World Premiere of BAFTA winning writer John Foster neo-noir play at London’s newly refurbished White Bear Theatre.
Tackling another genre-piece after their critically acclaimed sci-fi hit Stasis, Encompass Productions are producing BAFTA Winner John Foster’s neo-noir Chummy in its world-premiere at the White Bear Theatre in Kennington.
A dark and cinematic thriller – Chummy promises to be an unforgettable twisted theatrical experience about private investigator Jackie Striker and her hunt for a mysterious serial killer. Paid by Chummy to stop him murdering, Jackie faces the consequences of counselling a killer on a journey that pushes her to her very limits.
Writer John Foster, known for his BAFTA-winning BBC Omnibus on Raymond Chandler and Patrick Swayze-starring Letters from a Killer, as well as recent sell-out theatre production Shot at Dawn said:
“I am very pleased and excited that Encompass is producing Chummy, a noir thriller for the stage. Encompass has always been adventurous in their productions with an interest in genre, cross-genre and cinematic ideas as well as theatrical innovation. Chummy puts the tropes of noir on stage where the power of theatre intensifies the experience of the hardboiled mean streets narrative.”
Director Alice Kornitzer promises to bring a certain cinematic feel to the psychological piece – nodding strongly to the neo-noir genre rarely seen on stage for a unique exploration of this psychological thriller. Artistic Director of Encompass Productions, Jonathan Woodhouse, said:
“We’re thrilled to tackle the challenge of bringing a screen genre to the stage once again. It’s been an absolute pleasure to collaborate with John on Chummy and we look forward to returning to the wonderfully refurbished White Bear Theatre, a staple of new writing here in London”.
CHUMMY
Directed by Alice Kornitzer Written by John Foster Music & Sound by Alex Burnett Lighting by Owen Pritchard Smith Produced by Sofi Berenger & Jonathan Woodhouse Associate Producer: Róisín Walsh
The enchanting world of CBeebies’ hit animated series Sarah & Duck will be brought to life on stage for the first time this Spring. Featuring a host of wonderful characters from the BAFTA Award-winning show, embarking on a brand new adventure, Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday will play at Polka Theatre from Thursday 6 April to Sunday 14 May 2017, with a UK Tour launching from Eastbourne Hippodrome on Monday 29 May 2017.
Join Sarah and Duck, along with all their favourite friends including The Ribbon Sisters, The Shallots, John and Flamingo and Umbrella, as they plan a circus-themed birthday party for Scarf Lady in their garden. But when the weather turns windy and the big top is blown away, will Sarah and Duck be able to save the day? Told through a fantastic blend of inventive puppetry, charming storytelling and toe-tapping music, Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday will take families and children on a magical theatrical adventure.
Following the gentle adventures of a wide-eyed, 7-year-old girl and her feathered best friend, Sarah & Duck has been a huge hit since its debut in 2013, winning a BAFTA for ‘Best Pre-School Animation’ in 2014 and regularly appearing in CBeebies’ Top Ten programmes for viewers aged 4-15. Now in its third series, it is shown in over 100 counties around the world.
Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday is written by Peter Glanville, artistic director of Polka Theatre. It is directed by Roman Stefanski with set and puppet design by Laura McEwen. It is presented by MEI Theatrical in association with Polka Theatre. Sarah & Duck is a Karrot Entertainment production for CBeebies UK and BBC Worldwide.
