GAGARIN WAY by Gregory Burke
Gagarin Way is a ridiculous, politically charged and intrinsically thoughtful dark comedy. Set in a deserted Fife factory, downtrodden and depressed workers with grand visions of a Communist revolution plot the overthrow of their corporate overlords; their plan works almost perfectly, until one catastrophic mistake threatens to bring their whole scheme, and everything they once held to be true, crashing down.
Cast:
Gary - Harry Johnson
Eddie - Catherine Potter
Tom - Carla van der Sluijs
Frank - Ellen White
Production Team:
Director - Tom Williams
Producer - Brianna Chu
Publicity - Terry Lee
Fight Choreographer - Joshua Teo
Technician - Julia Zeh
Ellen White as Frank, the Veteran. Ellen's first task was to watch a certain film in German with English subtitles. When she did it at the first time of asking, and took away from it exactly what I wanted, I knew then I was on to a winner. Her optimism has continuously been an encouragement throughout rehearsal, and her humour in particular with improvisation has never failed to have me in tears with laughter. Along with Harry, her transformation into her character has been the most worked upon, and like Carla, her work with what is usually such a one-dimensional character has left her as the dark horse star of the show.
- Tom Williams, Director
PREVIEW: With Director Tom Williams
In Gagarin Way I played 56-year-old consultant, Frank. Frank has been kidnapped by Gary and Eddie, who are sick of their corporate overlords. This was the most challenging role I've ever played, what with my being a 20 year old woman with the facial structure of a chubby Reese Witherspoon. I had to train my voice down, and endure a great deal of being thrown around by the other characters.
Promotional material: Terry Lee
Production Photos: Lightbox Creative, St Andrews
Ellen White playing Frank (the boss and hostage) was impressively mature in her delivery. Playing a fifty-six year old man, she portrayed Frank with a defeated and cynical energy which caused him to overrule Eddie’s status and power. This stationary, unaffected attitude was extremely interesting to watch; giving neither the audience nor the other characters what they expect.
The Tribe