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BEYOND THERAPY by Christopher Durang - February and August 2000


VENUES

Cumbernauld Theatre
Thursday 10th February at 7.45pm.

East Kilbride Arts Centre
Thursday 17th - Saturday 19th February at 8.00pm.

Glasgow: Chandler Theatre, RSAMD
Friday 25th to Sunday 27th February at 7.30pm.

Rocket @ Theatre Arts Centre
10 Davie Street, Edinburgh
Monday 21st -Saturday 26th August 2000
7.00pm


CREDITS

Director
Deborah Cannon-Carmichael 

Stage Manager
Shaun McLaren

Asst Stage Manager
Mark MacGregor

Lighting / Sound
Bruce Downie /Simon Capes 

Photography
Henriikka Clarkeburn

Programme 
Thomas Gemmell

Poster/Artwork
Irwin Stuart Design

CAST

Prudence:  Abigail Gemmell

Bruce:  Thomas Gemmell

Dr Framingham:  Alan Bryant

Dr Wallace:  Connie MacLeod

Bob:  John Gilmour

Andrew the Waiter:  Shaun McLaren

ABOUT THE PLAY

Thirty-somethings Prudence and Bruce meet through the personal ads and try to find some sort of happiness despite the riotous interference of their crazy psychotherapists and a slightly upset live-in lover!

 

Beyond Therapy poster

 

BACKGROUND

By arrangement with Samuel French Limited.

American writer Christopher Durang's wild take on relationships is immensely popular in America.  Durang's, absurbist style makes Beyond Therapy one of the most frequently-produced plays.


In February 2000, TheatreFusion presented Beyond Therapy to audiences in East Kilbride, Cumbernauld and at the Chandler Theatre in the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.

Audience response to the production was excellent, and the performances in Glasgow were a complete sell-out.

Beyond Therapy then enjoyed it's first, very successful run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August 2000.

 

 

REVIEWS

The Stage : There is a lot to like in John Gilmour's edgy performance as petulant boyfriend Bob, and Thomas Gemmell's work as soft-spoken, conflicted Bruce.

 It is also a treat to see Abigail Gemmell play Prudence as a woman who, even when pushed, cannot bring herself to relish taking control of her own life…

 design and costumes work very well - and the music and lighting are spot on…

Audience :

I have never laughed so much in a long time and am glad that I went on the opening night as it will give me the chance to see it again.

Unusual/controversial subject in humorous play. 

Situations we could all get ourselves into… Yikes - could Prudence really be me?


OTHER INFORMATION

View images from this production on our Photograph Album


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