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Once This Was A Poet

by Brenda Read-Brown

Production Dates:

Directed by:

Thursday 5 June 2008

Brenda Read-Brown

Description

This is a largely autobiographical play described as a Play with Poetry. It describes what happens when Angie a performance poet meets Pete another performance poet. It is told largely using their own poems.

GDA One Act Play Festival 2008

The play was performed at the GDA One Act Play Festival at the Kings Theatre, Gloucester.  

Credits
Angie Paula Fancini-Hooper
Pete     Ian Bishop
Man Joe Durrant
Woman Pam Jell
Stage Manager Hannah Moore
Lights & Sound Effects Martin Oakes

It won every award that it could be given:

Best Play Once This Was a Poet
Best Original Play Once This Was a Poet
Best Actor Ian Bishop
Best Actress Paula Fancini-Hooper
Best Performance in a Supporting Role Joe Durrant
& Pam Jell

Full list of results from the GDA

Reports & Comments:

Director's Report

Comment from PaulMcKee:
"Brenda, that was a stunningly wonderful theatrical experience last night and I will never forget those fairies!

Seriously though your  play was all the things drama should be - insightful, challenging, moving and very funny.  There was a rhythm and a pace, driven by your voice and the quality of your verse.  We loved it.

Well done - it must have  been hard and it can't be easy today having to come back down to earth, but it was very beautiful and life affirming, despite the sadness of Pete's death.  I'm sure he is very proud of you."

Pictures:

Picture from the Admag   Brenda with the trophies (© 2008 Tewkesbury Admag)

                 The trophies during a celebratory meal