by Tony Taylor
adapted (with dubious taste) from a novel by Mrs Henry Wood
22 October - 7 November 2009
London 1888. The Autumn of Terror. Whitechapel is gripped by fear. A monster lurks in the shadows with murder on his mind and blood on his hands. Who will be his next victim? Meanwhile, life goes on. In the glow of the gaslights at the Paragon Theatre of Varieties in Mile End Road a little company of actors presents a melodrama inspired by the novel East Lynne. Join the prostitutes, parlour singers, coppers, toffs and assorted riff raff of Victorian London for a night of music and hilarity; villains and heroines; honour and redemption; a little bit of shock and a whole lot of shame.
New Theatre proudly presents the World Premiere of What A Shock ‘N’ Shame by Tony Taylor, co-creator of the hit Shakespearean spoof The Popular Mechanicals and a string of shows at the beloved Tilbury Hotel.
What A Shock’N’Shame guarantees the ultimate boo-the-baddies and laugh-till-you-cry experience.
Creative Team
Director Stephen Colyer
Musical Director Geoffrey Castles
Set and Costume Design Claire Moloney and Megan Venhoek
Lighting Design Sarah Kenyon
Sound Design Bede Schofield
Cast Stephen Anderson, Hugh Barrington, Octavia Barron-Martin, Martin Crewes, Brionny Fagan, Laura Francis, Doug Hansell, Angela Kennedy, Gemma Laffan, Deborah Piper, Alexandra Plim and Amy Robertson
Performance Times
Thurs - Sat @ 8pm, Sun @ 5pm
Ticket Prices
Full $28
Concession $22
Group $22 (10+)
Preview Wednesday 21 October $10
"Pay What You Can" Sunday 25 October @ 5pm (minimum $10 - in person from 1 hour prior to performance. Subject to availability)
Student Rush $17 (conditions apply)
Running Time
TBC
