Sunday 12 to Monday 13 May 2019
The Warren, Brighton Fringe Festival
Thursday 16 to Saturday 18 May 2019
The Old Fire Station, Oxford
Marvellous Machine Theatre Company present:
Virginia Woolf’s
ORLANDO
Adapted by Sarah Ruhl
“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!
The Company
Ella Ashdown Orlando
Sam Bennett Archduke/duchess / Ensemble
Elizabeth Dobson* Marmaduke / Ensemble* (part to be recast. info)
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
