Recent Productions 2008: TRADE IT?

Show Of Strength Theatre Company’s production, TRADE IT? took place outdoors in Bristol from 24 June – 6 July 2008. A guided walk around lost areas of the city centre, with short performances along the way from writers including Catherine Johnson (MAMMA MIA), Sandi Toksvig and Mustapha Matura

Show of Strength invited 10 of Britain’s most exciting writers to create 10 minute dramas about trade. Trade yesterday and trade today. A walk of discovery, finding unexpected performances in Bristol’s lost locations. From Catherine Johnson (MAMMA MIA) and Sandi Toksvig to new and emerging writers, these are diverse stories for 21st century streets. Robin Belfield directed 8 Bristol actors in work by: Edson Burton; Jenny Davis; Madge Dresser; Sheila Hannon;
Lucy Heywood; Catherine Johnson; Mustapha Matura; Rob Mitchell; Sandi Toksvig; Suzanne Worrica.

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Productions TRADING LOCAL-The Company

The company formed for TRADING LOCAL naturally employed local professionals. Bristol Old Vic trained Ed Viney directs local actors; Angie Belcher, Sarah Buckland, Kim Hicks, Kate McNab, Oliver Millingham and Chris Yapp.

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Recent Productions Perfectly Frank

Inspired by the 1809 opening ceremony and party enjoyed by the Irish builders and Bristol citizens, the Friends of the Avon New Cut (Franc) clebrated the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Cut.

MAY 4th 2009 by Brunel’s SS Great Britain
The Cut was dug by Irish and other travelling labourers or “navvies” and Show of Strength joined FRANC to present
PERFECTLY FRANK the man that dug the cut.

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