Marvellous Machine Theatre Company present:
Virginia Woolf’s
ORLANDO
Adapted by Sarah Ruhl
Sunday 12 to Monday 13 May 2019
The Warren, Brighton Fringe Festival
Thursday 16 to Saturday 18 May 2019
The Old Fire Station, Oxford
“I’m sick of this particular self. I want another”
Orlando: Poet. Lover. Adventurer. After an evening’s encounter with a traveller woman, Orlando is transformed forever.
Following the sell-out The Tiger’s Bride, Marvellous Machine Theatre Company return, using live music, comedy, drag, and movement to bring to life this high-spirited romp through history from the court of Queen Elizabeth I to 20th Century London via Constantinople and the high seas.
Director, Lou Corben on making ORLANDO: https://marvellousmachine.com/making-orlando/
Reviews
“a masterful adaptation… a splendid piece of theatre” – Daily Info
“succeeds in teasing out provocations within Woolf’s story… [an] intriguing, thoughtful production.” – Newbury Weekly News
Audience comments
“Brilliant fun + thought-provoking”
“Witty, inspiring, moving, musically smashing”
“Words, words would not have enough impact to explain how incredible the performance was”
“I’m uplifted by the whole experience – buzzing in fact!
Production shots by Katrin Padel and Stephen Poole, Rehearsal Photography by Henry Blyth
The Company
Ella Ashdown Orlando
Sam Bennett Archduke/duchess / Ensemble
Olivia Chappell Marmaduke / Ensemble
Daisy Howard Sasha / Ensemble
Steve Walker Queen Elizabeth I / Ensemble
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Lou Corben Producer / Director / LX Operator
Becki Reed Musical Director / Musician
Tim Hennessy Musical Assistant / Musician / Outreach Officer
Immy Howard Costume Design / Musician
Katrin Padel Lighting Designer / LX Operator
Jackie Nevin Art Design
Aileen Doherty Set Consultant
James Webster Rehearsal Assistant
Dot Matrix Props Assistant
