Writer & Director
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The Cast
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Writer Shaun Prendergast was born in North Shields and his last production for Live Theatre, Playing With My Heart, was specially written for members of Live’s Youth Theatre. Shaun’s work as a writer includes the BBC 1 film The Lightening Kid, in which he starred, which was directed by Stephen Tompkinson in 2006. As an actor Shaun recently played Sarah the Cook in Dick Whittington and his Cat at the Lyric Hammersmith where he was described by the Daily Telegraph as the ‘finest, funniest pantomime Dame in London’. Other theatre credits include playing Mr Boo in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice at the Vaudeville Theatre in London’s West End as well as television credits in Emmerdale, 55 Degrees North and Soldier Soldier.
Saturday 26 February, 5pm
Stockton-on-Tees born Stephen Tompkinson is returning to the North East to make his Live Theatre debut as ‘Freddie the Suit’. He is joined by Christopher Patrick Nolan who is also making his debut performance as Sam, a clairaudient who can hear and converse with the dead. Newcastle’s Laura Norton who last performed at Live Theatre in Jump! is Carla a lap dancer who is living with Sam. They are joined by Middlesbrough’s Paul Joseph who plays Mickey, a vicious young thug with delusions of grandeur who has plenty of self belief but no faith.
Saturday 5 March, 5pm
Meet the Writer & Director Join writer Shaun Prendergast, Director Jonathan Moore and Stephen Tompkinson as they talk about preparing Faith & Cold Reading for its World Premiere. Discover Shaun’s inspiration behind the play; find out more about Jonathan’s directing back catalogue and discover more about other creative projects Shaun, Jonathan and Stephen have worked on.
Wednesday 9 February to Saturday 19 March 2011
Meet the Cast Meet members of the cast as they talk about the process of bringing Shaun’s play to life. They will also be answering questions from the audience. To watch an interview with Stephen Tompkinson, hear what the writer has to say about the play and see an exclusive preview of the set and costume designs, follow Live Theatre on
Director Jonathan Moore, an award-winning director of stage plays, opera, film and television, is making his Live Theatre debut. With international opera credits to his name Jonathan’s work has been described by The Sunday Times as ‘typically intense, high-octane’. Jonathan last directed Stephen Tompkinson in The Revengers Tragedy at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester. With a prominent career as an actor working at the highest levels of theatre, film and television for over twenty years, credits include leading roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal Court, Chichester Festival, Royal Exchange, Donmar as well as in London’s West End.
For tickets and information call (0191) 232 1232
Live Theatre presents The World Premiere of
Written by Shaun Prendergast
Starring Stephen Tompkinson as ‘Freddie the Suit’
To book online visit www.live.org.uk
Image, left to right: Sam played by Christopher Patrick Nolan, Carla played by Laura Norton, Mickey played by Paul Joseph.
Tickets: £10 to £18 Box office: (0191) 232 1232 Book online: www.live.org.uk
Ticket & Booking Information
Faith & Cold Reading
Book tickets by phone or online Call Live Theatre’s box office on (0191) 232 1232 or visit www.live.org.uk where it is easy to book tickets online. Tickets can be mailed out, at an extra charge of £1, or can be collected from the box office free of charge.
Wednesday 9 February to Saturday 19 March 2011
Preview Be amongst the first to see a new show during the preview period at a discounted price. Students are eligible for a £10 ticket for the preview performance. Opening Night Celebrate the official first night of a production when there’s always an air of excitement in the theatre.
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Front cover image: Stephen Tompkinson as ‘Freddie the Suit’
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Written by Shaun Prendergast Directed by Jonathan Moore Designer Ben Stones Lighting Designer Colin Grenfell Sound Designer Dave Flynn Illusion Consultant Darren Lang Sam is a professional medium who lives with Carla. He owes a lot of money to Freddie, a big time gangster who has recently buried his mother. Will Freddie overlook the debt if Sam can re-connect him with his mother in spirit? With the pressure on, can Sam deliver or will it be left to Carla, herself bereaved, to make the connection? Live Theatre is pleased that Stephen Tompkinson (Wild at Heart, DCI Banks, Ballykissangel, Drop The Dead Donkey and Grafters) is taking on the role of the charismatic but terrifying villain ‘Freddie the Suit’. Violent and volatile with a constant thirst for the truth, Freddie is certainly not to be messed with. Cold Reading – ‘a technique used by mentalists and fortune tellers, psychics and mediums to determine details about another person in order to convince them that the reader knows more about a subject than he or she actually does.’ Wikipedia, 2008.
Location & Travel Information DATES: Wed 9 Feb to Sat 19 Mar TICKETS: £10 to £18 LOCATION: Main Theatre DURATION: Approx. 2 hours including interval SUITABILITY: 18+ contains strong language and nudity PERFORMANCES: Tues to Sat, 7.30pm & Sun 20 & 27 Feb, 6 & 13 Mar, 4pm
Parking There is a car park in the Trinity Gardens complex 50 metres up the road from the Theatre, which can be accessed from City Road and Trinity Gardens. This is a secure 24 hour car park and costs 70p per hour and is free after 5pm. There is limited on street parking on Broad Chare and additional car parks nearby.
KEY Parking Quaylink Stops Metro Station
MATINEES: Thurs 24 Feb & Sat 5 Mar, 2pm £PWYC: Sun 13 Mar, 4pm Wed 9 Feb, 7.30pm Thurs 10 Feb, 7.30pm Thurs 3 Mar, 7.30pm Tues 15 Mar, 7.30pm Thurs 17 Mar, 6.15pm Thurs 17 Mar, 7.30pm
To find out more about assisted performances please visit www.live.org.uk/assistedperformances
For tickets and information call (0191) 232 1232
Public Transport Live Theatre is a 10 minute walk from Central Station, Monument and Manors Metro Stations. The Quay Link bus service runs every 10 minutes during the day and every 20 minutes during the evening until midnight providing a safe and easy way of getting to and from the Theatre. Call Traveline on 0871 200 2233 for more travel information.
To book online visit www.live.org.uk
Image: Faith & Cold Reading set design by Ben Stones
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