To read more about this, click here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\nRob John is also running a scriptwriting course in Autumn, funded by INK and hosted by Norwich Theatre Royal.<\/p>\n
Robin Mcloughlin has worked as a dramaturg for The Lord Chamberlain\u2019s Men, contributing abridged versions of Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet. Dawn Finnerty appeared in the comedy “Ladies\u2019 Day” by Amanda Whittington at Sheringham Little Theatre\u2019s Summer Rep.<\/p>\n
Back to fEAST, along side The Peggottys we currently have two new plays in development, with plans to launch an expanded tour in the future. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us this year. We will be back! Keep posted for updates, see you soon.
\nDawn Finnerty, Artistic Director.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”2002″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]\nSuccessful and strong relationships Feast have built<\/h3>\n
In fourteen years of touring we are proud to have built strong relationships with many of the regions theatres and communities. In these challenging times we are grateful for the support and encouragement which these venues continue to offer us. Here are some things they\u2019ve had to say about fEAST Theatre.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]\n
Sheringham Little Theatre & St Georges Theatre Yarmouth<\/h4>\n
The Little Theatre is honoured to have been involved from the beginning of the incredible fEAST Theatre journey in 2010. I knew it was something special, because of the people and their artistic ethos. Every show has been of the highest standard and they have built up such an eclectic mix of work. We always need to book extra shows in, as they sell out in Sheringham and are so popular.\u00a0 I programme them into St. George\u2019s Theatre in Great Yarmouth and they are building audiences there too. People look forward to what their next venture will be and so do I!<\/p>\n
Debbie Thompson
\n<\/span>Director<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]\nWells Maltings<\/h4>\n
The relationship between Wells Maltings and fEAST goes back many years; since we reopened in 2018 their work has been a central pillar of our live theatre programming. fEAST\u2019s creative process is second to none, they are a joy to work with, and their ethos matches our own exactly. Their touring work has been supplemented by commissions for Christmas shows every year since 2019, too. We value our relationship with fEAST hugely \u2013 the company is part of the Maltings\u2019 family.<\/p>\n
Simon Daykin<\/span>
\nDirector<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]\nThe Seagull<\/h4>\n
The Seagull has been proud to work with fEAST Theatre for a number of years and have always been impressed with both the quality and breadth of the productions produced. As a community focused venue we are always keen to bring high quality drama into our town, and as such fEAST have been an important partner in being able to delivery a very high standard of artistic quality alongside a reasonable and affordable ticket price. This combination of quality and value for money has been a touchstone of fEAST theatre and has helped them to grow their reach within our deprived community.<\/p>\n
Des Reynolds<\/span>
\nDirector<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]\nWestacre Theatre<\/h4>\n
Westacre Theatre is always proud and eager to present whatever fEAST have on offer. Their productions are always of the highest standard, and our audience loves them to the extent that we can almost guarantee to sell out. Our relationship with this excellent touring theatre company began in 2015 and we very much hope it continues long into the future, fEAST are always welcome here at Westacre!<\/p>\n
Sadie Grist<\/span>
\nDirector<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]\nSouthwold Arts Centre<\/h4>\n
We have had several excellent productions by fEAST at Southwold Arts Centre in the last few years, including\u00a0Dulcie and Walter, Rosa Mendoza and Canada Boys.<\/span>\u00a0 All have been characterised by very original scripts with a local connection, excellent production and outstanding acting. They are one of the best touring theatre groups in East Anglia. We look forward to welcoming their next production to Southwold.<\/p>\nMichael Rowan-Robinson<\/span>
\nChair of Trustees, Southwold Arts Centre<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]\nSedgeford Village Hall<\/h4>\n
Sedgeford Village Hall is the only venue in west Norfolk that hosts professional theatre and we\u2019ve been at it now for around a decade. We first met fEast in 2016 and have seen six of their plays since then, all of which have been to the same high standard. The Company always prompts a great reaction from our audience and selling tickets is easy when people appreciate what they\u2019re in for.<\/p>\n
On a personal note I aim to book a slot with fEAST without knowing what their play is about or having to consider whether it will go down well\u2026it will, and always does! The Company is approachable (nice people), and I\u2019m delighted to say they love playing Sedgeford\u2026 we can\u2019t wait for their next one.<\/p>\n
Dave Carter
\nEntertainment Manager<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]\nCorn Hall Diss<\/span><\/h4>\nWe have only had the opportunity to programme two fEAST productions so far \u2013 Dulcie & Walter<\/span> in July 2021 and The Canada Boys<\/span> in February 2022 \u2013 but were blown away by the quality of the work presented on both occasions. <\/span>The company is a dream to work with too which is no small thing when times are tough. They\u2019re efficient, have good marketing and are lovely to boot. <\/span>As a venue programmer I would gladly include any fEAST production in my programme, indeed I have been in touch to make sure I am part of their next tour.<\/span><\/p>\nIt\u2019s not only the quality of the writing, acting and general production values that make fEAST Theatre\u2019s work so important, it is the fact that their work has real local resonance and generates a genuine and heartfelt response from the audience. Nothing demonstrates the vital importance of live performance better than that.<\/span><\/p>\nAngela Sykes<\/span>
\nProgramme Manager<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]\nCorn Hall Contd.<\/h4>\n
This review of Canada Boys by one of our regular, and often hard to please customers expresses this much more eloquently:<\/p>\n
Rescheduled over the last couple of years due to Covid, we had to wait a long time to see fEAST Theatre\u2019s production of The Canada Boys. Fortunately, it proved to be well worth the wait. Rob John\u2019s fictionalised account of the J &J Colman\u2019s sponsored emigration to Canada was one the finest productions seen at the Corn Hall for a very long time.<\/p>\n
At the beginning of the last century, eighteen men were offered the chance to start a new life in Canada, rather than face the impending unemployment that was sweeping across Norfolk.<\/p>\n
From the bare bones of these facts, fEAST Theatre have created a moving and absorbing tale of two brothers, torn between responsibilities at home and opportunity abroad. The play was certainly an education \u2013 it was fascinating to learn of the Colman family\u2019s philanthropy \u2013 but this was no hagiography. On the contrary, the dramatic tension between the brothers, arguing over the motives of their employers, provided the backbone to what was essentially a domestic drama about familial conflict.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693417194529{padding-top: 30px !important;}”]The ensemble cast were uniformly excellent and (despite the narrative revolving around the brothers) Rob John gave both Tabitha Woodgett and Dawn Finnerty unusually rounded roles to inhabit, as the respective love interests of the men. Central to the drama, however, was the brilliant portrayal of fraternal love.<\/p>\n
A combination of sharp writing and superb performances from both Robin McLoughlin and Owen Evans brought to life the feisty, querulous relationship of the Craske brothers in a way rarely seen on stage or screen. I think you have to be the brother of a brother to appreciate just how good they were.The shadow of the Great War hanging over the drama allowed Rob John to craft a satisfying and sure-footed conclusion to a play that was an outstanding night at the theatre which swept its audience along. With an emotional depth and humanity that went far beyond its potentially parochial source material, The Canada Boys was a stunning drama that resonated with universal truths.<\/p>\n
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