SIZE OF COMPANY
2–5 on the road

SCALE OF VENUE
Small- to middle-scale
Minimum performing area 4mx4m

PERMANENT STAFF
Producer
Guy Masterson

ARTISTIC POLICY
Dedicated to creating high quality stripped down theatre that commands attention through power of performance, writing and direction; and to proving that theatre possesses the unique power of true communication. Produces adaptations, new writing, solo theatre and multi-character physical performance with minimal use of sets and props.

REVIEW EXTRACTS
'A feat of multiple characterisation, impeccable timing, vocal dexterity and precise physical control, performed with tremendous sensitivity and panache! A tour de force.' The Guardian (Under Milk Wood)

'A scintillating work of ensemble theatre.' The Scotsman (12 Angry Men)

'Sheer, unadulterated pleasure... a solo actor without equal... a master of transformation... joyous and emotive in equal measure... unutterably moving.' Scotland on Sunday (Fern Hill)

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
Under Milk Wood Enchanting award-winning solo physical performance by Guy Masterson of Dylan Thomas’s masterpiece with original score by Matt Clifford. (105 mins, 1 on stage, 2 on the road)

Fern Hill and Other Dylan Thomas (or A Child’s Christmas in Wales) Best Actor Award-winning magical physical performance by Guy Masterson of the other great works by Dylan Thomas; three fabulous but rarely heard short stories and ten prominent poems theatrically staged. (60–100 mins to suit, 1 on stage, 1on the road)

Animal Farm Guy Masterson’s globally celebrated solo adaptation of Orwell’s classic book. A bravura solo physical performance now starring Gary Shelford. Very simply staged, no freight requirement. Suitable for theatres from 100 to 1000 capacity. (110 mins, 1 on stage, 1 on the road)

WRAP-AROUND ACTIVITY
Guy Masterson offers storytelling, physical theatre, text to stage, theatre theory, producing and directing, and poetry workshops in addition to his performances. Workshops from two hours to three days (intensive courses).

Gary Shelford discussions and workshops on physical interpretation and multi-character performance storytelling. Workshops one to three hours for up to 30 persons.

FUTURE PRODUCTIONS
Details on request.

RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2006 Australia (Under Milk Wood/Levelland), Netherlands (Under Milk Wood)
2004 Australia, New Zealand (12 Angry Men)
2003 Armenia, Albania, Barbados (Animal Farm), France (Oleanna), New Zealand (Fern Hill), Netherlands (Resolution)

TOURING AVAILABILITY
Available through 2007/8.
Details on request.