Here are Whoop ‘n’ Wail HQ we are excitedly moving into the next phase of pre-production. It is great to be working with our fantastic team of directors: Marc Kelly, Janet Palmer, James Callas Ball and Georgie Weedon, who are Represents… first timers; and Represents… returners Alice Bonifacio and Paul Kevin-Taylor, all of whom have been busy casting and getting rehearsals underway.
Debs and I have also been busy in the last few days getting our publicity out and inviting press and industry to the show. This is our third Represents.. showcase and although we know what we are doing now – well sort of – we are always looking at how we can further promote playwriting which better represents the world in which we live.
THE ACT FOR CHANGE PROJECT, which was launched in 2014, is gathering pace. Founded in response to a TV ‘season of drama’ trailer that featured only white faces, the campaign has garnered support from many high profile performers and creative artists who have a simple mission – to increase diversity in live and recorded arts that can communicate with the unrepresented audiences that make up British society today.
We feel really proud of the small contribution that Whoop ‘n’ Wail Represents… and all who take part in it, are making to this dynamic movement for change. And of course, you can be a part of it too by booking your tickets here for Represents…Mayday! Don’t forget, we do sell out and you don’t want to be disappointed.
In other news: I have had the pleasure of being cast by Paul Kevin-Taylor in Madjesty, written for Represents…Mayday by myself and Debs. So, I’m off now to learn my lines. And, in my capacity as Whoop ‘n’ Wail’s resident baker, prepare a batch of freshly baked goods to take to our first rehearsal on Sunday. Whoop!
Whoop ‘n’ Wail Represents…Mayday Waterloo East Theatre, London, SE1 8TG Monday 27th & Tuesday 28th April 2015, 7.30pm Tickets on sale now: £10 in advance (£12 on the door) Box office: 020 7928 0060 / www.waterlooeast.co.uk
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