ALL ABOUT AND TO A FEMALE ARTIST
2020, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
A work based on real-life letters received by Shelagh Delaney from strangers around the world after her debut play A Taste of Honey. This production combines elements of opera, musical, concert and theatre with actors, choir and orchestra sharing the stage to create a unique ensemble performance.
Composer Stuart Stevens
Conductor Dan Watson
Director Mark Croasdale
Orchestra Thumb Contemporary
CAST
Sal Cartwright
Ruby Thorne
Rebekah Daven-Watson
PREMIERED 2015 headlining Shelagh Delaney Day, Salford arts Theatre
Thumb Contemporary Musical Ensemble and Salford Theatre Company in partnership with Salford City Council, Guinness Housing, Pendleton Co-operative, Salix Homes & University of Salford.
CAST
Scott Berry
Jess Cummings
Rebekah Daven-Watson
Roni Ellis
"... another challenging piece... The four actors on the stage, along with Thumb contemporary music ensemble, narrate these letters and criticisms with a wit, grace and humour that often belies the true venom and desperation that lurks within the words written on the page." - Quays News
