SIZE OF COMPANY
Varies

SCALE OF VENUE
Small to large

PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director
Rachel O’Riordan
Company Manager
Peggy Fisher

ARTISTIC POLICY
Ransom Productions produces groundbreaking new writing for a diverse audience, often using music and dance to create an exhilarating theatre experience. Ransom works with exceptional writers and performers and pushes the boundaries of new writing for the stage.  

REVIEW EXTRACTS
Richard Dormer’s writing, in English and Irish, is spare and poetic…performances are extraordinary…Rachel O’Riordan’s powerful staging urges the actors to use their bodies and voices in union.
The Guardian **** (This Piece of Earth)
Yet another stunning production from Ransom, a new company (founded in 2002) that is quietly transforming the landscape of Northern Irish Theatre.
BBC (This Piece of Earth)
It’s fitting that such a bruising work should have its world premier in Belfast, with Ransom  continuing in their tradition of innovative and challenging work.
Newsletter (The Early Bird)

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
The Half by Richard Dormer
A hilarious and tragic one man show set backstage, the night of an actor’s ‘comeback’ show, a one man version of Hamlet. As ‘the half’ comes to an end, so does any hope of success.   
60 minutes; no interval. One on stage, two on the road, strong language
The Early Bird by Leo Butler
A dark and intense play by one of the most exciting writers working in the UK. The Early Bird explores what happens when a couple’s child goes missing. Deeply moving and gripping.
60 minutes, no interval. Two on stage plus two on the road. Strong language
This Piece of Earth by Richard Dormer
Set in 1847 during the Great Famine in Ireland, a couple walk towards the boat in the hope of a new life. A love story set against the backdrop of a great tragedy.
60 minutes, no interval. Two on stage plus two on the road

FUTURE PRODUCTIONS
The Gentlemen’s Tea-Drinking Society by Richard Dormer
A black comedy about quantum mechanics, mid-life crises and the end of the world from the talented Richard Dormer. Contains strong language.
80 minutes, one interval. Four on stage plus two on the road. Strong language   
Transparency by Suzie Miller
A relevant and intelligent modern drama from this fast-rising Sydney-based writer. Explores issues of retribution and forgiveness.
90 minutes, one interval. Five on stage, two on the road, sexual content

WRAP-AROUND
Workshops available for all productions, with playwright and director on developing new writing with an interactive, focused and outcome driven format. Suitable for professionals/amateurs (workshops tailored to suit group)
Masterclasses available with Richard Dormer and Rachel O’Riordan on voice, movement and devising work. These can be targeted at a variety of age and abilities
Post show discussion and Q and A available with the cast on all shows.

RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2007 Edinburgh, Scotland, Galway, Ireland: This Piece of Earth
2009 Glasgow, Scotland: The Gentlemen’s Tea-Drinking Society

TOURING AVAILABILITY
Dates available for all shows