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OUTSIDE EDGE
(1998 - )Nationality: British
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Outside Edge Theatre is the only theatre company working nationally and internationally to produce work focused on substance-misuse. They aim to support people affected by chemical addiction by working with them to recognise their potential, and build skills and confidence in all stages of recovery. The company was founded by Phil Fox, an actor and former addict, in 1998. Working with addicts and former addicts, the company performs plays drawing on personal experience in treatment centres and prisons as well as theatres.
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Double Whammy My Name is Bill One Day at a Time Rockston Stories Shooting the Moon Standing on the Edge Thriving at the Edge Too High, Too Far, Too SoonDouble Whammy
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On release from jail, Nikki, a graduate from the prison drug program, is met by her dealer brother offering her a lift and some work. With little money and the only prospect of a nights sleep in a homeless hostel Nikki climbs into his car unsure if she's ever going to get out again. Clean.
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Top of PageMy Name is Bill
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Bill is successful broker whose life falls apart after the stock crash of the 1920's. As a result, Bill and his wife, Lois, must come to grips with his depression and downward spiralling alcoholism. In Bill's quest for recovery, he forms a support group with fellow alcoholic, Dr Bob which eventually leads to the formation of Alcoholics Anonymous. Based on a true story, in this inspiring theatrical presentation. My Name is Bill movingly depicts the trials, trauma and triumph of people and loved ones coping and recovering from substance abu
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written by Bryan Bounds
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Top of PageOne Day at a Time
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A play looking at how Bill Wilson co-founded with Dr Bob Smith Alcoholics Anonymous, helped it grow and then set it free. Bill Wilson struggles to stay sober. Criticised by fellow recovering alcoholics, Bill meets with an old friend who suggests a path through his troubles. Following suggestions Bill risks all and sparks off events leading to the greatest chapter in AAs history.
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written by Phil Fox
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Rockston Stories reflects the splintered, chaotic and at times absurdly comic world of people who have been affected by addiction, chemical or otherwise. Experienced through the perspective of someone in active drug addiction who is travelling through time and space shattering expectations in a confrontation with the truth about addiction, and the world around us. Part of the newly-refurbished Hoxton Hall's relaunch season. Today, Hoxton has become known amongst crack cocaine users as 'Rockston', as it is the main supply area in London for crack cocaine.
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Top of PageShooting the Moon
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It's hot, Armageddon hot. The city sky line burns bright with the threat of riot and rebellion. A drug gang is frantically harvesting their crop. Tensions are running high, paranoia is at fever pitch. With the threat from police and rival gangs imminent the last thing they need is the arrival of a mysterious woman, Anna. Anna is searching for her lost child, rumoured to have been kidnapped by the gang. In this desperate land of drugs, gangs and violence Anna is prepared to do anything for her cause. But her love is put to the ultimate test as her quest takes her to the edge of life and closer to the brink of insanity.
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written by Sonya Hale
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Top of PageStanding on the Edge
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Standing On The Edge is a fundraising event of drama, theatre and music with a special guest presentation by Simon Woodroffe in support of the companies work. The Outside Edge Theatre Company is the UKs only professional theatre company that works with people affected by drug and alcohol addiction. The company uses theatre and drama to give people affected by substance-misuse a voice - enabling them to reach and recognize their potential, find an identity and build skills and confidence that acts as a catalyst for positive change. It provides theatre interventions in treatment facilities, prisons and hostels, training for professionals and groundbreaking professional theatre, in theatres, art centres and site-specific venues throughout London and the UK.
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Top of PageThriving at the Edge
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25 November 2009 marks to the day when The Outside Edge Theatre company was formed. As part of this amazing feat they will be holding a tenth year birthday celebration and fundraiser. Its going to be a great night with special guest performances from the world of music and theatre introduced by The Outside Edge Theatre Company patron Jimmy Page.
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Riverside Studios, Crisp Road, London W6 9RL >>> 25 Nov 2009
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Top of PageToo High, Too Far, Too Soon
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'There's a fine line between fantasy and reality. Problem is, I snorted it.' Festival frolics, backstage antics, cans of lager and enough chemicals for a pharmaceuticals factory. Based on his acclaimed memoir, writer-performer Simon Mason recounts the madcap adventures of a wannabe rockstar and supplier of party favours to Britpop aristocracy. Confession, comedy and song combine to recall an iconic era in British music and one man's journey to avoid reality.
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Adapted for stage by Cathy Sloan
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