In Autumn 2023 Beaford once again joined forces with multi story & Theatre Workhouse to create a response to Climate Change Theatre Action's collection of global playlets for 2023 from a North Devon perspective.
multi story theatre developed work with Theatre Workhouse and two local colleges - Braunton Academy and Chulmleigh College. The project was supported by a project grant from Arts Council England and a further grant from the Edward & Anne Jefcoate Memorial Charitable Trust.
There were performances in Braunton, Chulmleigh and Barnstaple at the beginning of December 2023.
“When Beaford came up with the idea
for the project we jumped at it. Having
worked with Theatre Workhouse on
CCTA scripts two years ago we knew
that working with them and students
from Chulmleigh and Braunton would
be a dynamic and creative experience.”
Excerpt from Granny’s Garden – song by multi story theatre company
“There are many sorts of jobs: jobs that are just hard work, jobs that are hard work but are also very rewarding and there are jobs that almost don’t feel like work at all — that are joyful and thrilling from start to finish. This project falls into this last category.”
The CCTA Playlets performed over the 3 performances:
We almost died, waiting – Chris Thorpe | UK
Inferno – Angie Farrow | New Zealand
Cassandra Drowning – Nathan Joe | China, New Zealand
The Polar Bears – Nicolas Billon | Canada
Undertow – Keith Barker | Canada, Métis
That’s the late-night show – Vitor Jatobá | Brazil
50 Ways to End Mother Earth – In Under Five Minutes! – Kirby Vincente | Philippines
Nachtflug – Nathan Ellis | UK, Germany
Clothes Minded – Klae Bainter | USA
The Committee to Expropriate, A Revenge Fantasy – Darrah Teitel | Canada
The Esteemed Guests – Natalia Riga | UK, Greece
The Returning – Emma Gibson | UK, USA
Hurricane – Juan C. Sanchez | Cuba, USA
The students alongside the professional theatre makers also devised several playlets of their own!
multi story theatre company:
Gill Nathanson, Bill Buffery
Theatre Workhouse:
Jess Cox, Elliot Grant, Sam Gilroy, Liz Hayton, Poppy King, Natalia Riga, Estere Slare
Braunton Academy:
Lola Alexander, George Broom, Jaimie Coll, Albie Greenwood, Issy Holmes, Lexie Jaye, Nicolua Mousicos, Betsy Nicholls Bristow, Summer Purdy, Paul Rabosea, Matilda Reading, Caine Richardson, Dylan Samuel-Poh, Olivia Shilleto, Ethan Swartz, Esme Thurbon, Tilly Ward, Maisy Williams, Reuben Wood - Head of Drama: Rob Carroll
Chulmleigh College:
Sophie Allin, Abi Bushell, Sam Cummings, Elizabeth Dillon, Sophie Jeffries, Lewis Mcpherson, Anya Rhodes, Jimmy Scrutton - Head of Expressive Arts: Sara Feasey
With thanks to:
The Bridge Trust for the use of the hall at Bridge Chambers rehearsal and performance dates.
Gill Nathanson and Bill Buffery (Multistory Theatre) for their support of the concept, coordination of Theatre Workhouse and associated rehearsals, and for the use of FringeFest equipment.
All the actors and directors of Theatre Workhouse.
Chulmeligh College & Braunton Academy.
