Mountview Catalyst Festival 2019

20 JUNE - 20 JULY

BURSTING ONTO PECKHAM'S THEATRE SCENE THIS SUMMER A DYNAMIC FESTIVAL OF THEATRE CELEBRATING THE WORK OF 2019’S MA THEATRE DIRECTORS AND CREATIVE PRODUCERS

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DIRECTORS' SHOWCASE JUNE WEEK ONE

WEEK TWO

Mozart!

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Thu 20, 6pm & 8pm Book & Lyrics by Michael Kunze Music by Sylvester Levay Directed by Séimí Campbell Produced by Grace Dickson Accompanied by an electrifying rock score, Mozart! tells the story of the man behind the music. A child prodigy with the brightest of futures and a life torn between brilliance and self-destruction.

This Bitter Earth

Fri 21, 6pm & 8pm

By Harrison David Rivers Directed by Peter Cieply Produced by Alex Deacon Neil is a privileged white activist fighting for #blacklivesmatter.

Jesse is a queer black playwright reluctant to join any fight.

Navigating their complicated love awakens both, but at a terrible cost.

Originally Commissioned and Produced at The New Conservatory Theatre Center, September 22, 2017, San Francisco, California, Ed Decker, Artistic Director.

Little Fools

Sat 22, 6pm & 8pm

By Brooke Jones & Holly Kellingray Directed by Alastair Norton Produced by Rebecca Lyle Little Fools follows two sisters whose lives are tainted by someone they thought they trusted. Blending true events with spoken word this show explores the impact that the people around you have on how you see the world.

Thu 27, 6pm & 8pm

By Mark Ravenhill Directed by Jasper Frost Produced by Paige Evans A young starlet in B-movie hell, a Hollywood producer with the perfect pitch for her. A poisonous satire on the dark state of the modern film industry.

Worlds End

Fri 28, 6pm & 8pm

By Paul Sellar Directed by Spike Hart Produced by Lacey Ruttley Kat is moving out of the London flat she shares with her ex. Her best friend and the new man in her life are on hand to help.

Worlds End is a love story for the 21st century.

Island Town

Sat 29, 6pm & 8pm

By Simon Longman Directed by Catherine Cranfield Produced by Lydia Harrison Kate, Sam and Pete are stuck in a dead end town, but they've got cheap cider and their whole lives ahead of them. They're going to break away – all roads lead somewhere else, right?

JULY WEEK THREE HYSTERIA or Fragments of an Analysis of an Obsessional Neurosis

Thu 4, 6pm & 8pm

By Terry Johnson Directed by Jacopo Panizza Produced by Guillaume Doussin A journey into the depths of the unconscious, this darkly comic tale explores trauma with a sprinkling of Surrealism.

Sigmund Freud vs. Salvador Dalí - but, now, the doctor is the patient. Will he melt?

This amateur production of “Hysteria” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD a Concord Theatricals Company

Dokunnu

Fri 5, 6pm & 8pm Written and Directed by Celeste Produced by Corey Reynolds Will just wants to party with his best mate James. His father is pressuring him to marry a nice English girl and his Black girlfriend Sarah wants a baby. Dokunnu is a new play that explores familial bonds, intercultural relationships and secrets.

Every You Every Me

Sat 6, 6pm & 8pm

By Barney Norris Directed by Will Holyhead Produced by Mat Page A play about coping, rebellion and opening your A level results.

Every You Every Me explores the boundaries between childhood and adulthood, sanity and madness.

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PRODUCERS' SHOWCASE JULY WEEK FOUR Bit of Sunshine

Tue 9, 7:30pm & Sat 13, 9pm

By Nicole Zweiback Directed by Katie Coull & Ed Theakston Designed by Ioana Curelea Produced by Guillaume Doussin Kira's eating disorder threatened to shatter everything in her path.

In Nicole Zweiback’s poignant coming-of-age story, a young woman tries to comprehend her life in a messy world obsessed with perfection.

In association with We Are Kilter

One Man, One Plant

Wed 10, 7pm & Sat 13, 7:30pm

By Matt Lloyd Produced by Mat Page Follow the comical encounters of two unlikely friends. Be prepared to laugh, cry and laugh some more as you witness one man and his plant sparking friendly relationships with anyone… including the audience

Eliza Von Poppins Presents…

A Practically Perfect Guide to Living Wed 10, 8:30pm & Sat 13, 5:30pm

By Rosie Williamson Directed by Courtney Larkin Arrangements and Musical Direction by Matthew Samer Produced by Leigh Spence

Eliza von Poppins’ musical life coaching programme invites you to visualise your dreams, practise gratitude and adopt the mantras of Julie Andrews. But singing ‘I Have Confidence’ only gets you so far…

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WINDED

Thu 11, 7pm & Sat 13, 4pm

By Amy Le Rossignol Directed by Charlie Norburn Dramaturgy by Thomas Ryalls Produced by Rebecca Lyle Anxiety = (likelihood x awfulness) ÷ (coping + rescue). Factor in OCD, a spontaneous house party and three boxes of chardonnay.

Try and survive.

Surprise Party

Thu 11, 8:30pm & Sat 13, 11am Devised by Chloe Mashiter, Corey Reynolds and David Alwyn You're invited to a party. A surprise party, so try to keep it secret. There'll be food, games and presents. She might not always have been one for parties, but it's about time we threw her one. Please RSVP.

Facehugger

Fri 12, 7pm & Sat 13, 2:30pm

By Louis Rembges Directed by Emily Aboud Produced by Grace Dickson Matt’s coming out went fine. It’s just that all the cupboard doors are open and there’s something wrong with his mum in the kitchen and it sounds like the Starbucks down the road is being held at gunpoint. He’d answer his ever-ringing phone but he’s already talking to someone, thank you very much.

Tumours

Fri 12 , 8:30pm & Sat 13, 12:30pm

By Ashleigh Laurence Directed by Chris Yarnell Produced by Lydia Harrison Jay is 27. For one more day.

And she reckons she's about to die. It's not all that rational, but whoever let that get in the way of a premature death fantasy?

JULY WEEK FIVE Something is always going to happen Tue 16 & Sat 20, 7:30pm Devised & Performed by Celine Kutevu Directed & Produced by Cory Duffill

From the depths of the black room appears something.

It moves slowly like a hunter.

When the silhouette shifts, the figure is revealed.

In association with DEAD PIG

Not All Men

Wed 17, 7pm & Sat 20, 5:30pm Devised, Performed & Produced

by Alex Deacon Direct from the Edinburgh Fringe, Not All Men is an eclectic, show blurring the lines of spoken word and stand-up. Alex takes us through his memories of growing up a little differently…

Sandwiched

Wed 17, 8:30pm & Sat 20, 9pm Directed by Rosie Thomas Written, Performed & Produced

by Paige Evans P has decided to never leave her room again and has created a world of her own. It's like when you make your own sandwich: sometimes you want to eat the same thing every day. Until that thing begins to eat you.

In association with Ravenous

A Game Not Lost

Thu 18, 7pm & Sat 20, 2:30pm Written & Directed by Dorothy Kay Produced by Amber Ryder Sit down for a game of mahjong with one of the most feared and powerful women of all time, Ching Shih. With each wrong move, Ching recounts a small part of her controversial history.

The Cloak of Visibility

Thu 18, 8:30pm & Sat 20, 12:30pm

By Louise Breckon-Richards Directed by Natasha Markou Produced by Marie-Elena Nash 'Be as many things as you can: be a perfect working mother, be a ravenous lover, be invisible.'

When Amy loses her job, she hides it from her family, spending each day wandering the streets of London trying to find meaning.

48/52

Fri 19, 7pm & Sat 20, 11am

By Steve Waters Directed by Danaja Wass & Associates Produced by Dahna Borojevic 48/52 is a comic, poignant account of the personal impact of Brexit on a Remainer marooned in Middle England. Soon, he finds himself starting to hate his neighbours…

In association with Stage Inn

TICKET PRICES 20 JUNE - 19 JULY 1 SHOW FOR £6/£5* 2 SHOWS FOR £10/£8*

SUPER SATURDAYS 13 & 20 JULY

UP TO 2 SHOWS FOR £6.50/£6* UP TO 3 SHOWS FOR £7.50/£6* EACH ADDITIONAL SHOW £2.50/£2* WHEN BOOKED TOGETHER IN THE SAME TRANSACTION See 7 shows for just £17.50/£14*

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PIZZA + PLAYS

Better Than Sex : The Story of Mae West

Fri 19, 8:30pm & Sat 20, 4pm Written & Directed by Emily Hutt Produced by Lacey Ruttley A tantalising, timeless cabaret reflecting on the infamous 1930’s sex symbol Mae West.

Enjoy the rise and demise of her scandalous career, including live performances of the songs that made her famous.

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COME FIND OUT Southwark residents receive a discounted rate for our tickets with a Southwark Presents card. To get yours visit southwark.gov.uk and search 'Southwark Presents Card'.

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SUPER

SATURDAYS 13 AND 20 JULY 2019

2 SATURDAYS 14 SHOWS Super Saturdays are an exciting new addition to Catalyst Festival. 14 of the Festival’s shows will be taking place across two Saturdays, with seven solo shows on each day in Mountview’s Backstage Theatre, giving you the opportunity to see exciting, diverse and emerging work all in once place. Immerse yourself in Peckham’s own fringe theatre scene.

Mountview’s Backstage Theatre is just one place where you can be entertained during Catalyst's Super Saturdays. Mountview's atrium will also be hosting a range of art including installation pieces and live music to make sure the performance doesn’t stop when the show ends.

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FREE WORKSHOPS

THE HOME PROJECT SATURDAY 13 AND 20 JULY, 1:30PM Are you based in Peckham? Do you have a story to tell?

We’re looking for storytellers to be part of this initial phase of Mountview’s Home Project, an installation that will form part of a programme of work to galvanise the local community.

Joining Peckham resident, artist and Mountview Executive Director Sarah Preece to explore different approaches to telling your stories and sharing your experiences of what Peckham means to you. Stories can be biographical, and include artefacts, music, photographs, or any other historical materials.

All ages are welcome and no prior experience is required. Just come along with a story to tell and a passion for Peckham.

BOOK TICKETS AND FIND OUT MORE AT MOUNTVIEW.ORG.UK

INDUSTRY EVENTS

SATURDAY 13 AND 20 JULY, 6:30PM THEATRE-MAKING AND THE SOLO SHOW Want to find out more about making a solo show? If you’re a performer, director, producer, designer or just a keen theatre-goer, come to our talk on Saturday 13 July to meet professional theatre-makers and expand your toolkit. Share your knowledge, experiences and enthusiasm with like-minded individuals supported by guest speakers working in the solo theatre field.

VENUE FOR THE SOLO: VENUES AND PROGRAMMING Our second Super Saturday features Venue for the Solo, where venues and theatre-makers can meet, discuss and move towards programming quality solo work. Whether you run a venue or are in search of a space for your own solo show, come along on Saturday 20 July to find out more. Hosted by established performance venues around London.

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CATALYST DIRECTORS' SHOWCASE THU 20 JUN

6PM 8PM

MOZART! MOZART!

FRI 21 JUN

6PM 8PM

THIS BITTER EARTH THIS BITTER EARTH

SAT 22 JUN

6PM 8PM

THU 27 JUN

CATALYST PRODUCERS' SHOWCASE TUE 9 JUL

7.30PM

BIT OF SUNSHINE

WED 10 JUL

7PM 8.30PM

ONE MAN, ONE PLANT A PRACTICALLY PERFECT GUIDE TO LIVING

LITTLE FOOLS LITTLE FOOLS

THU 11 JUL

7PM 8.30PM

WINDED SURPRISE PARTY

6PM 8PM

PRODUCT PRODUCT

FRI 12 JUL

7PM 8.30PM

FACEHUGGER TUMOURS

FRI 28 JUN

6PM 8PM

WORLDS END WORLDS END

SAT 13 JUL

SAT 29 JUN

6PM 8PM

ISLAND TOWN ISLAND TOWN

11AM 12.30PM 1.30PM

THU 4 JUL

6PM 8PM

HYSTERIA HYSTERIA

FRI 5 JUL

6PM 8PM

DOKUNNU DOKUNNU

SAT 6 JUL

6PM 8PM

EVERY YOU EVERY ME EVERY YOU EVERY ME

BACKSTAGE THEATRE MOUNTVIEW HOW TO BOOK In person 120 PECKHAM HILL STREET Entrance on Peckham Square

By phone 020 8881 2201

SUPER SATURDAY

2.30PM 4PM 5.30PM 6.30PM 7.30PM 9PM

SURPRISE PARTY TUMOURS HOME PROJECT WORKSHOP FACEHUGGER WINDED A PRACTICALLY PERFECT GUIDE TO LIVING INDUSTRY EVENT ONE MAN, ONE PLANT BIT OF SUNSHINE

TUE 16 JUL

7.30PM

SOMETHING IS ALWAYS GOING TO HAPPEN

WED 17 JUL

7PM 8.30PM

NOT ALL MEN SANDWICHED

THU 18 JUL

7PM 8.30PM

A GAME NOT LOST THE CLOAK OF VISIBILITY

FRI 19 JUL

7PM 8.30PM

48/52 BETTER THAN SEX: THE STORY OF MAE WEST

SAT 20 JUL

11AM 12.30PM 1.30PM

SUPER SATURDAY

2.30PM 4PM 5.30PM 6.30PM 7.30PM 9PM

48/52 THE CLOAK OF VISIBILITY HOME PROJECT WORKSHOP A GAME NOT LOST BETTER THAN SEX: THE STORY OF MAE WEST NOT ALL MEN INDUSTRY EVENT SOMETHING IS ALWAYS GOING TO HAPPEN SANDWICHED

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