The Elephant Man
Cast: Frederick Treves - Sandy Mackinnon Carr Comm - Ian Todd Ross, Bishop Walsham How, Snork - Jayden Harper John Merrick - Liam Wilson Pinhead Manager, London Policeman, Will, Earl, Lord John - Jack Arrowsmith Miss Sandwich, Pinhead, Countess - Meredith Newman Mrs Kendal - Bec Bolwell Pinhead, Princess Alexandra - Megan Kavanagh Duchess - Cathie Smith Pinhead - Victoria Brown Nurses - Joanne Arrowsmith, Suzie Roberts Production Crew: Director/Producer- Karen Pirie Stage Manager - Camille Murphy Sound Operator - Bernadette Gifford Lighting Operator - Michael Isbister Makeup Manager - Cathie Smith Costumes - Karen Pirie Stage Crew - Jackie Cesnik Set Builder - Scott Ersvaer Front of House Manager - Erica Morgan Poster Design - Daniel Belle Program Design - Karen Pirie Show dates: Sat 14 May - Opening Night Sun 15 May - Matinee Tues 17 May Thurs 19 May Sat 21 May Sun 22 May - Matinee Tues 24 May Thurs 26 May Sat 28 May - Final Night |
Elephant Man script.
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Synopsis
The script is based upon the life of Joseph Merrick, a man so physically deformed that he became known as the “Elephant Man.” With very few options open to him, Merrick (whose first name is John in Pomerance’s play) is forced to display himself to the public in travelling sideshows. Eventually, however, he finds himself alone and destitute in London. Due to the kindness of one Dr. Frederick Treves, Merrick is soon admitted into the London Hospital for care and observation. Treves becomes determined to help Merrick lead a normal life, and Merrick soon becomes the toast of society. In the end however, John Merrick, The Elephant Man, finds that normality isn’t something he can achieve, or that he even necessarily wants.
The script is based upon the life of Joseph Merrick, a man so physically deformed that he became known as the “Elephant Man.” With very few options open to him, Merrick (whose first name is John in Pomerance’s play) is forced to display himself to the public in travelling sideshows. Eventually, however, he finds himself alone and destitute in London. Due to the kindness of one Dr. Frederick Treves, Merrick is soon admitted into the London Hospital for care and observation. Treves becomes determined to help Merrick lead a normal life, and Merrick soon becomes the toast of society. In the end however, John Merrick, The Elephant Man, finds that normality isn’t something he can achieve, or that he even necessarily wants.