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Virgins
Photograph Stephen Berkeley-White
company of angels

New writing, Text-based: medium, Physical theatre

SIZE OF COMPANY
3-6 on the road depending on production

SCALE OF VENUE
Small- to middle-scale

PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director
John Retallack

Producer
Teresa Ariosto

Administrator/Trainee Producer
Vanessa Fagan

ARTISTIC POLICY
Company of Angels produces new and experimental theatre for young audiences. We aim to broaden the definition of theatre for young people through experimental projects and new productions of a high artistic standard. Productions tour to various venues nationally and internationally. As well as producing plays, the company seeks to initiate creative schemes that directly involve young people.

REVIEW EXTRACTS
'One of the most passionate, life-affirming pieces of theatre I’ve seen in the last five years.' The Scotsman (Hannah and Hanna)

'This piece is funny, insightful and unpatronising.' The Herald (Virgins)

'It is the kind of play that can change a person’s perspective indefinitely.' Time Out (Sweetpeter)

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
Virgins A new play with dance by John Retallack, Virgins explores the minefield of sexuality both for teenagers and their co-habitees – their parents! (75 mins, 5 on the road, strong language)

Hannah & Hanna By John Retallack. Two teenage girls seeking asylum – one from Kosovo, one from Margate. (80 mins, 3 on the road)

FUTURE PRODUCTION
RISK A new dance / text production by John Retallack, exploring why young people are drawn to danger; why they risk their freedom, bodies, minds, and futures. (80mins, 5 on the road).

WRAP-AROUND ACTIVITY
Company of Angels offers a range of dance and text-based workshops accompanying every production. Performers and directors available for talks, post-show discussions, workshops and lecture demonstrations.

RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2003–05 India, Malaysia, Philippines (Hannah & Hanna)

TOURING AVAILABILITY
Details on request.