Introducing... the Director

Over the next few days I'll be introducing the different members of the creative team for The Boy on the Swing. If you're interested in more updates check out the facebook event where all the latest casting news can be found.

Today, I'm thrilled to introduce Joe Murphy, Artistic Director of nabokov, who'll be taking the directorial helm. As we found out during our exciting casting session yesterday (more news soon), that means he is definitely in charge.

Joe most recently directed the Fringe First winning Bunny (Edinburgh Fringe Festival, then touring).


Directing credits include: Service, Building Site (Arcola/Miniaturists); After, Come On Over (Tristan Bates); The Things That Never Grew in the Garden (Hampstead Start Night); Normal (Cockpit); Julius Caesar, Esme-Tales (Edinburgh Fringe); South Pacific (Northcott).

As Assistant Director his credits include: The Priory (The Royal Court); 2nd May 1997 (The Bush); Fixer (High Tide Festival); Purgatory (Arcola); Girls and Dolls (Old Red Lion); He Said... (The Bush).

You'll be hearing a lot more from Joe over the next few weeks as we move from casting into rehearsals, but in the meantime, book your tickets to see Joe's work in action here or call the Arcola box office on 02075031646.

The Boy on the Swing

Tickets today go on sale for The Boy on the Swing by Joe Harbot. We're currently casting this week, with some news hopefully by the end of the week about who's actually going to be involved. In the meantime, check out the facebook group or have a look at our page on the Arcola website.

The Boy on the Swing

I'm pleased to announce that I am now actually producing a play. Keep coming back for more news and info on how the production process is going.


In the meantime, check out the facebook group or see below for more details:



"Hello? 


Hello? 


Is this God?"


Earl is a regular guy. He's got a job, he's got friends, he's not alone. He is, however, lost. Not geographically; spiritually. So when a bizarre business card seems to offer answers, he's going to grab them. But is a phone call really all it takes?


A searing new comedy that questions our need for religion in the 21st century.


The world premiere of "The Boy on the Swing" is directed by Fringe First 2010 winner Joe Murphy (Artistic Director of nabokov).

Check out our YouTube trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPVRQXjLZZk


Cartwright Productions presents


THE BOY ON THE SWING


By Joe Harbot


Directed by Joe Murphy
Set Designed by Hannah Clark
Costumes Designed by Ruth Sutcliffe
Lighting Designed by Jack Knowles
Assistant Director: Kirsty Patrick Ward


Performed by Will Barton, Nick Blood, Peter Bourke, Fred Pearson, Michael Shelford


Studio 2, Arcola Theatre
9 March - 9 April 2011 at 8pm 
£15 (£11 concessions) 
Tuesdays - 'PAY WHAT YOU CAN' (subject to availability) 
www.arcolatheatre.com | 020 7503 1646