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Jackinabox Productions

JACKINABOX PRODUCTIONS

  (2011 - )
Nationality:    British
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Jackinabox Productions was founded in 2011 with the commitment to produce adventurous, provocative and playful work. The company focuses on reworking classic texts, and exploring new writing, in our own unique style. We work very physically whilst staying true to the text, and with music and multimedia, to create our work. We place the audience experience at the centre of what we do.

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

         99.9 Degrees         Christopher and His Kind         Don Juan         Hotel, The         Little Mermaid, The         Romeo and Juliet         Stockholm
99.9 Degrees

Synopsis:
That unbearable feeling of disquiet before the storm, expressed through the personal accounts of six strangers who find themselves locked in a room and driven to distraction.

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Christopher and His Kind

Synopsis:
In 1929 the novelist Christopher Isherwood left England on a one-way ticket to Berlin in search of intellectual freedom and sexual liberation. Ignoring the disapproval of his overbearing mother Kathleen, Isherwood launched himself into Berlin's underground gay scene and wrote a series of successful novels reflecting Germany's fall into the grip of the Nazi Party. Spanning ten years of Christopher's life this exciting new script tells one man's story of sex, love and belonging, set against the backdrop of a nation torn apart by poverty, prejudice and fascism. An ensemble cast bring to life the people who shaped Christopher during these formative years, including Wysten Auden, Jean Ross and the infamous Gerald Hamilton, and take the audience on a journey into the crumbling decadence of Weimar Berlin.

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piece 75 min

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Don Juan

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Taking elements of the traditional voyeuristic story, Jackinabox Productions presents a modern retelling of the original legend. The production has been inspired and informed by the daring writers who have tackled this scandalous story before; Moliere, Byron, Mozart, Torso de Molina and Zorrilla. Cast as the Fool in Hell's masquerade, Don Juan is forced to recount his sordid seductions, his memories of temptation, his deceit and his damnation for the amusement of the devil. This retelling isn't based entirely around innuendo and sensuality, instead is focusing on a life given over entirely to seduction and lust. The tale is laced with irreverent humor. Dynamic choreography and innovative physical theatre compliment the sharp and witty script, to convey the surreal madness that thrives in the depths of the hell. The piece blurs the boundaries between the theatrical disciplines to create an exciting show that brings to life this timeless tale. With Don Juan we defy the expectations that normally accompany a piece about the life and lies of a seducer. Strong female characters challenge and change our protagonist, and the tragic themes are balanced with comedy and titillating fun. This is much more than a classic retelling of an old legend

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Hotel, The

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Have you ever wondered who has been in this room before? Once the greatest place to rest your head, The Hotel now plays lonely host to echoes of its own past. But as it opens its doors to the curious, you are invited to take a glimpse at the secrets hidden behind the abandoned walls. Venture beyond the 'do not disturb sign' and immerse yourself in The Hotel's people and their stories in the most private and intimate of settings. Each room houses a different anonymous show. Guests will be checked into a first room on arrival, and will then have an opportunity to choose a second room, another show and another world of possibilities.

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47/49 Tanner Street, London     14 Oct 2014

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Little Mermaid, The

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Immerse yourself in an enchanting adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson's classic fairy tale. A tale fraught with twists and tragedy as it follows the journey of a young mermaid who sacrifices her world for the love of a human prince. The Little Mermaid celebrates the possibilities of theatre through the use of storytelling, naturalism, dance, physical theatre and an original music score that come together to deliver a physically exhilarating experience. This story comes to life in a way that has never been seen before and promises an unforgettable, captivating adventure for audiences of all ages. A family show, there really is something for everyone in this show.

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Romeo and Juliet

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The story of frustrated young (illegally young in modern terms) love and death and the vendetta between two families in a tight-knit Italian community. One of Shakespeare's most popular and enduring dramas it has also been re-done as film, ballet, musical (most notably "West Side Story") and ice spectacular! Dear Sir/Madam, The honour would be entirely ours if you could attend our little party. Yours Sincerely, B.Montague 1920, the 18th Amendment is passed, alcohol is now prohibited nationwide. Immerse yourself in a world of music, liquor and dancing as the infamous family feud unfolds around you.

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Trinity Buoy Wharf, London     27 May 2014

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Stockholm

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a love story that requires a wider definition of love.

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