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TOM NEILL (1980 - )
Nationality: Britishemail: Click here to contact Website: Click here
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Tom Neill grew up in Wokingham, Berkshire and spent his early years performing with community drama and music groups. He studied Music with Theatre Studies at Huddersfield University and now works throughout the UK as an actor, composer, director and writer for theatre. He lives in Bracknell.
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Beauty and the Beast Peter Pan Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, A Three Men In A BoatBeauty and the Beast
Synopsis:
The Prince of France is stolen away from the love of his life, Belle Âme, by a terrifying Beast. One so fearsome and ugly that even his own reflection is afraid of him. But, when Belle finally meets the monster, she realises that he is not all that he seems.
Notes:
from the versions by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, Jean-Marie Le Prince de Beaumont and Charles Perrault. DURATION: Act 1 40mins Act 2 40mins. LICENSING: A perusal copy script is available from the author's website. All rights reserved, performances must be licensed. PRESS: 'A fast moving production with an operetta-style opening ... blossoms into a fun drenched version of this classic tale' - The Stage. With original music and suitable for ages 5+.
1st Produced:
Andover, UK 07 Dec 2010
Organisations:
Blackeyed Theatre
1st Published:
www.tomneill.co.uk, 2010 -
Music:
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Top of PagePeter Pan
Synopsis:
Peter Pan tells the story of the boy who never grows up and his adventures on the island of Neverland. In return for finding his shadow, Peter teaches Wendy to fly and takes her on a fantastic adventure. But pirate captain Hook and his sidekick Smee have plans to spoil their games. A fresh and faithful version of the classic novel, with original music and suitable for ages 5+.
Notes:
From novel by J. M. Barrie. DURATION: Act 1 50mins Act 2 40mins. LICENSING: A perUSAl copy script is Available from the Author's website. All rights reserved, performances must be licensed. PRESS: 'A fantastic Adventure' - Abingdon Herald, 'magical And enchanting' - Hampshire Chronicle, 'A wonderful reminder of the importance of Allowing our fantasies to take flight' - Henley Standard
1st Produced:
Andover, UK 08 Dec 2009
Organisations:
Blackeyed Theatre
1st Published:
www.tomneill.co.uk, 2009 -
Music:
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Genre:
Christmas Show
Parts:
Male: 2 Female: 2 Other: 2 m or f
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Top of PagePortrait of the Artist as a Young Man, A
Synopsis:
Ireland at the end of the 19th Century. Political and religious hostilities are dividing a passionate population. Away from home and in unfamiliar surroundings, the young Stephen Dedalus starts to question his Catholic upbringing as he reaches towards a vaster spiritual and artistic existence. The evocative imagery and searing power of Joyce's stream-of-consciousness novel are brought to the stage for the first time since publication.
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from the novel by James Joyce. DURATION: 1 hour 15 mins. LICENSING: A perusal copy script is available from the author's website. All rights reserved, performances must be licensed. PRESS: 'Theatre at its best ... very impressive' - Audience Club, 'Brave ... seamless ... a remarkable journey' - West End Extra, 'Energy and style ... strong and overwhelming' - Whatsonstage, 'Brilliantly engaging ... flawlessly rehearsed, slick and dynamic' - One Stop Arts.
1st Produced:
London 10 Jul 2012
Organisations:
Pentameters Theatre
1st Published:
www.tomneill.co.uk, 2012 -
Music:
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Genre:
Drama / Adaptation
Parts:
Male: 2 Female: 2 Other: 1 m/f
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Top of PageThree Men In A Boat
Synopsis:
Bored of the city and driven to hypochondria, three friends (and Montmorency the dog) take a summer boat trip on the Thames. This stage adaptation captures all the invigorating poetry, history and comedy of the much loved novel.
Notes:
From novel by Jerome K Jerome. DURATION: Approximately 1 hour. LICENSING: A perUSAl copy script is Available from the Author's website. All rights reserved, performances must be licensed. PRESS: 'Quintessential' - Reading Evening Post, 'A really creative outing' - Windsor Observer, 'Genuinly funny . . . A fantastic play' - Maidenhead Advertiser, 'Ingenious . . . A thoroughly enjoyable show. Don't miss this' - Remote Goat.
1st Produced:
South Hill Park Studio Theatre, Bracknell 2008
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1st Published:
www.tomneill.co.uk, 2008 -
Music:
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Genre:
comedy/drama Adaptation
Parts:
Male: 3 Female: - Other: 1 m/f
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