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DAVID CAREY
Nationality: British
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David Carey's plays including theatres, agent, synopses, cast sizes, production and published dates
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As the Mother Of A Brown Boy Badjelly's Bad Christmas Grimm Nights And Everafter Days Rain That Washes, The Twelve Days of Christmas, TheAs the Mother Of A Brown Boy
Synopsis:
On 6 October2005, MischaNiering took part in a botched ram-raid of Tiffany in Sloane Square in west London. Fleeing the scene on a scooter, he became caught up in a high-speed police chase and was killed. the police were later found guilty of taking insufficient safety measures during the pursuit. Niering was 19 years old. Now, Mischa's friends at the Chickenshed company (where he was once a student) have devised an hour-long show to commemorate his life and death. as its title suggests, this is a highly subjective account based on reallife conversations with Mischa's mother, Karen. Her words form the emotional heart of the play, which pits them against the harsh voice of authority: "He robbed a shop. He died. What's your problem?"
Alice Jones, Independent
Alice Jones, Independent
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written by David Carey And Christine Niering
1st Produced:
Rayne, London
2007
Organisations:
Chickenshed
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Genre:
Play/Drama
Parts:
Male: - Female: - Other: 13 actors
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Top of PageBadjelly's Bad Christmas
Synopsis:
Arguing sisters are sent to spend Christmas with their Grandfather. When they arrive they find he has a girlfriend - Barbara Jelly. But she is Badjelly the Witch in disguise
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1st Produced:
Chickenshed Theatre, London
01 Dec 2010
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Genre:
Musical
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Male: - Female: - Other: -
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Top of PageGrimm Nights And Everafter Days
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story by David Carey; music And lyrics by David Carey And Jo Collins; After the Brothers grimm
1st Produced:
Rayne, London
2006
Organisations:
Chickenshed
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Genre:
Musical
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Male: - Female: - Other: large cast
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Top of PageRain That Washes, The
Synopsis:
Instantly plunged into a young man s compelling story of growing up in turbulent Zimbabwe, we live and breathe his extraordinary and Dramatic journey from innocence to escape, finally returning to his homeland to witness the greatest betrayal of all . . Inspired by a series of interviews between Zimbabwean Christopher Maphosa and writer, Dave Carey, who first met at Chickenshed more than 12 years ago, the Rain That Washes is a true story that is poignant, political and, most of all, personal. This beautifully realised one-man show effortlessly shifts between different times, places and characters and builds to an unforgettable climax.
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Chickenshed
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Genre:
Play/Drama 70 min
Parts:
Male: 1 Female: - Other: -
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Top of PageTwelve Days of Christmas, The
Synopsis:
A magical and thrilling festive adventure! Brilliantly re-inventing the traditional and well-loved song, The Twelve Days of Christmas will be a rollicking, magical Christmas adventure with lots of laughs along the way! Four brave children flee their mean step-family to follow a mysterious Partridge on a quest for five gold rings. Aided and abetted by Three French Hens, they encounter a dazzling array of larger than life characters including a gaggle of paranoid Geese and some particularly pompous Lords, and are pursued by Four Calling Birds who are also in search of the rings. Just why do the Two Turtle Doves guard the rings so carefully, and will the children find them and so unlock the secrets to their family? Featuring Chickenshed's famously large and amazingly diverse cast, and chock-full of fun, music and dance, The Twelve Days of Christmas is one of our most popular and imaginative Christmas shows ever - and the perfect festive production for everyone aged 5 and up!
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1st Produced:
Rayne Theatre, London
2008
Organisations:
Chickenshed
1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Play/Drama
Parts:
Male: 3 Female: 2 Other: ensemble
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