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GARRY ROOST
Nationality: British
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Garry Roost's plays including biography, theatres, agent, synopses, cast sizes, production and published dates
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below is a list of Garry Roost's plays - click on a Play Title for more information
How's About That then? Pope Head: The Secret Life of Francis BaconHow's About That then?
Synopsis:
Jimmy Savile was larger than life. And what a life - from the Yorkshire coal mines to one of the highest paid personalities on TV. Famous for his catchphrases and outrageous style, Jimmy's shows attracted millions of viewers, he raised a fortune for charity, and he brought joy to countless children. But his private life remained a mystery. In this revealing and richly comic new play we get a last chance to hear it from the man himself. the voice, the chair, the phone and the bling are all familiar, but . . . now then, now then.
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1st Produced:
Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh Festival Fringe Aug 2012
Organisations:
Cahoots Theatre Company Ltd
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Genre:
Drama
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Male: - Female: - Other: -
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Synopsis:
A powerful portrait of the artist Francis Bacon. Caught wearing his mother's stockings, banished from the family home, sent to Berlin with his father's henchman. Transfixed by Picasso. On to the Colony Club, champagne, a tragic love life. I think of life as meaningless, yet it excites me. I think each day something marvellous is about to happen. Champagne for my real friends. Real pain for my sham friends! Dark comedy drama written by and starring Garry Roost, directed by Paul Garnault. Think Michael Sheen, not Rory Bremner. . .brilliantly crafted **** (FringeReview.co.uk).
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1st Produced:
Laughing Horse @ Ryrie's, Edinburgh Fringe Festival Aug 2014
Organisations:
Garry Roost / Free Festival
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Genre:
Drama, Solo show, 1 hour
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