A new production of a contemporary American song cycle where songs are paired with photographs
Music and Lyrics | Ryan Scott Oliver
Photographs | Matthew Murphy
CREATIVE TEAM
Director | Adam Lenson
Set and Costume Design | Justin Williams
Musical Director | Joe Bunker
Lighting | Sam Waddington
Sound | Huw Williams
Assistant Director | Ellie Coote
CAST
Maisey Bawden
Gregor Duncan
George Maguire
Christina Modestou
Samuel Thomas
VENUE
The Other Palace Studio, London
DATES
18th - 30th September 2017
SYNOPSIS
A picture is worth 1,000 words — what about a song? In 35mm, each photo creates a unique song from a moment frozen in time.
Award-winning composer Ryan Scott Oliver’s music is inspired by Broadway photographer Matthew Murphy’s images in this thrilling new alternative-rock musical. Together, they weave a collection of remarkable stories told through song.
“The increasingly prolific Adam Lenson directs – this is his fourth musical in six months – and he has a real knack for unearthing small-scale pieces, shows that approach the art form slightly askew, and turning them into really decent fringe productions.”
“Director Adam Lenson is here to work his magic with a piece that pushes ahead into new and magnificent musical theatre territory; he moves and choreographs the ensemble with delicious eloquence, transforming the small Studio platform into a grand arena”
“A vigorous and appealing show”
“35mm explores the moments we take for granted in a photograph. It is simple, ingenious, intelligent and original, provoking ideals and beliefs found living under 21st century constraints. ”
“35mm is doing something different here and it should be appreciated for that”
“A unique show and an extremely powerful cast. I would definitely recommend going to see it”