Set in a prison in the nineteen seventies, the penal system is in crisis. Over-crowded and understaffed, with a riot in one wing of the prison and a plot to escape in the other. Wentworth is a first time criminal sharing a cell with young ‘old hand’ Dawson. While under the watch of the guard, Deacon, they distract themselves with language until Dawson reveals a plan that, if successful, could lead to their escape.
Written as gender neutral Barred Freedom has two casts, one male and one female, to explore the differences or similarities we see in behaviour regarding gender and social environment. Each cast also has a different director.
Male Cast
Matthew Hawes – Dawson
Adam Sabatti – Wentworth
Mark Loveday – Deacon
Director – Asia Osborne
Female Cast
Amy Martin – Dawson
Carys Wright – Wentworth
Frances Keyton – Deacon
Director – Eugene Ambrose
Listing
Barred Freedom
20 – 25 March 2017
Male Performances: 20th, 22nd, 24th March
Female Performances: 21st, 23rd, 25th March
All performances begin at 7pm
The Cockpit Theatre
Gateforth Street
London
NW8 8EH
TO MAKE HER STAGE DEBUT AS ‘IRENE’ IN THE NATIONAL TOUR OF THE
WATERMILL THEATRE’S ACCLAIMED PRODUCTION OF
“CRAZY FOR YOU”
OPENING AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, PLYMOUTH
17 AUGUST 2017
Jamie Wilson and Gavin Kalin are delighted to announce that Caroline Flack will make her stage debut as ‘Irene’ in the national tour of the Watermill Theatre’s acclaimed production of “CRAZY FOR YOU”. Caroline joins the previously announced Tom Chambers as ‘Bobby’. From the producers of “Sister Act” and “Nativity! The Musical”, the national tour of ”CRAZY FOR YOU” opens at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth on 17 August 2017. Tour listings below.
Caroline Flack won the 12th season of “Strictly Come Dancing” in 2014. She currently presents ITV’s “Love Island” and her previous presenting credits include “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here NOW!” and “The Xtra Factor”. She has also presented “The X Factor”. Prior to presenting, Caroline trained in musical theatre.
Tom Chambers created the role of Jerry Travers in the West End musical “Top Hat”, for which he was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical. In 2008 he won the 6th season of “Strictly Come Dancing”. He can currently be seen in the hit BBC drama “Casualty” and his other TV credits include “Holby City” and “Waterloo Road”. His recent stage credits include “Private Lives” and “White Christmas” in the West End.
High energy, high kicking and gloriously glamorous, “CRAZY FOR YOU” is the ultimate feel-good musical with a fabulous score from the Gershwin brothers’ songbook. Mistaken identities, plot twists, heartbreak, happiness and a wealth of memorable tunes, including I Got Rhythm, They Can’t Take That Away From Me, Nice Work If You Can Get It and Embraceable You, all feature in this exhilarating celebration of the great Broadway musicals.
“CRAZY FOR YOU” is directed by The Watermill’s Artistic Director, Paul Hart, with musical arrangements by Catherine Jayes (The Color Purple, Broadway). It is choreographed by Nathan M. Wright (High Society, Old Vic) and is designed by Diego Pitarch (The Addams Family). Lighting design is by Howard Hudson (In the Heights) with sound design by Tom Marshall (Legally Blonde).
“CRAZY FOR YOU” has Music and Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin, Book by Ken Ludwig, co-conception by Ken Ludwig and Mike Ockrent. It is inspired by material by Guy Bolton and John McGowan. “CRAZY FOR YOU” was originally produced on Broadway by Roger Horchow and Elizabeth Williams. Original Broadway Choreography by Susan Stroman.
