Marvellous Machine Theatre Company present:
Virginia Woolf’s
ORLANDO
Adapted by Sarah Ruhl
Wednesday 31 July to Sunday 4 August 2019
Theatro Technis, Camden, London
“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.
Throughout the run of ORLANDO, Marvellous Machine Theatre Company has been proud to fundraise for Aloysius Ssali and Say It Loud Club, who support LGBTQ+ refugees in the UK, who have fled their home countries in which they are persecuted, and often fear death, for their identities and sexualities. Until very recently, Aloysius ran SILC alone whilst also working full time as a nurse. Please support this incredible organisation by donating below.
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
“a whirlwind of a performance delivered with a lot of heart.” – North West End
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!
Director, Lou Corben on making ORLANDO: https://marvellousmachine.com/making-orlando/
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 |
| Lou Corben | Producer / Director / LX Operator / Musician |
| Becki Reed | Musical Director / Composer / Musician |
| Tim Hennessy | Musical Assistant / Musician / Outreach Officer |
| Immy Howard | Costume Designer / Musician |
| Sarah Mann | Musician |
| Laz Sloane | Musician |
| Katrin Padel | Lighting Designer / LX Operator and Technician |
| Mikolaj Nicolas Chorbot | Lighting Technician |
| Jackie Nevin | Art Design |
| Aileen Doherty | Set Consultant |
| James Webster | Rehearsal Assistant |
| Dot Matrix | Props Assistant |
*role originated by Elizabeth Dobson
