London Theatre Workshop - 13-16 April
Josh and Steph live down the corridor from Dave and Gemma in rented studio apartments. Josh works in property, setting up deals for overseas buyers looking to bury their money in a city where prices continue to rise. Steph is a solicitor, drawing up paperwork for his clients. Josh and Steph are thinking big. This is just a stopping place for them.
Dave wants to escape the world of local newspapers by exposing the truth about the money the London property bubble is built on. Gemma is a supply teacher who moved to London to be with him. Dave and Gemma aren’t thinking big. They’re just trying to survive.
Boxes is a play about London’s booming property market and what it really means for people here and abroad.
The play was be the first production at London Theatre Workshop's new venue in Leadenhall Market.
Dave wants to escape the world of local newspapers by exposing the truth about the money the London property bubble is built on. Gemma is a supply teacher who moved to London to be with him. Dave and Gemma aren’t thinking big. They’re just trying to survive.
Boxes is a play about London’s booming property market and what it really means for people here and abroad.
The play was be the first production at London Theatre Workshop's new venue in Leadenhall Market.
'A smartly written, emotionally engaging piece, which sets up the two parallel stories but finds ways to have them subtly overlap. Boxes actively addresses many of the issues facing young Londoners, and shows us that the real victims are the ordinary people wanting to live in this extraordinary city. The performances of Emily Florence Hutchings and Moj Taylor as Gemma and Dave are particularly convincing at portraying a relationship in reverse, having to undo the idea of years of built-up resentment to become a loving and hopeful young couple again, which they do brilliantly.' Reviews Hub
Audience Reviews;
'A clever, affecting and extremely well acted play with a most inventive set. Well done on the sound design too.'
'Cast members were great. Clever and moving writing'
'Really loved the balance (yin and yang?) and the stripping away of the onion layers as the play progressed. Found myself talking about it on the way home and thinking about it this morning and seeing new facets and commentary in it. What better can you want in a play?'
'Beautifully constructed and written, and gripping right to the end. We carried on discussing it on the train home. And very well acted too, with Dave and Gemma being a particularly strong pairing. His opening scene was superb, done with real sensitivity, it drew you in immediately.'
'A very well written and performed piece particularly relevant today'
Audience Reviews;
'A clever, affecting and extremely well acted play with a most inventive set. Well done on the sound design too.'
'Cast members were great. Clever and moving writing'
'Really loved the balance (yin and yang?) and the stripping away of the onion layers as the play progressed. Found myself talking about it on the way home and thinking about it this morning and seeing new facets and commentary in it. What better can you want in a play?'
'Beautifully constructed and written, and gripping right to the end. We carried on discussing it on the train home. And very well acted too, with Dave and Gemma being a particularly strong pairing. His opening scene was superb, done with real sensitivity, it drew you in immediately.'
'A very well written and performed piece particularly relevant today'
|
Cast:
Gemma: Emily Florence Hutchings Dave: Moj Taylor Josh: Dan Clinton Steph: Maria Clinton Stu: Alex Pearce Writer/Director: Andy Moseley Sound and Light: Emma Burton Set design: Jess Andrews Rehearsal photos by Jon Constant Show information: Dates and times: 13 - 16 April 2016 @ 7.30pm Venue: London Theatre Workshop, Leadenhall Market, 88 Gracechurch Street, London EC3V 0DN Tickets: £12 (£10 Concessions) Click here to purchase Thanks to Kingston Arts and The Norbiton and Dragon for generous donation of rehearsal space, to Big Yellow Self Storage, Kingston for supporting local arts and kindly supplying the boxes for the set, and to Jon Constant for yet another fantastic set of rehearsal photos. |
|
reviews of previous productions
After We Danced
If you are looking for a play that has warmth, examines the human condition, with some fine lines and performances from talented actors, then this could be the new play for you. ***** Remote Goat
Sweet and romantic, a well-rounded tale that is uplifting and believable. The strong cast inject a sense of energy and innocence into the carefully balanced script. **** British Theatre Guide
For more on After We Danced, our 2015 production, click here
Casual Encounters
Terrific, very funny, with brilliant use of gags to achieve and support the three act structure.' Richard Bean, (One Man, Two Guvnors) One Act Play Festival, The Orange Tree, Richmond
'An exploration of marriage, relationships, gender roles, class, mores and more. Each is interwoven into a strong piece of theatre. The acting is assured and the direction crisp. I cancertainly recommend it to you' Buxton Fringe Review
For more on Casual Encounters, our 2013/2014 production, click here
Other productions
For more on any of our earlier productions click here
If you are looking for a play that has warmth, examines the human condition, with some fine lines and performances from talented actors, then this could be the new play for you. ***** Remote Goat
Sweet and romantic, a well-rounded tale that is uplifting and believable. The strong cast inject a sense of energy and innocence into the carefully balanced script. **** British Theatre Guide
For more on After We Danced, our 2015 production, click here
Casual Encounters
Terrific, very funny, with brilliant use of gags to achieve and support the three act structure.' Richard Bean, (One Man, Two Guvnors) One Act Play Festival, The Orange Tree, Richmond
'An exploration of marriage, relationships, gender roles, class, mores and more. Each is interwoven into a strong piece of theatre. The acting is assured and the direction crisp. I cancertainly recommend it to you' Buxton Fringe Review
For more on Casual Encounters, our 2013/2014 production, click here
Other productions
For more on any of our earlier productions click here
