Archive listings for The Funfair (2015)

Work type: Play.

T01657092427

Originally set one night during the Oktoberfest in 1929, Stephens' adaptation draws clear parallels between the political tensions of the period, around the time of the Wall Street Crash and its global implications, to today's social uncertainties, yet still finds plenty of dry humour in the bright lights of a busy funfair.Presented byHOME. Director Walter Meierjohann. Design Ti Green. Music Dave Price. Choreographer Imogen Knight. Lighting Mike Gunning. Sound Peter Rice. Design Louis Price (video). DramaturgPetra Jane Tauscher. Director George Want (assistant). Director Louis Hammond (casting). Performer Ben Batt (Cash). Performer Katie Moore (Caroline). Performer Ian Bartholomew (Billy Smoke). Performer Christopher Wright (Davy Spear). Performer Chris Jack (Ringmaster). Performer Kate Dobson (Maria). Performer CiCi Howells (Juanita). Performer Sally Hodgkiss (Elli). Performer Victoria Gee (Esther). Performer James Lusted (narrator / Tiny). Performer Rhodri Meilir (Chase). Performer Max Runham (Funfair band). Performer Michael Ryan (Frankie Marr).

14 May 15 to 13 Jun 15

Home Theatre, Manchester :: V1858052535
listing details L01574827281

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Adapted by: Simon Stephens
Author: Odon von Horvath (Kasimir and Karoline)

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