Theatre Alibi By Daniel Jamieson
COBBO 2009
Theatre Alibi By Daniel Jamieson Touring Spring 2016 The house had shivered, like someone had slammed the front door, only it lasted for two or three seconds. It was round twenty to five and already getting dark. I called for Alice, who d gone to get some apples from the shed and went outside. I could hear the sliding of earth and pebbles tumbling. The sound was coming from our lawn but it wasn t a sound that belonged on a lawn. The turf was hanging down like a torn carpet over the edge of a neat hole in the earth about twelve feet across it was a funnel going down out of sight into darkness. There was cold air rushing out of it that smelt of damp cellars. And Alice had fallen down there What happens when terra firma isn t firm at all?
Sinkholes are an extraordinary phenomenon. Huge gaping chasms that appear in the blink of an eye and swallow whole buildings, cars, people The hole that Alice falls down is caused by the collapse of an old mine. And the whole town is riddled with old mineshafts, like Gruyère cheese... Falling tells the emotionally powerful story of Alice and her mother Claire and charts what happens when what you thought was solid is, quite literally, undermined. As the shockwaves reverberate, normal day-to day life seems like a dream and terror is just a heartbeat away. Theatre Alibi use powerful performance, projection and a thrilling soundscape to tell an intimate and unnerving story.
Theatre Alibi Theatre Alibi are contemporary storytellers with an excellent reputation for distinctive new work that s visually and physically inventive. Our productions make the most of the live nature of theatre actors and musicians are absolutely present with their audience. And we delight in revealing acts of transformation that would often be confined to the wings. The company integrates a wide range of other art forms into its work and recent productions have featured animation, live art, film, photography and music both live and recorded. Our work includes original new work and adaptations and we tour to both small and mid-scale theatres. Past productions include Hammer & Tongs, Curiosity Shop, Goucher s War, The Ministry of Fear, Cobbo, Caught and One in a Million. Theatre Alibi is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation and is also funded by Devon County Council and Exeter City Council. See our website for more details www.theatrealibi.co.uk CURIOSITY SHOP 2013
Audiences Falling is for People who enjoy emotionally powerful productions People who enjoy contemporary theatre People who enjoy physical storytelling Mothers & daughters GCSE & A Level Drama students Key Selling Points A powerful story about dealing with a fear we all experience how will we cope when things crash into us that we can t control? An intimate and emotionally rich portrait of a mother and daughter relationship A highly visual show, incorporating strong imagery through projection and performance A visceral live and recorded soundscape Theatre Alibi s reputation for inventive physical storytelling, integrating other artforms and high production values The style of Theatre Alibi s work and quality of our highly praised creative learning resources make our productions highly attractive to teachers and students. We will mail schools and colleges on your behalf. The cost of this postal mailing is incorporated in our fee. Please see our website for creative learning resources accompanying previous productions. Marketing Theatre Alibi has an excellent reputation for providing clear information, visually arresting print, strong photos and relevant social media and online content. Previous marketing packs are available on request.
Press Quotes HAMMER & TONGS 2014 Hammer & Tongs By Daniel Jamieson This highly physical show is intelligently devised as the actors engage, entertain and intrigue THE STAGE Theatre Alibi has established a firm reputation for its inventive and vivid stage productions and Hammer & Tongs is no exception BRISTOL EVENING POST
Goucher s War By Daniel Jamieson An impressive parachuting of the audience into quickly assembled worlds and characters you care about instantly, buffeted by questions that are delicately, tenderly explored. The themes in the show are hefty. But as always with this company the telling is an inventive delight THE GUARDIAN A tale that is by turns comic, thought-provoking and deeply poignant. With sterling performances throughout this fastpaced story captivates its audiences THE STAGE Cobbo By Daniel Jamieson The tale moves charismatically between dream worlds, human environments and watery realms to craft a very modern love story that casts a considerable spell THE GUARDIAN Theatre Alibi creates a tale so unusual and surreal that it holds audiences spellbound. Funny, tender and touching. Simply unforgettable THE STAGE
HAMMER & TONGS 2014
CURIOSITY SHOP 2013
Caught By Daniel Jamieson Theatre Alibi do it again and it just gets better. In a sparkling light mix of their signature comedy and farce blended over a dark skeleton of cruel secrets and hypocrisy, Theatre Alibi have created a fabulous play and a true testament to the light and dark that inspired Caravaggio THE BIG ISSUE Live music swells and ebbs over dialogue, giving a filmic feel to a piece that sketches its characters with great tenderness and pathos. This is wonderful stuff BRISTOL EVENING POST If Simon Schama hasn t got there first, Caught will make you want to scrutinise every painting Caravaggio ever made, and wonder VENUE Totally enthralling PLYMOUTH EVENING HERALD GOUCHER S WAR 2011
Curiosity Shop A contemporary adaptation of Dickens s novel By Daniel Jamieson Theatre Alibi s Curiosity Shop is beguiling. Dickens s ghost nodded approval THE TIMES Curiosity Shop looks and sounds fabulous and is full of imaginative takes on familiar characters THE STAGE This modern day adaptation blending photography, music, film and Theatre Alibi s signature immersive performance style is an utter triumph EXETER DAILY An enjoyable, emotional rollercoaster THE PUBLIC REVIEWS A hugely enjoyable production NEWBURY WEEKLY NEWS A talented cast combine with Daniel Jamieson s moving adaptation of The Old Curiosity Shop to create a truly memorable production DIG YORKSHIRE
ONE IN A MILLION 2004 The Ministry of Fear By Graham Greene. Adapted by Daniel Jamieson A deft and fast moving stage interpretation THE SCOTSMAN Theatre Alibi s production achieves its effect very cleverly indeed WHATS ON STAGE A superb, engrossing and intriguing play with light and shade, comedy, tragedy and suspense THE BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE
The Crowstarver By Dick King-Smith. Adapted by Daniel Jamieson Heart-gladdening theatre hugely moving the immersive, inventive storytelling that Theatre Alibi does so well. The impact of this story is ingeniously matched by a sensual richness in the design and style of the production THE GUARDIAN This is intelligent and moving theatre that doesn t shy away from asking big questions. Malcolm Hamilton is outstanding as the unlikely hero of the fields, giving a beautifully nuanced performance THE STAGE An uplifting and life-affirming production. No-one should miss the opportunity to see this remarkable production, which offers bravura performances OXFORD TIMES The Crowstarver truly is faultless theatre moving and highly original. Don t miss it WHATS ON STAGE Truly touching, unsentimental and inventive theatre that should be seen by everyone who loves theatre, and will convert those who think the form has little to offer today. A wondrous stage piece combining superb acting, brilliant puppets and live music that underscores and defines the action perfectly REVIEWSGATE Rich storytelling, beautifully drawn characters and a trademark quirkiness all add up to a piece of theatre to savour EXPRESS & ECHO An extraordinary and heart-warming story WESTERN MORNING NEWS
CAUGHT 2007
GOUCHER S WAR 2011
One in a Million By Daniel Jamieson Witty writing, sharp physical performance, a beautiful set and a clever use of music are just some of the reasons that this such a gem of a show. The quality of work emerging from Theatre Alibi places this highly inventive company in a deserved position of success with theatre audiences of all ages TOTAL THEATRE Reviewing plays is like the fairy tales. You have to kiss an awful lot of frogs before you meet a prince. One in a Million is a prince WESTERN MORNING NEWS An evening of theatre that is an absolute joy REVIEWSGATE MINISTRY OF FEAR 2010
Touring Spring 2016 Audience Adults 14+ Running time Performance space On Tour 4 80 minutes, no interval (tbc) End on 6.5m width x 6.5m depth x 5m height to grid. If your space is smaller, please let us know we may be able to accommodate your venue 2 Actors, 1 Musician, 1 Technical Stage Manager Get-in Get-out Pre-rig before the 4 hour get-in. 1-2 venue technicians required (tbc) 1 hour (tbc) To book or for more details contact: Jen Sullivan at Dep Arts: jen@departsltd.com 0113 234 6911 www.theatrealibi.co.uk Photos: Steve Tanner. Design: Joe Pieczenko