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JOHN WARD
Nationality: British
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John Ward founded DumbWise in 2008. DumbWise are an actor-musician theatre company fusing live musicianship, original songwriting and dynamic storytelling in the pursuit of creating new musical works for contemporary audiences.
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Electra Faust Macphersons Rant Nicobobinus RantElectra
An empire crumbling. Betrayal. Murder. Vengeance. Electra is a darkly psychological study of a woman s obsession with her murdered father and her quest for retribution. When her brother unexpectedly returns from exile, the stage is set for Electra's endgame. But vengeance has its price. For how can there be closure if, to avenge your father s death, you must first kill your mother? DumbWise reinvent the murderous Greek myth of power and prophecy as a lyrical modern epic with a live punk-rock score.
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from the Greek Myth by Euripides/Sophocles
1st Produced:
Bunker, london
27 Feb 2018
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DumbWise
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adaptation of play
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Faust is a new actor-musician adaptation of Goethe's epic tale of morality and the supernatural. Adapted from John R Williams lyrical and biting translation, DumbWise have restructured and revamped part one of Goethe's saga into a beautiful and thrilling musical. A disillusioned and nihilistic young man signs a pact to make him truly happy and grateful to be alive. Accompanied by a dark and hedonistic outsider, Faust tears his way through a God fearing community, setting his sights on the innocent but irresistible Gretchen, sparking a cacophony of tragic events. With DumbWise's signature combination of musicianship and word-craft, and a breathtaking soundtrack of songs, Faust is a stylish and truly unique theatre experience.
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Original Playwright - Goethe
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Top of PageMacphersons Rant
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A story of love, betrayal and rebellion. "It was by a woman's treacherous hand, than I was condemned tae dee" MacPhersons Rant takes you to Banff-shire in the late 17th Century. Set against the backdrop of Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite rebellion, we follow the story of James MacPherson who was hung in Banff for being a gypsy and who smashed his fiddle on the gallows tree as he sung MacPherson Lament a well known and much loved song. Combining the best in Celtic roots music to create startling new versions of classic folk songs such as; Ye Jacobites, Twa Recruiting Sergeants, Ye Banks and Braes and The Roving Journeyman. An ensemble cast of professional actors and musicians will perform alongside a large community chorus which shall bring to life the demise of James MacPherson.
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part of Scotland's Homecoming Year
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musical
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Top of PageNicobobinus
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Nicobobinus and his wild best friend Rosie embark on a tubthumping musical adventure to discover the Land of Dragons. On the way their friendship, humanity and overall brilliantness is put to the test as they are propelled into a nonstop series of capers and calamities, which will test our young heroes' resolve and have audiences laughing out loud. Told from the mouths and instruments of an unruly band of gypsies, led by the enigmatic narrator, Basilcat; kidnapping pirates, murderous monks and mountains that move, all lie in store for Nicobobinus and Rosie as they wend their way on this hilarious and thrilling journey. Fairy story, adventure, magic, mystery, morality and humour are combined with effortless skill to produce a unique modern fairy tale.
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a new musical adaptation of Monty Python comedian Terry Jones' family favourite.
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DumbWise
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TYA musical adaptation
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Male: - Female: - Other: -
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Top of PageRant
Synopsis:
The musical will consist of new songs and traditional Scottish songs set to a contemporary Celtic rock backing. The show features a 36 strong cast of professional and amateur actors, musicians and singers combining the best in Scottish drum and pipe music with Celtic roots music. The play based on the Jacobite Rebellion tells the story of the unlucky James MacPherson who was hanged in Banff for being a gypsy. Old classic songs such as Ye Jacobites, Ye Banks and Braes and Twa Recruiting Sergeants will be given a new lease of life in this brand new production.
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Music James MacPherson
1st Produced:
Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh
20 Oct 2009
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