Postgraduate Season 2014

POST GRADUATE season 2014

Welcome

to Mountview’s postgraduate season

I am pleased to introduce this year’s season of work from our postgraduate performers and directors. Our postgraduate courses consistently attract diverse groups of talented people and this year is no exception.

The postgraduate performers present three works about the foibles of family. Louisa May Alcott’s classic Little Women is brought to life by our musical theatre students while the actors perform John Guare’s TonyAward winning The House of Blue Leaves and Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall’s adaptation of Eduardo de Filippo’s Saturday, Sunday, Monday.

Our MA in Theatre Directing has long been producing directors at the cutting edge of British theatre.

Notable sucesses from recent years include Michael Fentiman, Maria Aberg and Michael Longhurst. This year’s students have chosen a diverse array of plays that demonstrate the vibrancy and variety of their skills from Marivaux to Mark Ravenhill.

There is still time to book your place on one of our summer courses, whether you are keen to dip your toe in to drama school training or are an amateur actor or director looking to expand your knowledge.

I look forward to welcoming you.

Stephen Jameson Principal and Artistic Director

President Dame Judi Dench

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Principal & Artistic Director Stephen Jameson

Chairman Vikki Heywood CBE Executive Director Sarah Preece

Board of Directors Tony Ageh · Sir Brendan Barber · Ann Fossey · Ibinabo Jack · Andrew Parker · Paul Roberts OBE · Patrick Spottiswoode · Vincent Wang Artistic Associates Maria Aberg · Annabel Arden · Alecky Blythe · Brian Cox CBE · Howard Goodall CBE · Douglas Henshall · Amanda Holden · Stephen Jeffreys · Terry Johnson · Kwame Kwei-Armah Twiggy Lawson · Eddie Marsan · Elaine Paige OBE · Roy Williams OBE

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Contents 4 · PG DIRECTORS' SEASON 6 · THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES 7 · SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY 8 · LITTLE WOMEN 9 · SHORT COURSES 10 · VENUES 11 · SUPPORT US 12 · DIARY

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POST GRADUATE DIRECTORS' SEASON A season of free theatre showcasing the work of our MA Theatre Directing students Venue KARAMEL CLUB

To Book 020 8826 9216

Industry Bookings 020 8829 0036 marketing@mountview.org.uk For more information about our MA in Theatre Directing and our other Masters programmes please visit www.mountview.org.uk.

New for 2014 is our MA in Creative Producing, applications are open now. #PGDirectorsMV

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One Can Work With That

by Oded Liphshitz translated by Sveta Azriel

Directed by Sveta Azriel Ron and Dana are eager to fall in love. Luckily Vigor and Jane Doe are on hand to teach them how it’s done. Will the course of true love run smooth or will things go as badly as expected?

SAT 5 JUL · 7.30PM | WED 9 JUL · 7.30PM | FRI 11 JUL · 5PM | SAT 12 JUL · 5PM

Games of Love and Chance

by David K Barnes inspired by Marivaux

Directed by Roxy Cook When two members of the wealthy elite are faced with an arranged marriage they quickly swap places with their servants in a bid to spy on one another. A farcical tale of clumsy romance and mistaken identities set to the tune of a live jazz band.

MON 7 JUL · 7.30PM | THU 10 JUL · 5PM | FRI 11 JUL · 7.30PM | SAT 12 JUL · 2.30PM

Me and My Friend

by Gillian Plowman

Directed by Carey Fitzhugh Two 'odd' couples are thrown prematurely out of a psychiatric hospital. Oz, Bunny, Robin and Julia negotiate life’s logistics and readjust to the niceties of social intercourse.

TUE 8 JUL · 7.30PM | WED 9 JUL · 5PM | THU 10 JUL · 7.30PM | SAT 12 JUL · 7.30PM

Edgar & Annabel

by Sam Holcroft

Directed by Eloise Lally A young couple prepare dinner, but something isn't right. In a city not so different from our own, a group of freedom fighters attempt to stand up to an Orwellian establishment in increasingly perilous circumstances.

TUE 22 JUL · 7.30PM | THU 24 JUL · 7.30PM | FRI 25 JUL · 5PM | SAT 26 JUL · 5PM

The Dumb Waiter

by Harold Pinter

Directed by Biancanives Togliani Two hit-men are in a basement reading the newspaper and waiting for their assignment. A dumb waiter keeps delivering orders, but there is no food. Will they have a victim? Who will it be?

WED 23 JUL · 7.30PM | THU 24 JUL · 5PM | FRI 25 JUL · 7.30PM | SAT 26 JUL · 2.30PM

The Broken Circle Breakdown

by Johan Heldenbergh & Mieke Dobbels

Adapted and directed by Hannah Boland Elsie and Dominic are an English couple who play American bluegrass music for a living. When tragedy strikes and their young daughter dies they are compelled to tell their story, with the help of their friends, through the music.

TUE 5 AUG · 7.30PM | FRI 8 AUG · 5PM & 7.30PM | SAT 9 AUG · 2.30PM

pool (no water)

by Mark Ravenhill

Directed by Imogen Beech A well-known, successful artist invites her old group of artist friends to her luxurious new home and swimming pool. For one night only it is as if nothing has changed, but then a terrible accident unfolds.

WED 6 AUG · 7.30PM | THU 7 AUG · 5PM & 7.30PM | SAT 9 AUG · 5PM

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THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES

By John Guare | Directed by Jacqui Somerville

Venue UNICORN THEATRE

Performances THU 17 JUL · 7.30PM SAT 19 JUL · 7.30PM TUE 22 JUL · 7.30PM THU 24 JUL · 7.30PM FRI 25 JUL · 2PM SAT 26 JUL · 3PM

Tickets £7.50

To Book 020 7645 0560 MOUNTVIEW.ORG.UK/SHOWS

Industry Bookings 020 8829 0036 marketing@mountview.org.uk

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It's 1965 in Queens, New York and the Pope is in town. A would-be songwriter is having an affair behind the back of his schizophrenic wife. His son has gone AWOL from military school and some uninvited guests are at the door. Absurdism, celebrity, desire and longing collide in this Tony-Award winning play by John Guare (Six Degrees of Separation).

An amateur production presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Ltd.

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SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY

By Eduardo de Filippo | English Adaptation by Keith Waterhouse & Willis Hall Directed by Michael Howcroft

Venue UNICORN THEATRE

Performances FRI 18 JUL · 7.30PM SAT 19 JUL · 2PM WED 23 JUL · 2PM · 7.30PM FRI 25 JUL · 7.30PM SAT 26 JUL · 11AM

Tickets £7.50

To Book 020 7645 0560 MOUNTVIEW.ORG.UK/SHOWS

Industry Bookings 020 8829 0036 marketing@mountview.org.uk

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A feuding Neapolitan family are preparing a traditional Sunday dinner. Tempers flare. There are generational conflicts, a lover’s quarrel, and someone has complained about the food.

Colourful characters season this rich Italian comedy adapted by the masters of domestic drama Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall (Billy Liar).

An amateur production presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Ltd.

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LITTLE WOMEN The Broadway Musical Book by Allan Knee | Music by Jason Howland | Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott | Directed by Caroline Leslie

Venue BERNIE GRANT ARTS CENTRE

Performances THU 31 JUL · 7.30PM · CAST 1 FRI 1 AUG · 7.30PM · CAST 2 SAT 2 AUG · 2PM · CAST 2 SAT 2 AUG · 7.30PM · CAST 1 TUE 5 AUG · 7.30PM · CAST 2 WED 6 AUG · 2PM · CAST 1 WED 6 AUG · 7.30PM · CAST 2 THU 7 AUG · 7.30PM · CAST 1 FRI 8 AUG · 2PM · CAST 2 FRI 8 AUG · 7.30PM · CAST 1 SAT 9 AUG · 2PM · CAST 1 SAT 9 AUG · 7.30PM · CAST 2

Tickets £7.50

To Book 020 8365 5450 BERNIEGRANTCENTRE.CO.UK

Industry Bookings 020 8829 0036 marketing@mountview.org.uk

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The four March sisters do their best to make ends meet and keep their spirits up while their father is serving in the American Civil War. Romantic Meg, tomboy writer Jo, affected Amy, sensitive Beth and their beloved Marmee are brought to life in this musical version of Louisa May Alcott’s semi-autobiographical classic.

An amateur production presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York.

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Short Courses Mountview’s evening, weekend and holiday courses offer adults and young people alike the opportunity to experience professional training in one of the UK’s leading drama schools.

Summer Experience for Amateur Actors & Directors

Foundation in Acting | Musical Theatre

Intensive six-day courses for amateur actors and musical theatre performers aged 21+ provide a concentrated experience of professional coaching, whilst a weekend of workshops for directors introduce new theatre skills and techniques.

One-year courses designed to equip students with a solid base of skills, discipline and experience. Taught by Mountview’s core creative staff the part-time acting and full-time musical theatre foundations provide rigorous training and a stepping stone to further study.

Introduction to Drama School

Young People’s Classes

Two-week summer courses in acting and musical theatre for young people aged 17+ who are planning on applying to drama school. Skills classes, rehearsals and a final performance are combined with useful audition tips and practice.

If you are 24 or under and have a passion to perform, Mountview offers the opportunity to work with professional directors, actors and choreographers alongside other young people in creative workshops and performances.

Saturday, evening and summer classes cover acting, street dance and musical theatre.

Find out more: MOUNTVIEW.ORG.UK/SHORTCOURSES · 020 8826 9217

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Venues Unicorn Theatre | Karamel Club | Bernie Grant Arts Centre

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Free on-street parking after 6.30pm

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Bernie Grant Arts Centre ADDRESS

BERNIE GRANT ARTS CENTRE

Town Hall Approach Road, Tottenham Green, N15 4RX

TOTTENHAM GREEN

THE COLLEGE OF HARINGEY, ENFIELD & NORTH EAST LONDON

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Pay and display parking available SOUTH TOTTENHAM STATION

Support Us Mountview not only provides world-class vocational training for the actors, musical theatre performers, directors and technical theatre specialists but also works with 240 local children every weekend, half of whom receive bursaries to enable them to attend.

As an educational performing arts charity,

only 30% of our income is supported by public funding (for a limited number of student bursaries). To continue to offer high quality training to our students as well as deliver meaningful and creative opportunities to young people in and around our local borough of Haringey we need your support.

Find out more: MOUNTVIEW.ORG.UK/SUPPORT-US

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diary SAT 5 JUL

7.30PM

ONE CAN WORK WITH THAT

KARAMEL CLUB

MON 7 JUL

7.30PM

GAMES OF LOVE AND CHANCE

KARAMEL CLUB

TUE 8 JUL

7.30PM

ME AND MY FRIEND

KARAMEL CLUB

WED 9 JUL

5PM

ME AND MY FRIEND

KARAMEL CLUB

WED 9 JUL

7.30PM

ONE CAN WORK WITH THAT

KARAMEL CLUB

THU 10 JUL

5PM

GAMES OF LOVE AND CHANCE

KARAMEL CLUB

THU 10 JUL

7.30PM

ME AND MY FRIEND

KARAMEL CLUB

FRI 11 JUL

5PM

ONE CAN WORK WITH THAT

KARAMEL CLUB

FRI 11 JUL

7.30PM

GAMES OF LOVE AND CHANCE

KARAMEL CLUB

SAT 12 JUL

2.30PM

GAMES OF LOVE AND CHANCE

KARAMEL CLUB

SAT 12 JUL

5PM

ONE CAN WORK WITH THAT

KARAMEL CLUB

SAT 12 JUL

7.30PM

ME AND MY FRIEND

KARAMEL CLUB

THU 17 JUL

7.30PM

THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES

UNICORN THEATRE

FRI 18 JUL

7.30PM

SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY

UNICORN THEATRE

SAT 19 JUL

2PM

SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY

UNICORN THEATRE

SAT 19 JUL

7.30PM

THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES

UNICORN THEATRE

TUE 22 JUL

7.30PM

THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES

UNICORN THEATRE

TUE 22 JUL

7.30PM

EDGAR & ANNABEL

KARAMEL CLUB

WED 23 JUL

2PM · 7.30PM

SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY

UNICORN THEATRE

WED 23 JUL

7.30PM

THE DUMB WAITER

KARAMEL CLUB

THU 24 JUL

5PM

THE DUMB WAITER

KARAMEL CLUB

THU 24 JUL

7.30PM

EDGAR & ANNABEL

KARAMEL CLUB

THU 24 JUL

7.30PM

THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES

UNICORN THEATRE

FRI 25 JUL

2PM

THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES

UNICORN THEATRE

FRI 25 JUL

5PM

EDGAR & ANNABEL

KARAMEL CLUB

FRI 25 JUL

7.30PM

THE DUMB WAITER

KARAMEL CLUB

FRI 25 JUL

7.30PM

SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY

UNICORN THEATRE

SAT 26 JUL

11AM

SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY

UNICORN THEATRE

SAT 26 JUL

2.30PM

THE DUMB WAITER

KARAMEL CLUB

SAT 26 JUL

3PM

THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES

UNICORN THEATRE

SAT 26 JUL

5PM

EDGAR & ANNABEL

KARAMEL CLUB

THU 31 JUL

7.30PM

LITTLE WOMEN

BERNIE GRANT ARTS CENTRE

FRI 1 AUG

7.30PM

LITTLE WOMEN

BERNIE GRANT ARTS CENTRE

SAT 2 AUG

2PM · 7.30PM

LITTLE WOMEN

BERNIE GRANT ARTS CENTRE

TUE 5 AUG

7.30PM

LITTLE WOMEN

BERNIE GRANT ARTS CENTRE

TUE 5 AUG

7.30PM

THE BROKEN CIRCLE BREAKDOWN

KARAMEL CLUB

WED 6 AUG

2PM · 7.30PM

LITTLE WOMEN

BERNIE GRANT ARTS CENTRE

WED 6 AUG

7.30PM

POOL (NO WATER)

KARAMEL CLUB

THU 7 AUG

5PM · 7.30PM

POOL (NO WATER)

KARAMEL CLUB

THU 7 AUG

7.30PM

LITTLE WOMEN

BERNIE GRANT ARTS CENTRE

FRI 8 AUG

2PM · 7.30PM

LITTLE WOMEN

BERNIE GRANT ARTS CENTRE

FRI 8 AUG

5PM · 7.30PM

THE BROKEN CIRCLE BREAKDOWN

KARAMEL CLUB

SAT 9 AUG

2.30PM

THE BROKEN CIRCLE BREAKDOWN

KARAMEL CLUB

SAT 9 AUG

5PM

POOL (NO WATER)

KARAMEL CLUB

SAT 9 AUG

2PM · 7.30PM

LITTLE WOMEN

BERNIE GRANT ARTS CENTRE

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