Glass Splinters

New Writing about Women from History, by Female Playwrights. Founder @Natalie__Harper, Co-Producer @StarRedrum and @FranMephamG @ThePleasance 24/25th Feb 2023

[Glass Splinters @GlassSplintersT]

Check out this brilliant new show, an originally devised piece by @BeckyOwenFisher -War Of The Worlds (On A Budget)
A daft comedy-clown musical adventure.Great for anyone who loves comedy, music, silliness and cardboard props!
3 nights at @GreenwichTheatr
https://t.co/mDbOmYh6VL

[The Nursery @nurserytheatre]

Directors - get in touch to direct short plays developed on our Flourish Festival Artist Development Initiative. You'll be working with our fabulous playwrights towards their rehearsed readings on 23 September. This is a paid opportunity. More info: https://t.co/ATAonVThKG

[Natalie Harper @Natalie__Harper]

On my way to our final dress #rehearsal for Kensington’s Bottom, written by the lovely @RaeSkerrett! A queeriod love story in #PrideMonth2023 appearing for one night at @NewWimbTheatre - tickets below! https://t.co/6pIrDc8Bkk #Wimbledon #theatre #PrideMonth

[Glass Splinters @GlassSplintersT]

@CatrionaClancy Hey Catriona! We definitely hope to stage a longer run in the future, keep an eye on our socials for details. Hope you’re well 🥰

[Glass Splinters @GlassSplintersT]

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who came to see #TheVelvetGlove - it was so great to have a full house,we really appreciate your support!
A special thank you to our brilliant cast + amazing director Alex, for your time, talent and hard work you put in to bring this piece to life.

[Glass Splinters @GlassSplintersT]

@MerylWW Thank you so much Meryl 🥰 xx

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Today's the day and we're EXCITED!! Costumes are being packed,lines are being run and props are being checked If you've not got your ticket yet, what're you waiting for?

Click the link in our profile and we'll see you for some cat fighting,orange slinging theatrical shenanigans!

[Alex Pearson Productions @ProducerPearson]

Thrilled to be directing The Velvet Glove by the talented @Natalie__Harper, which will be @NewWimbTheatre this Friday.

For tickets book here 👇
https://t.co/x74EyKf9TS

[Glass Splinters @GlassSplintersT]

We're on in TWO days + delighted to announce our director @ProducerPearson!
Alex is an experienced Director and Producer, who has worked at a large number of venues throughout London + the rest of the UK, on a multitude of different productions including plays, musicals + operas.

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@LiaEmmanuela Thank you lovely! ❤️❤️❤️

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Tickets are flying out the door folks - make sure you grab yours before they're gone! Theatrical spats, love affairs and intrigue, what else could you want on Friday night?

https://t.co/FkoWA4LZte

#Theatre #newwriting #womenshistory #Wimbledon #RestorationLondon #newplay

[Glass Splinters @GlassSplintersT]

@ThePleasance @bloomsburyfest @TheHenChickens - Cabaret Night at Phoenix Art Club and short film Clara Schuman Goes to Paris

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Delighted to announce our final cast member -playing the dual roles of Lizzie/Mrs Quickly is GABRIELLA FREEMAN!
Recent credits include Glass Splinters at @ThePleasance Words and Deeds as part of @bloomsburyfest Sex, Society and Other Stupid Sh*t at @TheHenChickens , CBS Dance

[Glass Splinters @GlassSplintersT]

Anne and Rebecca Marshall were two of the first female performers on the British public stage. Anne was praised for her tragedy roles, Rebecca was known for playing the villainess. The sisters acted onstage together at least once,in a production of John Dryden's The Maiden Queen.

[Glass Splinters @GlassSplintersT]

@ThePleasance to @TheHopeTheatre . Other recent credits include 'A Little Princess' at The Drayton Arms Theatre. Catherine is currently teaching and writing for Kaleidoscope Theatre Arts

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Playing Anne Marshall is the wonderful CATHERINE HISCOCK!

Catherine is an actor and writer. Her play 'Katheryn Howard,' in which she played the title role, originated as a monologue for 'Glass Splinters' at @ThePleasance before opening at The Brockley Jack and transferring...

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Our next cast member is also our writer - @Natalie__Harper is playing the role of Rebecca Marshall!

Recent credits include Glass Splinters at @ThePleasance , Words and Deeds as part of @bloomsburyfest , Bard in the Yard with @willshakesandco and Kathryn Howard @TheHopeTheatre

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Killigrew was also one of only two people in England given a royal patent to form a theatre company, something he chose to invite actresses into. Was he an ally or merely an opportunist? We'll let you make that decision....
https://t.co/FkoWA4LZte

[Glass Splinters @GlassSplintersT]

Thomas Killigrew was a dramatist and theatre manager at court of King Charles II, known for his wit and tenacity. Though born noble, he grew up volunteering as an extra (occasionally a 'devil') at The Red Bull Theatre so he could see plays for free!

[Glass Splinters @GlassSplintersT]

Edward Kynaston was one of the great Restoration "boy players"- that is,a young male actor who played women onstage.

Noted by Pepys as "the loveliest lady I ever saw in my life" Kynaston played both male and female roles in his career. However, he wasn't known as a wallflower...