Autumn Winter Season 2017

AUTUMN/WINTER SEASON 2017

WELCOME to Mountview’s Autumn/Winter Season 2017

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PRESIDENT Dame Judi Dench CH DBE · CHAIRMAN Vikki Heywood CBE · PRINCIPAL & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Stephen Jameson · EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Sarah Preece · BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sir Brendan Barber · Dame Colette Bowe · Arian Mirzaali · Andrew Parker · Paul Roberts OBE · Indhu Rubasingham MBE · Patrick Spottiswoode · Ben Sumner · Vincent Wang · Cllr Mark Williams · ARTISTIC ASSOCIATES Maria Aberg · Annabel Arden · Paul Arditti · Neil Austin · Alecky Blythe · Paul Clay · Lindsey Coulson · Brian Cox CBE · Martin Duncan · David Edelstein · Alasdair Flint · Howard Goodall CBE · Douglas Henshall · Amanda Holden · Stephen Jeffreys · Terry Johnson · Kwame Kwei-Armah

OBE

· Leigh Lawson · Twiggy Lawson · Eddie Marsan ·

Elaine Paige OBE · Michael Pennington · Tom Piper MBE · Ken Stott · Roy Williams OBE · Anton Woodward

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Contents 4.

GIDEA PARK

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SAN DIEGO

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THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

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DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS

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LONDON ROAD

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TWELFTH NIGHT

10. CHRISTMAS CONCERT 11. VENUES 12. ENGAGE 13. SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS 14. MOUNTVIEW IS MOVING 16. DIARY

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ACTING VENUE JACKSONS LANE

GIDEA PARK A World Premiere by Dan Murphy · Directed by Hannah Joss

SEPTEMBER THU 28 · 7.30PM SAT 30 · 5PM OCTOBER MON 2 · 7.30PM WED 4 · 7.30PM FRI 6 · 7.30PM TICKETS £14 (£10)

TO BOOK 020 8341 4421 jacksonslane.org.uk Booking fees may apply

INDUSTRY BOOKINGS 020 8829 2376 marketing@mountview. org.uk

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Gidea Park has been written for Mountview’s Made at Mountview programme

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Commissioned by Mountview, Gidea Park is a world premiere from Dan Murphy (A Local Boy, Carry On Jaywick). Two girls have gone missing in Gidea Park. The police search commences, journalists arrive to stir the pot, and the heart of this Essex suburb is fractured.

Hannah Joss trained at Mountview. She was recently Baylis Assistant Director for Woyzeck at The Old Vic and directs award winning sketch comedy group Mixed Doubles.

SAN DIEGO

ACTING VENUE

By David Greig · Directed by Richard Cant

JACKSONS LANE

SEPTEMBER FRI 29 · 7.30PM SAT 30 · 12PM OCTOBER TUE 3 · 7.30PM THU 5 · 7.30PM SAT 7 · 3PM TICKETS £14 (£10)

TO BOOK 020 8341 4421 jacksonslane.org.uk Booking fees may apply

INDUSTRY BOOKINGS 020 8829 2376 marketing@mountview. org.uk

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Playwright David Greig (The Events) has placed himself in the centre of this play. Set on a plane about to land in San Diego, threads of narrative swirl together in his head as the plane, the city and the inhabitants of both occupy his subconscious.

Richard Cant is a prolific stage and screen actor who has worked at the National Theatre, the RSC, Cheek by Jowl and the

This amateur production is presented by special arrangement with Casarotto Ramsay & Associates

Donmar Warehouse. Recent TV credits include Taboo and Mapp and Lucia.

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ACTOR MUSICIAN VENUE KARAMEL CLUB

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

By William Shakespeare · Directed by Rachel Bagshaw

OCTOBER TUE 10 · 7.30PM WED 11 · 7.30PM THU 12 · 7.30PM FRI 13 · 7.30PM SAT 14 · 3PM TICKETS £12 (£10)

TO BOOK 020 8881 2201

INDUSTRY BOOKINGS 020 8829 2376 marketing@mountview. org.uk

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An amateur production by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd

Mountview’s Actor Musicians perform Shakespeare’s calamitous comedy. Two sets of twins, each with the same name, in a town known for trickery. What could possibly go wrong? This is farce at its best with a sprinkling of chaos.

Rachel Bagshaw trained at Mountview and has directed at the Royal Court, the Almeida and at the Young Vic. She recently worked with acclaimed theatre maker Chris Thorpe on The Shape of Pain at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

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DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Book by Jeffrey Lane · Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek Directed by Julie Atherton

MUSICAL THEATRE VENUE BERNIE GRANT ARTS CENTRE This show is double cast (1/2)

OCTOBER THU 26 · 7.30PM (1) FRI 27 · 7.30PM (2) SAT 28 · 12PM (2) SAT 28 · 5PM (1) TUE 31 · 7.30PM (2) NOVEMBER WED 1 · 7.30PM (1) THU 2 · 7.30PM (2) FRI 3 · 7.30PM (1) SAT 4 · 12PM (1) SAT 4 · 5PM (2) TICKETS £14 (£10)

TO BOOK 020 8365 5450 berniegrantcentre.co.uk Booking fees may apply

INDUSTRY BOOKINGS 020 8829 2376 marketing@mountview. org.uk

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West End star Julie Atherton (Avenue Q, The Last 5 Years) directs this glitzy musical caper in which two conmen contend to scam wealthy women at the local casino.

The decadence of the French Riviera lends an ideal backdrop as the competition heats up and the scoundrels risk being outfoxed.

Julie Atherton trained at Mountview and is a hugely successful West End performer with leading roles in shows including Mamma Mia, Sister Act and Fame. She has

Based on the film ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ written by Dale Launer and Stanley Shapiro & Paul Henning. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe)

previously directed Girlfriends at Mountview.

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MUSICAL THEATRE VENUE KARAMEL CLUB

LONDON ROAD Book and lyrics by · Alecky Blythe · Music and Lyrics by Adam Cork Directed by Carol Harvey

NOVEMBER TUE 14 · 7.30PM WED 15 · 7.30PM THU 16 · 7.30PM FRI 17 · 7.30PM SAT 18 · 12PM SAT 18 · 5PM TICKETS £12 (£10)

TO BOOK 020 8881 2201

INDUSTRY BOOKINGS 020 8829 2376 marketing@mountview. org.uk

#LondonRoadMV

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An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books

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When a series of murders brings terror and suspicion to Ipswich, the community must rebuild its spirit. First seen at the National Theatre, this critically acclaimed verbatim musical by Mountview alumna Alecky Blythe was created using the real words of Ipswich locals, with music by Adam Cork.

Carol Harvey is an actor and director, working regularly with Mountview’s students as an acting tutor and director.

TWELFTH NIGHT

By William Shakespeare · Directed by Andrew Jarvis

ACTING VENUE KARAMEL CLUB

NOVEMBER WED 29 · 7.30PM THU 30 · 7.30PM DECEMBER FRI 1 · 7.30PM SAT 2 · 12PM SAT 2 · 5PM TICKETS £12 (£10)

TO BOOK 020 8881 2201

INDUSTRY BOOKINGS 020 8829 2376 marketing@mountview. org.uk

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A Countess falls in love with a page, who falls in love with his Duke, who loves the Countess. But the page is in fact a young woman, separated from her twin by shipwreck. Meanwhile, servants and hangers-on are making mischief. Renowned Shakespearean actor Andrew Jarvis directs this masterclass in bittersweet comedy.

Among many other credits, Andrew Jarvis acted with the RSC for ten years, at the ESC for five. He is on the board of the British Shakespeare Association and is a former Head of Postgraduate Performance at Mountview.

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VENUE

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

ST GEORGE'S CATHEDRAL, SOUTHWARK

DECEMBER FRI 8 · 4.30PM FRI 8 · 7.30PM TO BOOK BOOKING INFORMATION TO BE RELEASED ON WED 1 NOV

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Join us for a magical evening of songs, speeches and a chance to see all of Mountview’s Undergraduate and Foundation students perform under one roof.

St George's Cathedral, Southwark is the perfect setting for this most festive of occasions.

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TUBE Wood Green (Piccadilly Line) CAR Free on-street parking after 6.30pm

TUBE Lambeth North (Bakerloo Line) · Elephant & Castle (Bakerloo, Northern Lines)

To book pre-theatre dinner and interval drinks,

CAR Free on-street parking after 6.30pm

visit karamelrestaurant.com

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ENGAGE

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Work with professional writers, directors and actors, develop skills and create new theatre

FREE PLACES FOR

HARINGEY RESIDENTS* BOOK NOW mountview.org.uk/shortcourses • 020 8826 9217 12

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SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS

“It is vital that we invest in the next generation of actors, musical theatre performers, directors and writers. Mountview’s bursary scheme does just that.”

Dame Judi Dench, President of Mountview Mountview is committed to recruiting students regardless of their background or income.

Alongside our annual auditions we partner with arts organisations across the UK, forming a national scouting network to offer free auditions to talented candidates who cannot otherwise afford to apply. Once at Mountview, half our undergraduate students receive a bursary and our Student Hardship Fund ensures that there is support available for every student who needs it.

We rely on continued funding from generous individuals, Trusts and Foundations to maintain this support and ensure every student is able to complete their training.

HOW YOU CAN HELP The cost of fees, equipment and materials can be prohibitive for students. Donations of any size can help students purchase essential equipment: £20 could buy a pair of jazz shoes for a Musical Theatre student £100 could contribute towards an Acting student’s library of scripts and text books £500 could provide a graduating student with professional resources including headshots Donate today by visiting mountview.org.uk/support-us For more information contact Jessie Coller 020 8829 1078 · jessiecoller@mountview.org.uk 13

MOUNTVIEW IS MOVING

We are embarking on a bold project to create a new home for Mountview in the heart of Peckham in south London.

The world-class facilities will reflect the high standard of our training and reputation and will bring all our departments under one roof for the first time.

The new building will include a 200-seat main house and 80-seat studio theatre, dance, acting, TV and radio studios, music practice rooms, production workshops and a cafĂŠ bar. Professional and community groups will be able to use the facilities with special rates for charity and not-for-profit groups.

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Planning permission was granted in September 2016. Mountview has a finance facility in place to cover 80% of the funds needed and are 55% of the way towards our fundraising target to raise the remaining £6.5m to ensure we can complete the project.

For more information about the project and how to support, visit mountview.org.uk/support-us or contact Liz Scase on 020 8829 1078 • lizscase@mountview.org.uk FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN AMBASSADORS Mina Anwar · Olivia Colman · Lindsey Coulson · Judy Craymer · Stephen Daldry · Dame Judi Dench DBE · Howard Goodall CBE · Douglas Henshall · Kit Hesketh-Harvey · James McConnel · Leigh Lawson · Twiggy Lawson · Eddie Marsan · Michael Pennington · Ken Stott · Roy Williams OBE

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DIARY SEPTEMBER

NOVEMBER

THU 28

7.30PM

GIDEA PARK

JL

FRI 29

7.30PM

SAN DIEGO

JL

SAT 30

12PM

SAN DIEGO

JL

SAT 30

5PM

GIDEA PARK

JL

OCTOBER MON 2

7.30PM

GIDEA PARK

JL

TUE 3

7.30PM

SAN DIEGO

JL

WED 4

7.30PM

GIDEA PARK

JL

THU 5

7.30PM

SAN DIEGO

JL

FRI 6

7.30PM

GIDEA PARK

JL

SAT 7

3PM

SAN DIEGO

JL

TUE 10

7.30PM

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

KC

WED 11 7.30PM

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

KC

THU 12

7.30PM

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

KC

FRI 13

7.30PM

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

KC

SAT 14

3PM

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

KC

THU 26

7.30PM

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS

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FRI 27

7.30PM

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS

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SAT 28

12PM · 5PM DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS

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TUE 31

7.30PM

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DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS

NOV 1

7.30PM

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS

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THU 2

7.30PM

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS

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FRI 3

7.30PM

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS

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SAT 4

12PM · 5PM DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS

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TUE 14

7.30PM

KC

LONDON ROAD

WED 15 7.30PM

LONDON ROAD

KC

THU 16

7.30PM

LONDON ROAD

KC

FRI 17

7.30PM

LONDON ROAD

KC

SAT 18

12PM · 5PM LONDON ROAD

KC

WED 29 7.30PM

TWELFTH NIGHT

KC

THU 30

TWELFTH NIGHT

KC

7.30PM

DECEMBER FRI 1

7.30PM

TWELFTH NIGHT

KC

SAT 2

12PM · 5PM TWELFTH NIGHT

KC

FRI 8

4.30PM · 7.30PM

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT

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