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BEN WOOLF
Nationality: British
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Literary Agent: Noel Gay Organisation
Ben is a young writer-director, who has already received huge praise for his work in theatre, winning the Young Director's award at Cannes Lion and Best Play at the Adelaide Fringe Festival for his immigration comedy, 'Angry Young Man'. Ben is currently writer-practitioner at the Donmar Warehouse, as well as Artistic Director for the award-winning MahWaff Theatre Company. He has also recently finished directing The Billie Holiday Story at Charing Cross Theatre, as well as Associate Director on 'Shrek the Musical'. He has previously worked with the likes of Michael Grandage on Tom Stoppard's translation of 'Ivanov' at the Donmar Warehouse, and with Paul Miller and Nicholas Hytner on the UK tour and West End transfer of 'The History Boys'.
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Angry Young Man Explorer, The Monologue For An Ensemble WesternAngry Young Man
Synopsis:
Immigration. Patrick isn't sure. CrUSAding against injustices in a cruel world, Patrick makes an alarming discovery that could destroy him. New comedy exploring British attitudes towards immigration and asylum.
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Mahwaff Theatre Company
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Genre:
Comedy
Parts:
Male: 4 Female: - Other: -
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Mahwaff Theatre Company
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Genre:
One Act
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Male: - Female: - Other: -
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Synopsis:
With a bigger cast of characters than a Charlton Heston movie. One woman's search for identity amongst the videos and play scripts that lie around for her. Is she a porn-star, an ugly duckling with thick glasses or a glossy femme fatale?
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C O2, Edinburgh Festival 2003
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Mahwaff Theatre Company
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Genre:
Solo Play/Drama
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Male: - Female: 1 Other: -
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Synopsis:
Boston, 1867, on the edge of the New World. New play that captures the spirit of the Wild West and the suspense of a murder-mystery, with a cast of unforgettable characters.
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C Cubed, Edinburgh Festival 2003
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Mahwaff Theatre Company
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Genre:
Playette
Parts:
Male: - Female: - Other: 4 actors
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