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PHILIP LAWRENCE
(1971 - )Nationality: English
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Breaking Legs It's Behind You! Oh No It Isn't! Very Civil Partnership, ABreaking Legs
Synopsis:
Just How low will you go to get what you want? Why not ask alfie & Miranda, the understudies on a theatre tour? Two desperate performers, one a self centered git, the other a devious bitch - both so desperate for the limelight they'll do just about anything for their five minutes of fame. By fair means or foul, one of them is going on tonight. the knives are out so watch your backs.
Notes:
"a funny tale of two understudies vying to get on stage by fair means or foul. Alfie (writer Philip Lawrence) And Miranda (alison edmunds, with An evil glint in her eye) quarrel And scrap in the wings As we gradually begin to understand why the spotlight means so much to them. Lawrence And edmunds Are refreshingly natural in such A small space, with A great rapport And comic timing. You'll be rooting for these two to Achieve their small dream long before the end."*** Londonist. "Breaking Legs is A comedy written by Phillip Lawrence And directed by Wendy Steatham, in which two understudies try to out do one Another in An Attempt to get the chance to perform on stage And experience the limelight. As the play progresses you will see Miranda (played by Alison edmunds) And Alfie (played by Philip Lawrence) dwell on All sorts of unethical And unprofessional ways to jeopardise the show And each other's chances. A brilliant script that has the potential to reach great heights. the serious emotional quality in Philip And Alison's performances during their speeches were very moving And engaging. Breaking Legs is clearly A very good script And handled by two fantastic Actors." Remote Goat
1st Produced:
Organisations:
antenna Productions
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Music:
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Genre:
Comedy/ Drama
Parts:
Male: 1 Female: 1 Other: -
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Top of PageIt's Behind You!
Synopsis:
enter the world of Pantoville, once a place of wonder, now a dark and decaying town full of lecherous Prince Charmings and very Ugly Sisters. When Gary finds himself here pursued by his jilted pregnant bride they find happy endings are in short supply, especially with a clockwork serial killer on the loose. everyone's got something to hide but you can't run from the truth forever. It's never far behind you!
Notes:
Crammed with A great deal more explicit naughtiness than your Average pantomime. . . it will Appeal to those with A darker sense of humour. . . the grotesque ugly sisters Are hilarious. . . the show's writer, Lawrence, Also delivers A strong performance As the creepy narrator. the Stage "*****With twist And turns that will surprise Anyone, It's Behind You!, is written superbly And credit has to be given to Phillip Lawrence And his warped little mind. He's created A masterpiece" Remote Goat. "a camp, funny, festive treat. Fast, funny And fierce, Lawrence's camp humour works well especially in this particular season. Cynics, risk takers And those who believe in happy-ever-afters will be charmed And delighted by this." extra extra
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Organisations:
antenna Productions
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Music:
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Genre:
Comedy/horror/adult/panto
Parts:
Male: 7 Female: 5 Other: -
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Top of PageOh No It Isn't!
Synopsis:
auditioning now! the Hex Factor is coming to Pantoville. a magical talent competition that makes dreams come true. What's your greatest wish? How far will you go to get it? and what will you sacrifice to keep it? Your friends? Your family? a life? Welcome to the seedy nightclub Buttons & Beaus where audience members will mix with the likes of young mum, Twirly, fighting to get her seven kids out of care, washed up soap star Regina Dripcock, down-on-his-luck genie Puff Cumnightly and love-lorn gnome Merkin all of whom hope that the Hex Factor will transform their lives. and when it does, all hell breaks loose.
Notes:
"Takes A much needed punch At today's fifteen-minutes-of-fame-obsessed, talent competition loving, tabloid reading culture. Oh No It Isn't! is A fantastic breath of fresh Air - An Adult panto/musical jam packed with naughty, cheap but clever laughs. This is not A show for the prissy or snooty but offers plenty to those who have A dirty, open And wicked sense of humour. . . A stimulating, cheerful Adult show." thepublicreviews.com. "This new panto will leave you laughing for days to come." ***** Remote goat. "Oh No It Isn't retains the cheekiness of panto And somehow manages to finish on A surprisingly un-ironic note lending the slightest welcome whiff of wholesomeness! And it's really very good. It's Also got this interesting device implanted into it which Allows for Audience members to perform As part of the 'Hex Factor Auditions' sequence." eXTRa! eXTRa!
1st Produced:
Union Theatre, London, UK >>> 10 Dec 2009
Organisations:
antenna Productions
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Music:
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Genre:
Comedy, Horror, adult, Panto
Parts:
Male: 7 Female: 4 Other: -
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Top of PageVery Civil Partnership, A
Synopsis:
John and Matthew are signing their Civil Partnership tomorrow and the friends are already gathering for the party.
Notes:
Reached the second round of the Verity Bargate Award 2007
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Genre:
comedy
Parts:
Male: 6 Female: 1 Other: -
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