Free Theatre

30 July - 6 September 2009

 

More London Free Festival - Free Theatre

As part of the More London Free Festival, The Scoop at More London welcomes back the award-winning theatre company, The Steam Industry, for their seventh season of accessible, exciting theatre for all.

No tickets required, no need to book – just turn up and enjoy the shows!

Suzanna Rosenthal for Steam Industry Free Theatre with the Corn Exchange, Newbury present

Jason and the Argonauts
A Family Adventure
written by Phil Willmott with lyrics by Howard Jaques and music by Geoff Menzer
based on the classic tale

Clamber aboard the mighty ship Argo to join the heroic Prince Jason, plucky princess Medea, Hercules and all the gang for a lively retelling of the greatest adventure story ever told! Our heroes must overcome monsters, tricksters and tempests if they're to capture the mythical goldenfleece they need to defeat Jason's evil uncle and win back the kingdom.

This ancient legend has enchanted people of all ages inspiring 1950s Hollywood, modern game designers and storytelling down the centuries. This brand new version especially conceived for the Scoop at More London injects a little brainiac science into the mix too to keep modern kids intrigued and on their toes. Expect all the knockabout comedy, toe-tapping songs, ingenious puppetry and summer fun that make the Steam Industry's free family shows an unmissable teatime treat in The Scoop at More London.

Performance dates & times
7 August – 6 September
Wednesdays & Fridays - Sundays
6pm – 7.15pm approx

Medea
A specially commissioned translation of Euripides' celebrated revenge drama by Stella Duffy.
 
But what happened next?

As the sun sets there's a chance for older audiences to enjoy the intrigue, scandal and heart-stopping suspense of a celebrity marriage in crisis as the adult Jason and Medea's love is tested to its limits.

When King Jason is lured away by a new princess, Medea plots the famous and terrible revenge that has shocked audiences for thousands of years. Is she right to act as she does?

Join the debate as we re-imagine the ancient drama in a lively, modern production embracing the magnificence of More London's riverside architecture. The Steam Industry team return to the plays of ancient Greece by popular demand after past award-winning productions of Oedipus, Agamemnon, Cyclops, Helen of Troy and Children of Hercules by the same author attracted huge crowds and international critical acclaim.
 
Director      Phil Willmott
Musical Director and Composer, Medea  Joe Fredericks

Performance dates & times
30 July – 6 Sept,
Thursdays-Sundays
8pm – 9.30pm approx

Performance schedule

Signed Performances: Jason - Wed 26 Aug & Medea – Thurs 3 Sept

Medea – Thurs to Suns at 8pm
Jason – Weds & Fri-Suns at 6pm (no performance 5 Aug)

 

		6pm	8pm
Mon	Jul-27
Tues	28
Weds	29
Thurs	30		Medea
Fri	31		Medea
Sat	Aug-01		Medea
Sun	2		Medea
Mon	3
Tues	4
Weds	5
Thurs	6		Medea
Fri	7	Jason	Medea
Sat	8	Jason	Medea
Sun	9	Jason	Medea
Mon	10
Tues	11
Weds	12	Jason		Q&A
Thurs	13		Medea
Fri	14	Jason	Medea
Sat	15	Jason	Medea
Sun	16	Jason	Medea
Mon	17
Tues	18
Weds	19	Jason
Thurs	20		Medea	Q&A
Fri	21	Jason	Medea
Sat	22	Jason	Medea
Sun	23	Jason	Medea
Mon	24
Tues	25
Weds	26	Jason - Signed performance		Q&A
Thurs	27		Medea
Fri	28	Jason	Medea
Sat	29	Jason	Medea
Sun	30	Jason	Medea
Mon	31
Tues	Sep-01
Weds	2	Jason
Thurs	3		Medea - Signed Performance	Q&A
Fri	4	Jason	Medea
Sat	5	Jason	Medea
Sun	6	Jason	Medea

           

The Boring but Important Stuff
In the event of rain the show may have to be cancelled.  A cancellation decision will be made 30 minutes before the performance is due to start.

Seats will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.  Once capacity is reached, admission will be on a one out, one in basis.  The Scoop at More London reserves the right to refuse entry.  The organiser reserves the right to make last minute changes to the programme for reason beyond its control