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There is a Light and a Whistle for Attracting Attention

By Henri Merriam 

“You’ve never seen Grease? Are you kidding? Ok. So there’s this guy and this girl…”

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In the beginning there were stories. Stories of girls and women and men and Love.  So when she meets him, she knows the script and she’s ready. But things are starting to go wrong and the stories she’s been told don’t serve her anymore.

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She doesn’t fit the role. She needs to rewrite her part. So she can be seen.

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Be brave. Take a breath.

 

There is a Light and a Whistle for Attracting Attention is brought to you by award nominated Play Nicely Theatre (Splinter, The Mechanicals Present…), written by Henri Merriam, co-produced by Mark Finbow and directed by Sophia Capasso.

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​​​​​​11th - 13th July         Underground Venues                              Buxton Fringe

19th - 21st  July         Underground Venues                              Buxton Fringe

23rd July                   Mercury Theatre                                      Colchester

24th July                    Fonteyn Ballroom                                   Durham Fringe

25th July                    Fonteyn Ballroom                                   Durham Fringe

 

27th July                    The Quarry Theatre                                Bedford Fringe

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Image: Laura Gallop
Poster: Steph Pyne

Theatre and Art Reviews

*****
Merriam’s performance is faultless, using the stage space creatively.  Prepare to go on an emotional roller-coaster.

Voice Mag

The script is poetic and gorgeous. There is an almost lyrical quality to it, with the play shifting deftly between reality and metaphor. Humour and heartbreak are balanced well with many moments of quiet devastation and sharp comedy. 

Broadway Baby 

*****

Every aspect of this prescient production is admirable – nothing less than a triumph. The staging is subtle, adept and clever, enabling the narrative to evolve and flow. The writing focuses on an issue for our times and the director, Sophia Capasso, displays a certain yet light touch. 

Team

Meet the Team for There is a Light and a Whistle for Attracting Attention

We're delighted to have this crack team for our tour of There is a Light and a Whistle for Attracting Attention. We can't wait for you to see their work.

Photography: Luke Witcomb

There is a light Rehearsal Room

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