2004
In February we hosted a charity fundraiser in aid of The Terence Higgins Trust at RADA. The evening saw a host of cabaret acts from around London, including up and coming comic John Hopkins of Hopkins and Glover fame.. Act One of "Cannibals Alone" was read and the evening was rounded off with a raffle, with prizes including free membership to private member's club: Soho House.
In March Rob Kent's first stage play "The Surgeon and The Nurse won Best New Writer at The Lost Festival of New Talent in London. Adjudicator Adrian Brown described the work as " a most accomplished piece of new writing....very well realized....with two fine performances". The piece was directed by David Dorrian and starred Aidan Crowley and Tony Taras
April saw a staged reading of "The Shape Shifter" by RL Nesvet, directed by Kelly Wilkinson at The Space, Hampstead Theatre. The evening was a huge success- with 120 people in an 80 seater space! We received kind sponsorship from Silver Tongued Productions, Short and Girlie Productions and CastNet.
Click on the links below for reviews and interviews connected to "The Shape Shifter" and the company
Amber Agar's interview with British Theatre Guide
Write Words Interview
IndieLondon Interview
Shape Shifter Review
In May and November, Cheeky Maggot supported "The London Exiles" at The Soho Theatre. An afternoon revue of new and established writing for an invited audience of industry professionals, showcasing new acting and writing talent.
2005
Connections by Cailin Harrison - A Rehearsed Reading
Directed by Christian Durham with Amber Agar and Angus Lindsay. Cailin is an American writer now residing in London. She has worked as a writer/producer for Nickleodean, Fox and CNBC. Her play "Time Out" was performed at The New York Fringe Festival 2001. This is her first reading in London.
Criminal Justice- a devised piece of reported theatre, directed by David Dorrian is one of the entries in this year's Lost Theatre Festival of New Talent. David's show "The Surgeon & The Nurse" won writer Rob Kent Best New Writer last year.
Urban Folk Tales by Daniel Reitz, directed by Christian Durham is another entry at The Lost Festival this year. This is a sharp piece of new writing that tackles prejudice in our society and its' ugly consequences.
Cannibals Alone by Steph de Ferie, developmental work continues. This is a transatlantic relationship- as Steph is USA based. Dan Coleman is the director on this. The play is a taut piece looking at what happens when government scare-mongering gets out of hand. What if anyone HIV positive was branded and put in camps to rot away? But it's about more than just an epidemic, the play deals with friendship, loyalty
2006-7
We focus on our work in schools, in businesses and one to one. Involving role play, improv workshops, SATS workshops, one to one public speaking classes, group acting classes, one to one acting classes and camera technique workshops.
Some of our students go on to gain places at drama schools such as Lamda, ALRA, Arts Ed,Drama Studio ,Central and Drama Centre.
We feel privileged to have worked with each and every one of our cllients and students. We learn from you as much as you do we hope from us.