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Kevin Dyer

KEVIN DYER

  
Nationality:    British
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Kevin Dyer's plays including theatres, agent, synopses, cast sizes, production and published dates

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below is a list of Kevin Dyer's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

         Angel         Baghdad Zoo         Beauty And the Beast         Bomb, The         Cae O Adar Duon / the Field Of Blackbirds         Jason And the Argonauts         Little Below Heaven, A         Merlin And the Legend Of King Arthur         Minotaur         Monster Under the Bed, The         Princess and the Pea, The         Robin Hood         STATik         Twelve Miles From Nowhere

Angel

Synopsis:
Tells the extraordinary story of an unexpected friendship between a young girl and an old woman who suffers from alzheimer's. audiences are invited to join Bill on her adventure through time as she forgets about her own problems in life to help an old woman to right the wrongs of her past. the old woman has two times in her head, then and now. She lives alone with a make-believe dog called Satan and she keeps her watch in the fridge. the girl in the red jumper is not happy at home. She follows the old woman home, to a house full of paper, where nothing has been thrown away for fifty years. Together they steal the old man from the place that smells of vegetables and escape to the top of the hill where the air is clean and the sky is the colour of his eyes. Up there the girl will help them finish the race they started when they were young. Creative Producer Miranda Thain said, "the friendship between Bill and Miriam is unusual because, outside of families, young people rarely spend time with older people. This is one of the reasons I think the play is important because the relationship shows us that, however old we get, we can still play and laugh and enjoy one another's company."

Notes:
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1st Produced:
Darlington Arts Centre     23 Feb 2012

Organisations:
Theatre Hullabaloo

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
TYA

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

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Baghdad Zoo

Synopsis:
as the coalition forces invade Iraq in the hunt for Saddam, Seven children take cover from the bombs and sniper fire under the kitchen table. Separated from their parents, Leyla, the oldest of the children at 11, becomes responsible for their survival. It's not long before the need to find food and water forces them out from under the table. as the story unfolds the children find themselves taking refuge in Baghdad Zoo, and are shocked and appalled to find the animals have been abonded in the cages. Based on true events, this poignant story not only shows us the impact of war on our young but also their remarkable courage and endurance as these even children make the survival of the remaining animals as important as their own.

Notes:
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1st Produced:

Organisations:
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1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Youth audience One act

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Beauty And the Beast

Synopsis:
annual walkabout with a tale thrown in.

Notes:
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1st Produced:
Lancaster, Williamson Park     2008

Organisations:
Dukes Playhouse

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
adaptation

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  2            Other:  -

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Bomb, The

Bomb, The
at sixteen, she was shell-shocked and caught in the blast. Now the bomber's waiting on the other side of the door. the BOMB is a journey into the minds of two extraordinary people  one who destroys lives, the other who forgives the unforgivable. Inspired by Jo Berry, whose Father was killed in the 1984 Brighton Bomb and Patrick Magee who planted that bomb. In 2000, they met for the first time to promote understanding and conflict resolution. they have continued their dialogue ever since

Notes:
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1st Produced:
Uk School Tour     2006

Organisations:
-

1st Published:

Music:
-

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Genre:
Play/Drama

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  4            Other:  voice

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Cae O Adar Duon / the Field Of Blackbirds

Synopsis:
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Notes:
Kevin Dyer (translated by Meinir Lynch)

1st Produced:
-     2000

Organisations:
Fran Wen

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
-

Parts:
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Jason And the Argonauts

Synopsis:
following the Greek mythological hero in his search for the Golden Fleece.

Notes:
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1st Produced:
Lancaster: Williamson Park     2009

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
outdoor production

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

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Little Below Heaven, A

Synopsis:
A specially commissioned story about Builth and its community, this once-in-a-lifetime occasion is set to become part of local folklore! Floow the fortunes of a local family through a century of turbulent change, from the shock of war and displacement from the Epynt to facing an uncertain future with humour, hope and tenacity.

Notes:
written by Kevin Dyer and Janys Chambers

1st Produced:
Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells     15 Jan 2002

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
historical drama

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Merlin And the Legend Of King Arthur

Synopsis:
To celebrate 25 years of the Dukes walkabout theatre in Williamson Park, we are bringing to life one of the oldest and most epic stories of all time. Step into the Dark ages, a time when england is in turmoil, battles rage and evil lurks behind every corner. When hope is almost lost, join the court of Camelot and follow Merlin, arthur and the Knights of the Round Table as they lead the fight between good and evil. With tales of enchantment, terrifying quests, a beautiful sorceress and a fearsome Merlin & the Legend of King arthur mixes fantasy and reality in a family experience like no other.

Notes:
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1st Produced:

Organisations:
the Dukes and Williamson Park

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
site specific

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

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Minotaur

Synopsis:
Myth meets modern day in a boy's heroic quest to save his dad. Freddie receives a mysterious text from his dad, a soldier fighting in a faraway war. He is in trouble and only his son can help. Transported to the twisting, turning labyrinth of ancient Minos, Freddie must travel through time to fulfil his destiny. Can he slay the half-bull, half-man Minotaur and rescue his father?

Notes:
co-premiering in London Polka Theatre and Toronto Young People's Theatre

1st Produced:

Organisations:
Polka Theatre, Clwyd Theatr Cymru Theatre for Young People and Young People's Theatre in Toronto, Canada

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
TYA

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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Monster Under the Bed, The

Synopsis:
terrifically entertaining story about fathers and sons and the monster inside all of us.
- Lyn gardner, Guardian

Notes:
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1st Produced:

Organisations:
-

1st Published:
Plays for Young audiences, 2009   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Youth audience

Parts:
Male:  4            Female:  1            Other:  -

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Princess and the Pea, The

Synopsis:
Once upon a time in a land far away, There was a tall bed and a girl came to stay. Layer upon layer of soft luxury, But she couldn't get comfy because of a pea!. Join us this Christmas for our funny, inventive show for families filled with music, dance and song

Notes:
music and lyrics by Patrick Dineen, book by Kevin Dter

1st Produced:

Organisations:
Action Transport Theatre

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Family Christmas Show

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

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Robin Hood

Synopsis:
Come to Williamson Park on a thrilling adventure with england's most famous outlaw. Next Summer, the legend of Robin Hood comes to Lancaster's Williamson Park, in an all-new walkabout production from the team that brought you last year's record-breaking show, Merlin and the Legend of King Arthur. Your journey will eb full of action, laughter and romance as Robin Hood recruits you to his band of Merry Men. Follow Robin Hood through the park's beautiful forests and mysterious dells as he robs from the rich and gives to the poor, all the while becoming the stuff og legend. And fine out if Robin manages to charm the love of his life, our fair Maid Marion. Bring a picnic and your bow and arrow and come with the Dukes on a journey full of action, laughter and romance as we recruit you to join Robin Hood's band of Merry Men.

Notes:
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1st Produced:

Organisations:
the Dukes and Williamson Park

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
site specific

Parts:
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STATik

Synopsis:
It's Mikey's first day at work. But when a mystery voice comes through the airwaves chaos ensues and rules fall away. Energetic clowning and a vibrant soundtrack combine in a hilarious show for ages 5+.

Notes:
Kevin Dyer (dramaturg)

1st Produced:

Organisations:
Action Transport Theatre & LGBT Youth North West

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
TYA

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

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Twelve Miles From Nowhere

Synopsis:
my dad had this farm, passed down from his dad and it'll stay in this family. No way they're getting their greasy hands on it.' Since Michael and Emily's mother left, time has stood still. Their Father James is struggling and can't see a way forward. The farm is in a bad way and going under. . .Then Craig arrives with enough charisma and ambition to charm the birds from the trees. But is he really the answer to their dreams? Set on a remote northern farm, Twelve Miles from Nowhere is a moving and compelling account of what happens when a vulnerable, isolated family let an engaging young stranger into their lives. Merging the dreams and aspirations found in Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men with the northern edge and humour of Barry Hines' Kes, this stunning new play about life on the edge is set against an unexpectedly gritty rural backdrop.

Notes:
written by Kevin Dyer, Sarah Calver, Freddie Machin, Doug Crossley and Ben Worth

1st Produced:
Action Transport Theatre, Whitby Hall, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire Ch 65     23 Sep 2013

Organisations:
Karen Simpson Productions

1st Published:
-   -

Music:
-

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Genre:
Play/Drama

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  1            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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