Behind the frivolous veneer beats a dark and poisoned heart.
THE DAMASK ROOM
By Max Gee, Anna Rose James, Anna Rogers, Janice Sampson, Matthew Wignall and Jo Wragg
1st – 4th January 2016
Krumbs Kitchen, 3-5 Tanner Row, York
Oranges and Lemons and Limes
…“When will you pay me?” Say the bells of Old Bailey…
Written and Directed by Matthew Wignall
Katharine – Natalie-Clare Brimicombe
Margaret – Jane Allanach
Anne – Anna Rose James
How Jack Fell Down
…and Jill came tumbling down…
Written by Anna Rogers
Directed by Matthew Wignall
Jack – Dan Hardy
Jill – Alison Young
Mary, Mary
…how does your garden grow…
Written by Janice Sampson
Directed by Alison Young
Mary – Natalie-Clare Brimicombe
Still Life
…Kitty Fisher found it…
Written by Matthew Wignall
Directed by Alison Young
Kitty – Clancy McMullan
Gentleman – Matthew Wignall
Lucy – Anna Rose James
Woman In Shoe
…she had so many children…
Written by Jo Wragg
Directed by David Kirkham
Woman – Alison Young
Gossiper 1 – Natalie-Clare Brimicombe
Gossiper 2 – Clancy McMullan
The Straight and Narrow
…Georgie Porgie ran away…
Written and Directed by Matthew Wignall
Georgie – George Stagnell
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Jack Sprat could eat no fat…
Written by Anna Rose James and Matthew Wignall
Directed by Tony Hipwell
Joan – Natalie-Clare Brimicombe
Jack – Alexander King
Jules – Anna Rose James
La Peregrina
…all in a row…
Written and Directed by Anna Rose James
Grey – Alison Young
Dudley – George Stagnell
Pygot – Alexander King
Parlour Games
…along came a spider…
Written by Matthew Wignall
Directed by David Kirkham
Missy – Natalie-Clare Brimicombe
Game – Matthew Wignall
After The Gloaming
…see how they run…
Written by Matthew Wignall
Directed by Tony Hipwell
Phil – George Stagnell
Marie – Anna Rose James
Kagome, Kagome
…who is behind you now…
Written by Max Gee
Directed by Tony Hipwell
Man – George Stagnell
Doll – Natalie-Clare Brimicombe
How to Make a Killing
Who killed Cock Robin…
Written by Matthew Wignall and Anna Rose James
Judge – Alexander King
Sparrow – Matthew Wignall
Fish – Imogen Ruby Little
Owl/Fly – Anna Rose James
Lark/Thrush – Jane Allanach
Bull/Rook – Natalie-Clare Brimicombe
Beetle/Linnet – Dan Hardy
Kite – Alison Young
Wren – George Stagnell
Dove – Clancy McMullan
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Sound Design: Alexander King
Sound and Lighting: Thomas Gardner and Dale Osborne
Producer: Matthew Wignall
Dance in choreography Kagome, Kagome: Sarah Cotterill
Damask Boxes: Daniel Lewis
Photography: Andy Argyle
Trailer Produced by Luke Downing
Poster and Flyer Design: Andy Curry
Portrait: Thomas Rimmington
Programme: Ian Giles
Review Quotes
“A must see…Off The Rock Productions have managed to create something that is both funny and creepy, that will leave you thinking long into the night about the true meanings of those nursery rhymes.” – York Mix
“A splendid night in The Damask Room…Creative, original, in your head and out of its mind!” – Audience member
“Wow! What a great night’s entertainment. Grab your chance to watch these very alternative nursery rhymes while you can.” – Audience Member
“A really enjoyable evening of hugely imaginative writing and terrific acting” – Audience member
“Thoroughly recommend Off The Rock’s Production of The Damask Room…New writing handled wonderfully.” – Audience Member
“What a Brilliant Evening! So very enjoyable! Look forward to the next one.” –Audience Member
“Well done to all involved….yet another great show.” – Audience Member
“Really enjoyed my evening in The Damask Room: engaging new writing…committed and accomplished performances all round. What’s next?” – Audience Member
“Really loved The Damask Room. A superb amount of creativity and diversity in writing set alight by impressive performances all round.” – Audience Member
“A stupendous show, loved it” – Audience Member
“A great production” – Audience Member
“Show was brilliant” –Audience Member
Trailer
Gallery
Photographs by Andy Argyle
