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YOUNG CREATIVE VOICES Aug 2008. Co directed with Chad Leslie
of MacWac TC. Lead devising on this work-in-progress production in
Macau. With the patronage of the Bishop of Macau, in 2009 the
production sees further development, in 2010 we have been invited to
take the finished production to Brazil.
DATE WITH DILLON Feb 2008. An original two-hander, bitter sweet
comedy, featuring live music and torch songs. Showcased in London
this is now in development with Ulan Productions.
IT'S NOT ALL RAIN & POTATOES 2007. A comedy three-hander, co-written with Nuala McKeever and
Anthony Toner, then produced and directed. Developed with the international market in mind, it features live
music and sketch comedy all about Ireland.
Hilarious, a real crowd-pleaser... refreshing, fast-paced and absolutely entertaining. Cultureni.
To say any more would spoil the fun - the craic is mighty. Belfast Telegraph
THE THREE QUESTIONS 2007. Adapted by Terence Sin from the Tolstoy. A fairy tale production directed
for a cast of 30+ young people from the district of Tin Shui Wai in Hong Kong.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE and FEMALE TRANSPORT 2007. Two plays for
the Foyle Arts Centre, London/Derry. Simultaneous staging of two plays
with the second year drama students at the Unversity of Ulster, Magee.
OUT OF THE BOX 2005 & 2006: An original one-woman show, in which
TV comedienne Nuala McKeever was directed to use clown and puppetry
manipulation of everyday objects. Sell-out success at Belfast Festival 05,
Riverside Theatre and Lyric Belfast spring 06, NI tour in autumn 06, chosen
to open the Belfast Grand Opera House Baby Grand in December 06.
THE DAYDREAM 1995 & 2005: An
original script, commissioned, script-edited
and directed in a semi-staged reading in 2005. I have optioned the rights
until 2009. This project is now in development with the Bath Theatre
Royal.
THE NATIVITY PLAY 2004/2005: An original script directed for a cast of 66
in which the Christmas story was conceived as a 1940s American film, with
reference to It’s a Wonderful Life and the film of The Waltons, the
production featured original music based on period swing.
RUM AND VODKA 2004: A physical theatre revisiting of the one-man play
by Conor McPherson, featuring a live performance juxtaposed against
video, starring Gerard Jordan, in a co-production for Riverside Theatre and
the Everyman Palace, Cork.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL 2003/2004: An original script co-written with
composer Lisa Westerhout for the Riverside Theatre, based on Dickens’ own diaries - staged in a masked
version, incorporating giant puppets, masks and a cast of 36.
CINDERELLA 2002: Wrote, directed and recreated the world of an 18th
century harlequinade and pantomime, complete with original live music on
period instruments, choreography and live horses (!) with a cast of 50,
performing on an original Victorian music hall stage - incorporating the
steepest rake still extant in England.
THE PATIENT 2001: As part of the Westcliff Agatha Christie Festival of
2001, staged this one-act as a B-movie, complete with original music. The
staging provoked considerable discussion from the Agatha Christie fan
club and repeat visits.
A SUMMER'S DAY 2000: This new translation and English language
premier of the Jon Fosse play resulted in an invitation to join the Royal
Court in a symposium on directing in translation, hosted at the Traverse
Theatre, Edinburgh.
A Summer’s Day is excellent. Congratulations. It
was worth the journey from Edinburgh to Southend.
Feel free to quote me.
Brian McMaster, Director Edinburgh International
Festival.
SUSPICIOUS MINDS 1999: Comedy premier for the
Bridewell Theatre, London. Based the fantasy of getting
revenge on an Elvis impersonator, this sold out show
was conceived as a catwalk entertainment, featuring
American fairground attractions - including pistol
shooting - all set to an Elvis soundtrack.
FIGARO 1998: Translated directly from the Beaumarchais original by Andrea Montgomery, this was directed
as a 1990s parable of a black Brixton boy struggling to survive in a Branstonesque “Virgin” Empire. The
production featured original live music and songs in an MTV version of Beaumarchais’ 18th century
masque, Vivienne Westwood-inspired costumes and a flexible mirrored set.
A slick production with comedy and burlesque at full throttle in two hours of rollicking fun. Direction
by Andrea Montgomery is superlative. Her artistic movement makes for continuous comedy, with
the imaginative direction handled adroitly by a competent cast. The Stage
Staged with lashings of comic dexterity, this highly original version maintained much of the farcical
humour of the original with some especially fine performances. Updated smack bang into the 20th
century! The Harlow Star
L'ECOLE DES FEMMES 1998: A brisk classic staging of
the Moliere play, commissioned by the European Theatre
Company for tour in the UK and France.
THE RIVALS 1994-1997: Freely adapted by Andrea
Montgomery and Stephanie Young from the Sheridan play,
this version was directed for a cast of 4. Conceived as an homage to the world of 18th century games, the
piece was staged on single stretched canvas set representing a game board. The production included an
original soundtrack and songs, and was accompanied throughout by live classical guitar. Began its life as a
site-specific piece, went on to performance at 17 non-theatrical venues, followed by two theatrical tours.
What the production lacks in scenery it makes up for in imagination. At one point actors become a
pair of swinging doors and merge to form the shape of a graceful gondola. Go see. The Pink Paper
The play showed tremendous creativity – it beat the cinema on its own ground with seemingly
impossible feats. The Northwich Guardian
THE END OF THE WORLD ROMANCE 1996:
This European premier of a new work by awardwinning Canadian playwright Sean Dixon explored
magic realism and its impact on physical theatre.
The production featured a human crow on a flying
bicycle, a woman whose three-metre high skirts
captured the west wind - and an entire set that
inflated and lifted away as the production
unfolded. With an improvised jazz soundtrack
played live, the play was staged at Sadlers Wells
for ReCREATION Theatre Co.
Arresting and urgent. The Guardian
Directed with considerable flair… A handsome production with an energetic, strong cast.
What’s On in London
PERSUASION 1995/1996: Staged twice over a 28-month
period, this classic adaptation of the Jane Austen book
featured live music ranging from opera to sea shanties and
incorporated breath-based choral work, multiple actors
playing single characters and considerable physical
comedy whilst remaining true to period. After two UK tours
and a London run, it went on to be adapted for a series of
over 20 non-theatrical venues.
Your production reminded me of why I wanted to
market theatre in the first place. Congratulations. Marketing Manager, Lawrence Battley Theatre
Huddersfield.
Brought to life with dashing brilliance, the technical detail of the piece was stunning. Tension
mounts with every look, nuance and touch until the big moment comes and you want to cheer.
Whether you are an Austen fan or not, it is a must.
The Hammersmith Chronicle
SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER 1994: Originally staged in the stable block of a stately home, this production
went on to performances at more than 20 ‘found’ spaces across the UK. The production featured original
sung and choreographed masked intermezzi and was accompanied live by a trio of flute, guitar and cello.
This is an elegant production stunningly dressed, well-directed and choreographed, it is a pure joy.
A magical evening. The Pink Paper
Andrea Montgomery’s production is a model of
taste and intelligence, with a sparkling young cast
capturing just the right balance of exuberance and
decorum.
Time Out Magazine
We are in the safe hands of a totally professional
theatre company… The performances are high
definition, delivered with verve and confidence.
The Richmond and Twickenham Times
THE DEATH OF THOMAS CHATTERTON 1993: Written by Ned Cox, the production was re-conceived by
Andrea Montgomery to feature a ‘muse’ character who played live improvised violin. Winner of an Edinburgh
Fringe First, the play was remounted at the Chelsea Centre Theatre, London, where it went on to win critical
acclaim and Time Out Magazine’s best actor award.
Andrea Montgomery’s impeccable direction
and a charismatically mercurial performance
keep us effortlessly fascinated for close to
two hours. What’s On in London
Seductively sure, so subtle that we never
stop delighting in the flamboyant mastery of
emotions and mimicked characters…
director Andrea Montgomery harnesses
Stigwood’s talent with memorable effect.
You’d be a fool to miss this. Time Out
Magazine
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE 1993: Adaptation of the Austen text, staged for 12 non-theatrical venues.
Featured original live music and songs commissioned for the piece, played live by a piano trio, with
choreography based on period dance.
I was captivated.
Time Out Magazine
EMMA 1991 & 1992: Classical adaptation of the Austen text, with a fully integrated original score
commissioned for the production from Nikhil Dally and played live by a piano trio. Choreography based on
period dance. Started out as a site-specific piece and then toured the following year to a range of nontheatrical venues.
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