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Show dates: Tickets available from 27 July 2022
Sat 27 August - Opening Night - 8.00pm Sun 28 August - Matinee 2.00pm Tues 30 August - 8.00pm Thurs 1 September - 8.00pm Sat 3 September - 8.00pm - Final Show Cast:
Frederick Treves - Sandy Mackinnon John Merrick - Jack Arrowsmith Carr Comm - Ian Todd Mrs Kendal - Bec Bolwell Ross, Bishop How - Rick Lindsay Pinhead Manager , Duchess - Cathie Smith, London Policeman, Will, Lord John - Liam Wilson Miss Sandwich, Ross, Countess - Meredith Newman Pinhead, Princess Alexandra - Simone Boyd Pinhead - Victoria Brown Snork, Conductor - Sam Arrowsmith Nurses - Joanne Arrowsmith, Suzie Roberts Production Crew: Director/Producer- Karen Pirie Stage Manager - Camille Murphy Costumes - Karen Pirie Sound Operator - Bernadette Gifford Lighting Operator - Michael Isbister Makeup Manager - Cathie Smith Microphone Manager - Lynne Taylor Wigs - Andy Dolling Hair & Makeup - Jackie Cesnik Set Builder - Scott Ersvaer Front of House Manager - Erica Morgan Poster Design - Daniel Belle Program Design - Karen Pirie |
Synopsis
The play 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 play 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.