A co-production by Curve Theatre Leicester and The Lowry in association with Artbuilding Projects 2012
Published by Playdead Press
Directed by Kully Thiarai
Loosely adapted from the autobiography “Homeland”, co-written by George Obama and Damien Lewis
Manchester Theatre Awards 2012 nominations:
Best New Play
Best Actor (Clifford Samuel)
Feelgood Theatre at The Lowry 2010, followed by national tour 2011
Loosely adapted from the autobiography “Slave”, co-written by Mende Nazer and Damien Lewis
Winner of the Best New Play Manchester Evening News Theatre Awards 2010
Winner Best Play or Film 2011 Human Trafficking Foundation Media Awards
Commissioned and Produced by The Lowry in association with Lion Eyes TV 2009
Directed by Noreen Kershaw
Nominated for Best New Play, Manchester Evening News Theatre Awards 2010
Lawrence Batley Theatre and Yorkshire theatres tour 2017
Commissioned by Creative Scene and Produced by Lawrence Batley Theatre
Inspired by UK Girls Rugby League Champions Batley Bulldogs Girls Team and their tour of Australia
Published by Playdead Press
“Like all the best sports drama, The Ruck isn’t just about sport. Kevin Fegan uses his tale of a teenage girls’ rugby league team embarking on a tour of Australia to tackle many different issues: sexuality, self-harm, relationship issues, incest, religious integration and the evolution of Northern working class communities.”
The Stage
Red Ladder at Albion Electric Warehouse Leeds 2017
A verse play loosely adapted from Bernard Hare’s best-selling true story book, “Urban Grimshaw and The Shed Crew”, about feral kids living in inner-city Leeds
“Immersive theatre that has you checking you still have your wallet”
Culture Vultures
Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre 2017
A site-specific community play featuring the stage debut of the world’s most famous steam loco, “The Flying Scotsman”
“Theatre doesn’t get better than this” (DERBYSHIRE TIMES)
