It's a Cook-Up

A site-specific, devised/written piece for 4 (+ guest) performers. Set in a restaurant. First performances at the Hereford Courtyard Arts Centre, May 1-3, 2003. On tour in Autumn 2003. Devised by the company with written contributions from Lance Woodman.

A drama in three courses devised by the company

First performed by New Theatre Works at The Courtyard Arts Centre, Hereford in May 2003 and then on tour in the Autumn...

Fri 19 and Sat 20 September, Angel Hotel, Abergavenny (part of the Abergavenny Food Festival)

Thurs 2 October, Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells

Fri 3 October, Baschurch Hall

Sat 4 October, Whitbourne Hall

Fri 31 October, Michaelchurch Hall

Sat 1 November, Pudlestone Hall

Company for the first production

Main Characters

CARLA Thomas, Restaurateuse: Vivienne Soan

RODRIGO, A waiter at first: Tiago Gambogi

DUNCAN Forsyth, A diner: Ian Russell

SALLY Splatt, A diner: Janine Sharp

Other Characters

MAXWELL Hansard, A chef: Lance Woodman

UNDERTAKER: Luke Thompson

ERICA Tyler, A waitress: Leoni Linton

Director: Ellie Parker

Designer: Tim Sykes

Musical direction and songs: Ian Russell

Scripted from company devising: Lance Woodman

English-Portuguese translation: Tiago Gambogi

Technical manager: Ioan Bramwell

Stage management: Leoni Linton

Company for the tour

Main Characters

CARLA Thomas, Restaurateuse: Vivienne Soan

RODRIGO, A waiter at first: Tiago Gambogi

VIRGIL Grimley, A diner: Sam Bond

SALLY Splatt, A diner: Hannah McPake

Other Characters

MAXWELL Hansard, A chef: Lance Woodman (Abergavenny) and Mo Murrie (other dates)

UNDERTAKER: Becca Price

ERICA Tyler, A waitress: Leoni Linton

Director: Ellie Parker

Technical manager: Ioan Bramwell

Stage manager: Leoni Linton

Assistant stage manager: Becca Price