A new musical currently in development written by Harry Blake and Jennifer Fletcher supported by the National Theatre Studio (Generate), Theatre Royal Plymouth, Arts Council England, AMATA (Falmouth University), Feast, Peggy Ramsay Foundation, North Wall Arts Centre and Taunton Brewhouse.
Made by Seawitch
Images by Steve Tanner, Josh Tomalin and John Freddy Jones
Draft, songs and more resources available on request seawitchtheatre@gmail.com
SHERMAN THEATRE, CARDIFF
Images: Studio Cano (production) Keiran Cudlip (rehearsal)
★★★★“Jenkins script is packed with sharp observational comedy, but also tackles deeply traumatic circumstance through an authentic exploration of premature menopause.'‘
Plays to See
“The storyline strikes a perfect balance between comedy and drama, offering both light and shade….Overall a night at the pub has never been more entertaining or enlightening - don’t miss it!”
Entertainment South Wales
Writer; Lowri Jenkins
Dramaturg; Tafsila Khan
Director & choreographer; Jennifer Fletcher
Producer; Ceriann Williams
Production & stage manager ; Danny Muir
Set & costume design; April Dalton
Sound design; Samuel Barnes
Lighting & creative caption design; Ceri James
Access support; Jonny Cotsen
Cast; Lowri Jenkins, Ritesh Managula, Nicky Hywell, Daisy Griffiths, Indigo Wernick, Chris Griffith.
A Nova production supported by Sherman Theatre, Arts Council Wales, The Darkley Foundation, Teatromosca and Camden People’s Theatre.
Cornish language short film produced by Lightbox Films and Screen Cornwall (FlymK)
Writer; Darcy Vanhinsbergh
Director; Jennifer Fletcher
D.O.P; James Stuart
Editor; Marcus Cook
Cast; Emily Smith, Darcy Vanhinsbergh, Tim Cartwright, Morgan Val Baker, Maria McEwan, Gavin Hosking
Language advisor; Jonathon Ryan
Language supervisor; Mark Trevethan
1st Assistant director; Mikaela Drew
2nd Assistant director; Poppy Hodges
Gaffer; Junaid Faizullah-Ward
1st Assistant camera; Sam Breeze
Sound recordist: Georgina Guilmard
Production designer; Rebecca McDonald
Composer; Matthew Thomasson
Melodeon; Mark Cragg
Melodeon recording; Laura Luing
Closing soundtrack; Borelesyow Bleujyowa by Daisy Rickman
Sound mix; Chris Baker
Colour grade; Marcus Cook & Alantek
ON THIS OCCASION - FILM
Lightbox Films & Jennifer Fletcher
A short movement film inspired by the reaction to sharing rejection letters on social media and the unspoken resilience required from all working in the arts.
Supported by Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre in Liskeard, Hall for Cornwall, Lightbox Films, all the performers and the brilliant Musical Theatre Students of Falmouth University.
Concept & Director - Jennifer Fletcher
DP - James Stuart @lightboxfilm
Lighting - Josh Pharo
AD - Marcus Cook
Rehearsal Director - Kylie Sullivan
AC - Sam Breeze
2nd AC - Sterren Collett
Lead dancer - Aisha Naamani
Rob - Steve Jacobs
Olga - Agnieszka Blonska
Dancers:
Kylie Sullivan
Chrissy Warren
Larissa Pinkham
Grace Sibley-Sellwood
Zanni Tonietto
Olivia Walton
Charlotte Luke
Grace mursoch
Phoebe McChesney
Aimee Hitchens
Sapphire Sumpter
Amy Morvell
Images: Lightbox Films Co
Co-directed by Agnieszka Blonksa & Jennifer Fletcher
Produced by Katie Keeler and Hannah McBrady
A new project in development working with grandmothers and immersive technology for an immersive live performance experience. Created alongside grandmothers in Penwith including a steering group featured in the portraits; Lucy Birbeck, Mercedes Kemp, Mel Mitchell, Emma Gibson, Leif Olsen, Alice King and Kate Barden. Currently testing for immersive sound concept. Audio sample available on request.
Work developed as part of the Immersive Innovation Cohort 2024/25 (Screen Cornwall), Women in Immersive Tech (2023) and supported by Creative Uk, Arts Council England and Falmouth University.
Photography; Abi Galatia
Sound edit/consultant; Ciaran Clarke
Sound recordist; Claud Tonietto
Composer; Julie Macrara
360 film; Natasha Batorijs
Additional film; Michael Eddy
Original pilot films (see bottom of page) filmed by Steve Tanner, edited by Ian Kingsnorth and featuring Gill Kane, Suki and Eliza Potter. Supported by Feast.
Images by Steve Tanner & Mike Newman
Community production with 135 strong cast seen by over 6,000 people in South West Cornwall. A documentary about the process can be found here.
Director; Jennifer Fletcher
Assistant director; Kylie Sullivan
Lighting designer; Ethan Kent
Lighting consultant; Lucy Gaskell
Set design; Graham Jobbins
Costume design; Meier Williems with Sarah Rose Weatherly & Bridget Gibbs
Composer & choir leader; Vicky Abott
Composer & band leader; Ben Sutcliffe
Production manager; Vicki Cox
Stage manager; Nicky Wood
Sound; Milestone sound
Artistic director; Jason Squibb
Producer; Mary Ann Bloomfield
