Theatre Royal Plymouth presents Platform
Two weeks, four shows. Platform is a vibrant celebration of the most engaging work being made in the South West. Theatre Royal Plymouth presents this brand new event from Tuesday 6 – 17 August.
Platform is a showcase of four new shows made by TRP’s Lab Associates. It offers audiences the opportunity to see new and original theatre, made by local artists and companies.
Ben Lyon-Ross, TRP’s Talent Development Producer said: “Platform is brand a brand new programme for us and I’m really looking forward to showcasing work from the South West based artists that we are most excited by. This is a real landmark for our Talent Development programme and will be an electric two weeks in the Drum.”
“Platform speaks to the vibrancy and creativity of the theatre-making ecology in the Plymouth Region. Plymouth is such an exciting place for theatre makers to be right now and Platform represents the leading role that TRP plays in the artistic community.”
TRP’s Lab Associate Scheme offers South West based companies/artists a year-long attachment to TRP. We’re delighted to be collaborating with this talented cohort of local theatre makers.
The artists/companies whose shows feature in this August’s Platform are:
Chris White
Chris White is a theatre maker, writer and spoken-word artist based in Exeter. He’s a former ‘Bard of Exeter’ and current Exeter Slam Champion. Chris has made full-length shows and performed work at the Bike Shed Theatre, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Sprint and Cambridge Fusion.
The Narwhal Ensemble
The Narwhal Ensemble, are a company of nine emerging artists devising musical, irreverent and quirky theatre inspired by life in the South West. Formed in July 2017 as part of TRP’s Lab Company programme, their debut production Whey Down South premiered in the LAB at TRP and has been performed across the South West.
Jane Spurr
Jane Spurr is a Westcountry based performer, writer and theatremaker who makes diverse interactive, imaginative work. She has developed writing with Bristol Old Vic and was the winner of the Port Elliot Short Playwriting Prize for her play The Mints.
Beyond Face
Beyond Face CIC are a performance company based in Plymouth whose aim is to raise the profile and visibility of people of colour working in the Arts. Beyond Face CIC make professional work across the South West while working with many emerging artists, young people and communities.
Performance dates
Chris White – Tuesday 6 & Wednesday 7 August
The Narwhal Ensemble – Thursday 8, Friday 9, Saturday 10 August
Jane Spurr – Tuesday 13 & Wednesday 14 August
Beyond Face – Thursday 15 & Friday 16 August
Tickets for each show are priced at £10 and can be booked online at www.theatreroyal.com or by calling the Theatre Royal Plymouth Box Office on 01752 267222.
