tales of the brothers grimm
Gan/By Hannah McPake
Sherman Theatre Main House Christmas Show
“A boisterous, patriarchy-smashing brew”
"With this smart, exuberant show directed by Joe Murphy, writer Hannah McPake throws famous folk tales into a meta melting-pot and blends them vigorously into a patriarchy-smashing brew. A sprinkle of Christmas magic later, and the rebellious Stevie – played perfectly at the performance I attended by understudy and associate director Alice Eklund, script in hand..."
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Cardiff, 1913. Christmas Eve.
Stevie’s mum is a Suffragette, fighting for the right to vote. But Stevie just wants to fit in. Meanwhile, in the Grimmdom, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel are waiting for their Happy Ever After.
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But when a storm transports Stevie to this magic land, things begin to change. None of the stories are happening like they were supposed to. Will everything end in disaster? Or can Stevie save the Grimmdom and find her own Once Upon a Time?
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What can you expect?
Inspired by the famous fairy tales, Hannah McPake reimagines the world of the Brothers Grimm. Full of songs and laughter, this spectacular new Christmas show is performed by an exceptional cast of actor musicians.
Written by/Ysgrifennwyd gan
Hannah McPake
Director/Cyfarwyddwr
Joe Murphy
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CAST
Stevie | Lily Beau
Mum/Snow Queen | Hannah McPake
Cinderella | Katie Elin Salt
Sleeping Beauty | Bethzienna Williams
Rapunzel | Sarah Workman
Narrator | Keiron Self
Uncle Jack/Jacob Grimm/Prince Charming | James Ifan
Uncle Will/Wilhelm Grimm/Wolf | Kyle Lima
Apprentice Actor | Mike Morgan
Understudy Stevie | Alice Eklund
Composer/Cyfansoddwr
Lucy Rivers
Set and Costume Designer/Dylunydd Set a Gwisgoedd
Hayley Grindle
Lighting Designer/Dylunydd Goleuo
Andy Pike
Sound Designer/Dylunydd Sain
Ian Barnard
Musical Director/Cyfarwyddwr Cerddorol
Barnaby Southgate
Associate Director/Cyfarwyddwr Cyswllt
Alice Eklund
Fight Director/Cyfarwyddwr Ymladd
Rebecca Wilson
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Company Stage Manager/Rheolwr Llwyfan y Cwmni
Josh Miles
Deputy Stage Manager/Dirprwy Reolwr Llwyfan
Garrin Clarke
Assistant Stage Manager/Rheolwr Llwyfan Gynorthwyol
Alys Robinson
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Photographer/Ffotograffydd
Mark Douet