).
o m B r o w n
They/Them
Kristie Winsen
From North London, I began producing in the Sheffield University Theatre Company. produced for Edinburgh Fringe, scratch nights, and interned at one of the UK’s leading touring companies. Credits include Punk Rock, Moderation, Expital, Guest, The Island, Last Breath, and Ivories. They are deeply passionate about access and representation in the arts, both on stage and behind the scenes
HOD Saturday
She/Her
I’m a producer, performer, and marketer from Australia with a passion for musical theatre. I have experience working with musical theatre graduates, emerging artists and West End professionals. My portfolio to date encompasses cabaret concerts, new musical writing, and musical theatre in new digital formats. I’m the founder of UPLIFT Musical Theatre and the recipient of a WhatsOnStage Angel Award.
HOD Technical Liaison
Bahar Mohammadi
She/Her
HOD Engagement
I am a producer with an interest in movement-based and physical theatre. With over nine years of experience in circus arts and a background in film and animation, I have a keen eye for innovative storytelling and I am passionate about bringing dynamic performances to life, blending the visual allure of cinema with the energy of live performance.
She/Her HOD View Online
My passion for the creative arts is in everything I does. With over nine years of experience in the professional circus community as a performer and choreographer, I am currently pursuing a career in producing at Mountview. I strive to combine various art forms to create spectacular performances.
Juliet Johnson
María Guevara
I am a Mexican producer and production manager. My interests are in musicals, queer and youth representation onstage, devised theatre and diversity awareness. I hold a BA in Technical and Production Management from CSSD. As founder of 33 Productores, I have produced the first Spanish language production of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, which won 11 national awards in Mexico.
HOD Wrap-Around
She/Her
E m m a N o v a k
As a Slovak-Romanian producer, writer and stand-up comedian, I am deeply passionate about new, International, and comedic writing. I aspire to harness the power of technology and multidisciplinary theatre to amplify overlooked voices, sharing meaningful stories across a global stage. Credits include: Bambulka (University of the Arts), Goodnight, Moon (2024) and Cry Now / Laugh Later (Vaulty Towers).
HOD Digital Media
She/Her
VIEW ONLINE
VIEW Online extends the VIEW Festival around the globe with exclusive online content. Listen to our podcast, watch our music video, and check back with us postfestival for more exciting performances.
VIEWCAST
VIEWcast is the podcast companion to VIEW Festival 2024
Over five episodes, we will explore AI in Theatre, The Edinburgh Fringe, International practitioners, and the real-life issues we face as up-and-coming theatre makers. An episode will be released daily from 24 June, with all episodes available from 29 June.
Grab a cuppa’ and dive in.
MUSIC FROM PORTRAIT UNKNOWN
Step into the world of Portrait Unknown with an exclusive music video premiere, featuring stunning vocals from the incredibly talented Hayley Maybury.
In this special presentation, Hayley delivers a soul-stirring rendition of a brand-new song from this highly anticipated musical. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness the magic of Portrait Unknown.
Available from 28 June.
GETTING HERE
120 Peckham Hill St, SE15 5JT, LONDON, UK
Peckham in in Zone 2 and Peckham Rye station is less than 10 minutes’ walk away from the school and is served by Overland, OvergroundandThameslinktrains.
BY TUBE
OVERGROUND: Clapham Junction to Dalston Junction
East Croydon to London Bridge, London Bridge to Beckenham Junction BY TRAINS
BY BUS
12, 436, 36, 156, 435
The nearest stops are outside the Library on Peckham Hill Street and Peckham Road.
BY CAR
Mountview has very limited parking for disabled patrons only. Please call ahead to arrange a parking space.
B O O K Y O U R T I C K E T S
3 Shows For Price of 2: Student: Southwark Local: £7 £21 Free £5
Pam Fraser Solomon, Naomi Wildridge, Pip Snow, Cory Duffill, Chi-Zeng Nim, Hannah Sellgren, Hannah Partington, Ben Edwards, Rosie Townshend, Rebecca Laughton, Leah Bainbridge, Ella-Laya Ponter, Elisabeth Moss, Immi Dunn, Alex Plaistow, Chenube-Ruth Bailey, Kathy Allman, Kate Page, Neil Rutherford, Steve Glass, Steven Peters, Stuart Parkins and the MACP 2024 cohort.
