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THE ELEPHANT MAN

THE ELEPHANT MAN

27 August - 3 September, 2022

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 Roberts

  • Director/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

CREDITS

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