2008 Listings
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| The
Colorado Session |
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Denver
isn't far enough to get away from you. |
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| ContreCoup |
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Accidents
happen on the road... Not in love. |
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| Daisies |
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Using
cardboard and glitter, Lucy & Isabel attempt to
define Love. |
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| Dave
& Jeff Versus.... |
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They're
lazy, he's mad. Who'll win with lives at stake? |
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| A
Dog Called Redemption |
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Love
in a chip shop brings hope beyond the pavement. |
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| fourteen |
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Can
an imaginary friend shape a young child's life? |
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| Fully
House Trained |
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Fully
House Trained: Sh*tting down the neck of catchphrase
comedy. |
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| Granny
Must Die |
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Granny
makes pact with Devil; becomes the ultimate coffin
dodger! |
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SUPPORTERS
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“All
aboard the
24:7. Yes, it's
thundering back into town and it's gathering
momentum. This cornucopia of talent is a gift
to the city. Treat yourself! Get a ticket.
See where it takes you.” |
John Henshaw
Chairman,
24:7 Theatre Festival |
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"I
am delighted that 24:7 is
now firmly established in Manchester’s
calendar of events. It is such a positive progression
to see work premièred at
24:7 being regularly
invited by the Octagon Theatre, Bolton and
Manchester's Library Theatre. My best wishes
to all for this summer's fifth festival.” |
Robert Powell
Actor & Patron |
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" It's
been thrilling
over the last five years to watch 24:7 grow
from a wonderful but mad idea to it’s
current status as one of the most exciting,
exhilarating and eagerly-awaited events of
the theatrical year!" |
Kevin Bourke
Theatre Editor
Manchester Evening News |
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"24:7 has grown
into a key Manchester event. Key
because it’s a moment that we all look
forward to – bringing us exciting
new voices and explosions of talent. And
Manchester, because, like the city itself, 24:7 has
attitude, a do-it-yourself ethos, and a sense
that the next genius may be lurking just round
the corner. " |
John E McGrath
Artistic Director
Contact Theatre |
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"24:7 goes from
strength to strength. It’s
not only enabling new playwrights, actors,
and directors to develop, it’s also giving
more established artists the confidence to
try new ideas. It’s become an essential
feature of the Manchester theatre scene. "
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Chris Honer
Artistic Director - Library Theatre, Manchester |
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"I'm
really happy
to be able to support 24:7 – the
generation of new theatre voices is crucial
to the lifeblood of theatre and an important
platform from which new artists can emerge.
With opportunities now to see some of the work
beyond the festival not only here at the Octagon
but at the Library too, 24:7 is
a real creative voice for Manchester and the
North-West. " |
Mark Babych
Artistic Director Octagon Theatre, Bolton |
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"Today,
there are
fewer and fewer opportunities to take risks and
discover fresh talent. So I applaud the 24:7 Festival
and wish it great success. Let's hope that
these new ideas can be given a chance to shine!!
After all where would society be without pioneers!
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Jane Cox
Actress |
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" The
24:7 Theatre Festival is exclusively
about the recognition and celebration of original
work, which makes it uniquely different from
other festivals.
After only a few years 24:7 has
created a wide-reaching buzz. This is the very
buzz that keeps our industry alive and kicking.
The next generation of North West writers, actors
and directors for theatre, television and film
are here. 24:7 is
their platform" |
Dominic Brunt
Actor |
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" New
writing is
the lifeblood of the industry It's great that
regional writers get the chance to showcase their
work through this innovative festival." |
Steve McFadden
Actor |
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" The
24:7 theatre
festival forms a fantastic part of Manchester's
arts calendar. It's great for both visitors and
performers to experience the wealth of diversity,
and passion for the arts that we have in the
North West. For Manchester to play host to such
an innovative event is something which we should
all be immensely proud of." |
Chris Bisson
Actor |
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" Very
best wishes
for the festival" |
Alan Ayckbourn
Playwright |
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" Why
do they
think it's just Stephen Morrissey and Shaun Ryder;
when a city has such a collection of lyric writers
for popular song, don't you think the ability
to reflect emotion in language is beginning to
emerge in other stages than the live music stage...
the stage, for example, and that's where 24:7 comes
in... a showcase for the dramatic talents of
a very talented city..." |
Anthony Wilson
Whose words live on.... |
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2008 Listings
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| Grass |
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Swearing,
violence, black comedy, sex, the electricity board,
Police, stolen goods |
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| Human
Habitation |
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When
you've nowhere else to go, you must be home. |
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| The
Impossibility Club |
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Three
ordinary people. Three amazing powers. Not one hope |
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| Lands
End |
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"What
lurks beneath the surface?" |
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| Lay
Down & Love Me Again |
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Some
people apply the ointment. Some people pick the scabs. |
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| Quadruped |
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Why
does that pig have a human face? Oink, don't thoink! |
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| Watching
Stars |
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A
girl, a boy, a secluded riverbank, a one-night stand. |
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| Ways
To Look At Fish |
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Religion, heroin, babies, pies. What do you reach
out for?
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