Brendan Connor has caught the Olympic bug. He’s seen the Olympians winning medals and fancies some glory for himself. But Brendan is an impatient man, he doesn’t want to wait as long, or train as hard, as they did. Why should he in a world of instant success and gratification? That's why he's chosen the fast track to fame and is going for gold in the world's most competitive sport - Chilli Pepper Eating.
Going for Gold will be performed at Arts in the Park on Saturday 30 August 2014 The Grove Gardens, Surbiton on Monday 23 September, and Ravens Ait Island on Thursday 23 October
Cast and Crew Brendan Connor - Vern Raye Steven Morgan - Jason Fite Newsreader - Lucia Coward Writer and Director - Andy Moseley Sound and Light - Emma Burton
First performed at The Actors Centre on December 9, 2012, by NoLogoProductions for Plays with Words with Howie Ripley as Brendan and Ali Green as the reporter. Subsequently performed at Corner House, Surbiton on April 30, May 2 and May 4 2013.
Brendan became Brenda for this production
Full cast and crew Brenda Connor - Katie Anderson Steven Morgan - Rhys Turner Newsreader - Elaine Blackmore
Director - Ruth O'Brien Sound - Elliot Taylor Lighting - Tom Yelf