SUMMER SEASON 2015
Welcome to Mountview's Summer Season
Founded in 1945, Mountview is one of the UK’s leading drama schools with 400 students studying on foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Our vocational training covers all aspects of theatre arts including acting, musical theatre, actor musicianship, theatre direction, creative producing, writing musicals, musical direction and theatre production arts. Courses are validated by University of East Anglia and accredited by Drama UK. Coming up this summer we have a great range of courses for adults and young people looking to
sharpen their performance or backstage skills and to get a taste of Mountview life. Find out all about the courses on offer and about free places available to Haringey residents on pages 10 - 13. We produce 28 public productions in theatres across London and the south east each year but couldn’t do this without your ongoing help as audience members and supporters. To find out more about how you can help us continue to provide the finest theatre arts training please see page 9.
Stephen Jameson Principal and Artistic Director
PRESIDENT Dame Judi Dench CH DBE · CHAIRMAN Vikki Heywood CBE · PRINCIPAL & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Stephen Jameson · EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Sarah Preece · BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tony Ageh
OBE
· Sir Brendan Barber · Ibinabo Jack · Andrew Parker
· Paul Roberts OBE · Patrick Spottiswoode · Hamble Wallace · Vincent Wang · ARTISTIC ASSOCIATES Maria Aberg · Annabel Arden · Paul Arditti · Neil Austin · Alecky Blythe · Paul Clay · Lindsey Coulson · Brian Cox CBE · David Edelstein · Howard Goodall CBE · Douglas Henshall · Amanda Holden · Michael Pennington · Stephen Jeffreys · Terry Johnson · Kwame Kwei-Armah OBE · Twiggy Lawson · Eddie Marsan · Elaine Paige OBE · Roy Williams OBE · Anton Woodward OBE
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UNTITLED 2015
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FEATHERS IN THE SNOW
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GREASE
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MARY SHELLEY
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LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST
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SUPPORT US
10. SUMMER SCHOOLS 13.
SATURDAY CLASSES
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VENUES
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DIARY
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UNTITLED 2015 A new play by Philip Ridley · Directed by Max Barton Venue SHOREDITCH TOWN HALL
Performances TUE 2 JUN · 7.30PM WED 3 JUN · 7.30PM THU 4 JUN · 7.30PM FRI 5 JUN · 7.30PM SAT 6 JUN · 3PM
Tickets £10 (£7.50 concs)
To Book shoreditchtownhall.com Booking fees may apply
Industry Bookings 020 8881 2201 enquiries@mountview.org.uk
© Philip Ridley
A secret journey of terrors and truths.
#UntitledMV
Firebrand playwright Philip Ridley has teamed up with director Max Barton under commission from Mountview to create a new play exploring disenfranchised youth, the current global crisis and the fractured ways stories can be told. Staged as an immersive journey through The Ditch at Shoreditch Town Hall this is an exploratory, surprising and unmissable event.
This new play by Philip Ridley was commissioned by Mountview.
Ridley and Barton most recently worked together on the critically acclaimed production of Piranha Heights, nominated for Best Production, Best Director and Best Set Designer at the Off West End Awards in 2014.
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FEATHERS IN THE SNOW By Philip Ridley · Directed by Ed Stambollouian Venue UNICORN THEATRE
Performances WED 10 JUN · 7PM THU 11 JUN · 7PM FRI 12 JUN · 7PM SAT 13 JUN · 2PM SAT 13 JUN · 7PM
Tickets £10 (£7.50 concs)
To Book 020 7645 0560 mountview.org.uk/shows
Industry Bookings 020 8881 2201 enquiries@mountview.org.uk
#FeathersMV An amateur production by arrangement with Knight Hall Agency Ltd.
In this story a decision is made. In this story a journey is taken. In this story is a talking leopard, a greedy king, a magical bird, a sea witch, a lost soldier, a devious dolphin, a war… and a trail of feathers in the snow. This is a magical story suitable for all the family about finding a home. Ed Stambollouian’s directing credits include Joe Lycett: Live at the Apollo (BBC), Wedding (Shoreditch Town Hall) and Blacktop Sky (Talawa Studio). He has assisted on some of the UK’s most acclaimed productions in recent years including The Pride, The Hothouse and Macbeth (Trafalgar Studios), The Merry Wives of Windsor (RSC) and The Lion in Winter (Theatre Royal Haymarket).
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GREASE Book, Music & Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey Directed by Jeremy Lloyd Thomas Venue BERNIE GRANT ARTS CENTRE
Performances THU 11 JUN · 7.30PM · CAST 1 FRI 12 JUN · 7.30PM · CAST 2 SAT 13 JUN · 2PM · CAST 2 SAT 13 JUN · 7.30PM · CAST 1 TUE 16 JUN · 7.30PM · CAST 2 WED 17 JUN · 7.30PM · CAST 1 THU 18 JUN · 7.30PM · CAST 2 FRI 19 JUN · 7.30PM · CAST 1 SAT 20 JUN · 2PM · CAST 1 SAT 20 JUN · 7.30PM · CAST 2
Tickets £10 (£7.50 concs)
To Book 020 8365 5450 berniegrantcentre.co.uk Booking fees may apply
Industry Bookings 020 8881 2201 enquiries@mountview.org.uk © Pixel 4 Images/Shutterstock
Transport yourself to 1950’s America and Rydell High School where the Pink Ladies and T-Birds rule the roost, and new girl Sandy bumps into her holiday romance. One of the world’s best-loved musicals, packed with hits (Beauty School Dropout, Summer Nights, You’re the One that I Want), this is the perfect show to start your summer. Jeremy divides his time between acting and directing and is a regular director at Mountview on shows including The Wedding Singer, My Fair Lady and Me And My Girl. Other directing projects include Sweet Revenge (Tabs Productions), Carousel (Landor Theatre/Almost Normal) and London Omnibus (This Stage Ltd/RADA Studios).
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#GreaseMV Grease is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), 570 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2100, New York, NY10018. www.theatricalrights.com
MARY SHELLEY By Helen Edmundson · Directed by Sally Ann Gritton Venue KARAMEL CLUB
Performances MON 15 JUN · 7.30PM · CAST 1 TUE 16 JUN · 7.30PM · CAST 2 WED 17 JUN · 7.30PM · CAST 1 THU 18 JUN · 7.30PM · CAST 2 FRI 19 JUN · 7.30PM · CAST 1 SAT 20 JUN · 2PM · CAST 2
Tickets £10 (£7.50 concs)
To Book 020 8881 2201 enquiries@mountview.org.uk
Industry Bookings 020 8881 2201 enquiries@mountview.org.uk
#MaryShelleyMV An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.
Mountview’s Musical Theatre students present this theatrical biography of Mary Shelley, one of history’s most acclaimed female writers. The play is an epic sweep through Shelley’s life from the 16-year-old living with anarchist father William Godwin to her meeting Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley and the consequences of their love affair. Sally Ann Gritton is the Head of Undergraduate Acting and Musical Theatre at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. Other directing credits include The Great Theatre of the World (Royal Festival Hall) and The War is Dead, Long Live the War in collaboration with James Dean Bradfield (ICA & tour).
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LOVE'SLABOUR'SLOST By William Shakespeare · Directed by Stephen Jameson Venue UNICORN THEATRE
Performances THU 18 JUN · 7PM FRI 19 JUN · 7PM SAT 20 JUN · 2PM SAT 20 JUN · 7PM
Tickets £10 (£7.50 concs)
To Book 020 7645 0560 mountview.org.uk/shows
Industry Bookings 020 8881 2201 enquiries@mountview.org.uk
#LovesMV
Four friends vow to steer clear of girls while they concentrate on their studies at an all-boys' college. But temptation soon arrives in the shape of a blue-stocking princess and her pals at the neighbouring girls' school. Will the boys be able to resist or will love conquer all? This production of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy is infused with classic 70's songs and will tour to the Shakespeare Festival at Germany’s Globe Theatre in Neuss. Stephen Jameson is the Principal and Artistic Director of Mountview. His Mountview directing credits include Dreaming America, The Producers and Curtains. Stephen was previously Associate Director at LAMDA where he directed over 70 productions.
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Support us We not only provide world-class vocational training for the actors, musical theatre performers, directors and technical theatre specialists but also work with 300 local children every week, 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 though the DaDA scheme. 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.
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summer schools FOR YOUNG ADULTS THREE-WEEK TRIPLE-THREAT MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER BOOT CAMP
THREE-WEEK ACTING SUMMER MASTERCLASS
17 years +
17 years +
Mon 20 Jul - Fri 7 Aug | £725
Mon 20 Jul - Fri 7 Aug | £725
Mountview has been training West End stars for 25 years. Join us and experience the best acting, singing and dance training and audition preparation.
An intensive boot camp in acting, voice and movement accompanied by a week devoted to Shakespeare and specialist audition workshops.
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SUMMEREXPERIENCES FORAMATEUR THEATREMAKERS SUMMER EXPERIENCE FOR AMATEUR ACTORS Thu 23 - Sat 25 Jul | £360 Three days, six masterclasses in Shakespeare, stage combat, text, voice and singing.
DIRECTOR'S WEEKEND Fri 24 - Sat 25 Jul | £240 Learn the techniques used by professional directors and get new ideas for your next production.
STAGE MANAGEMENT FOR AMATEUR ACTORS Thu 23 - Sat 25 Jul | £360 A weekend of masterclasses led by industry experts for backstage newcomers and old hands alike.
WARDROBE WEEKEND Thu 23 - Sat 25 Jul | £360 The art of making shows sparkle covering period dressing, specialist make-up techniques and millinery.
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SUMMER AT DRAMA SCHOOL If you love to perform join one of Mountiew's week-long summer courses and work with some amazing directors, actors and choreographers.
SCRATCH PERFORMANCE 12-16 years Mon 27 - Fri 31 Jul | £175 A week of dynamic workshops including freerunning, puppetry and stage combat.
MUSICAL THEATRE 12-16 years Mon 27 - Fri 31 Jul | £175 A fun week developing the triple-threat skills of acting, singing and dancing needed to be a musical theatre star.
ACTING 9-11, 12-16 years Mon 3 - Fri 7 Aug | £175 Do you want to be an actor? Spend the week learning the skills used by professional actors on stage and screen.
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SATURDAYCLASSES Fun and engaging weekly drama training at Mountview's north London studios. Ten weeks of classes from just £75. ACTING 6-11, 12-18 years Fun and creative sessions that spark imagination.
SONG & DANCE 6-11 years Bring music and performance together in dynamic workshops.
STREET DANCE 12-18 years Learn some fierce new moves to the latest tunes.
PERFORMANCE MIX 12-18 years Develop song-writing, singing, dance and musical theatre skills.
HARINGEY YOUNG PEOPLE’S BURSARIES With generous support from the Tottenham Grammar School Foundation Mountview is able to offer the Haringey Young People’s Bursary Scheme. The scheme provides tuition fee discounts enabling young people from Haringey to attend Mountview's weekend and summer classes. Each bursary is considered on an individual basis of financial need and different levels of assistance are awarded ranging from 30% to 100% of course fees. FOR DETAILS CALL 020 8826 9217.
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VENUES Karamel Club · Bernie Grant Arts Centre · Shoreditch Town Hall · Unicorn Theatre
KARAMEL CLUB WOOD GREEN STATION
ADDRESS
Coburg Road, Wood Green, N22 6UJ WOOD GREEN COMMON
TUBE
Wood Green (Piccadilly Line) BUS
29 · 67 · 121 · 123 · 141 · 144 · 184 · 221 · 230 · 232 · 243 · 329 · W3 · W4
KARAMEL CLUB
CAR
Free on-street parking after 6.30pm
THE MALL WOOD GREEN
To book pre-theatre dinner and interval drinks, visit karamelrestaurant.com
BERNIE GRANT ARTS CENTRE BERNIE GRANT ARTS CENTRE
TOTTENHAM GREEN
THE COLLEGE OF HARINGEY, ENFIELD & NORTH EAST LONDON
ADDRESS
Town Hall Approach Road, Tottenham Green, N15 4RX TUBE
Seven Sisters (Victoria Line) SEVEN SISTERS STATION SEVEN SISTERS RAIL
BUS
41 · 123 · 149 · 230 · 243 · 259 · 341 · 476 CAR
Pay and display parking available
SOUTH TOTTENHAM STATION
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SHOREDITCH TOWN HALL HOXTON STATION
ADDRESS
380 Old Street, EC1V 9LT TUBE
HOXTON SQUARE
Old Street (Northern Line) – Exit 2 Shoreditch High Street (Overground)
OLD STREET STATION
BUS
SHOREDITCH TOWN HALL
26 · 35 · 47 · 48 · 55 · 67 · 78 · 135 · 141 · 149 · 205 · 214 · 242 · 243 CAR
SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET STATION
Pay and display parking on Hoxton Square
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Pay and Display parking available at QPark Butler’s Wharf, a five-minute walk from the theatre
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DIARY TUE 2 JUN
7.30PM
UNTITLED 2015
SHOREDITCH TOWN HALL
WED 3 JUN
7.30PM
UNTITLED 2015
SHOREDITCH TOWN HALL
THU 4 JUN
7.30PM
UNTITLED 2015
SHOREDITCH TOWN HALL
FRI 5 JUN
7.30PM
UNTITLED 2015
SHOREDITCH TOWN HALL
SAT 6 JUN
3PM
UNTITLED 2015
SHOREDITCH TOWN HALL
WED 10 JUN
7PM
FEATHERS IN THE SNOW
UNICORN THEATRE
THU 11 JUN
7PM
FEATHERS IN THE SNOW
UNICORN THEATRE
THU 11 JUN
7.30PM
GREASE
BERNIE GRANT ARTS CENTRE
FRI 12 JUN
7PM
FEATHERS IN THE SNOW
UNICORN THEATRE
FRI 12 JUN
7.30PM
GREASE
BERNIE GRANT ARTS CENTRE
SAT 13 JUN
2PM 路 7PM
FEATHERS IN THE SNOW
UNICORN THEATRE
SAT 13 JUN
2PM 路 7.30PM
GREASE
BERNIE GRANT ARTS CENTRE
MON 15 JUN
7.30PM
MARY SHELLEY
KARAMEL CLUB
TUE 16 JUN
7.30PM
GREASE
BERNIE GRANT ARTS CENTRE
TUE 16 JUN
7.30PM
MARY SHELLEY
KARAMEL CLUB
WED 17 JUN
7.30PM
GREASE
BERNIE GRANT ARTS CENTRE
WED 17 JUN
7.30PM
MARY SHELLEY
KARAMEL CLUB
THU 18 JUN
7PM
LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST
UNICORN THEATRE
THU 18 JUN
7.30PM
MARY SHELLEY
KARAMEL CLUB
THU 18 JUN
7.30PM
GREASE
BERNIE GRANT ARTS CENTRE
FRI 19 JUN
7PM
LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST
UNICORN THEATRE
FRI 19 JUN
7.30PM
MARY SHELLEY
KARAMEL CLUB
FRI 19 JUN
7.30PM
GREASE
BERNIE GRANT ARTS CENTRE
SAT 20 JUN
2PM 路 7PM
LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST
UNICORN THEATRE
SAT 20 JUN
2PM
MARY SHELLEY
KARAMEL CLUB
SAT 20 JUN
2PM 路 7.30PM
GREASE
BERNIE GRANT ARTS CENTRE
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