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 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.
Awards
2022-2023 AMATEUR PERFORMANCE IN THEATRE AWARDS
WINNER: Best Performer in a Play - Jack Arrowsmith as John Merrick
NOMINEE: Best Performer in a Play - Bec Bolwell as Mrs Kendal
NOMINEE: Achievement in Stage Management
WINNER: Best Rural Community Production
NOMINEE: Achievement In Direction
2022 GEORGY AWARDS
WINNER: Achievement in Wardrobe Design - Karen Pirie
WINNER: Perform Play - Sandy McKinnon as Dr Frederic Treves
WINNER: Judges Award - Jack Arrowsmith as John Merrick
By Bernard Pomerance
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 RobertsDirector/Producer- Karen Pirie
Stage Manager - Joanne Arrowsmith, 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 - Jackie Cesnik
Set Builder - Scott Ersvaer
Front of House Manager - Erica Morgan
Poster Design - Daniel Belle
Program Design - Karen Pirie