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… arresting, stark and economic. Full of very engaging, educative drama, hugely entertaining and well performed. Ideal for a quick get-in and get-out for small theatres. But no less affecting and engaging for that.

Paula Jacobs (actress) about The Engineer’s Corset, April 2005

 

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THE ENGINEER’S CORSET:-

• Integral to the study of THE VICTORIANS at KS2 and KS3/performing arts/humanities
• Includes dance and physical theatre
• One hour workshop in which the audience, assisted by the company, recreate the soundscape of both a Victorian street and a contemporary one. (This programme fits a half day school session.)
• Has been enjoyed by a wide ranging audience in 2005
  – from a party of elderly, male engineering enthusiasts to yr 5/6 school children
  – the only note of criticism being from a woman who wanted MORE!

 

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THE ENGINEER’S CORSET works best on a thrust stage:-

 

• with a minimum stage area of 5m/5m.
• The playing area is defined by three portable screens that the company brings.
• An area of 2.5 m behind the stage area is required for 35mm slide back projection.  Facilities for black out and basic lighting.
• Dressing room for two performers
• A two hour get in period prior to performance.

 

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The Cost:

 

For schools’ performances:-

£200 for the play + £100 for the workshop based on an audience of 100 or less. (Larger audiences £3 per head extra)

 

For Arts Centres, theatres etc:-

 

Box office split + small guarantee preferable but Structures’ Theatre will negotiate with venues interested in presenting THE ENGINEER’S CORSET.

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Recommendation from The Brunel Engine House after performances in April 2005.

 

Brunel Engine House                                                                                                 Railway Avenue                                                                                                 Rotherhithe                                                                                                 London SE16 4LF         Jemma Churchill Structures Theatre Company      20 April 2005   Dear Jemma    Now that the ‘Structures’ residency here has ended I thought I would drop you a line to thank you for all your hard work. You made a wonderful contribution to the Museum’s celebrations on Marc Brunel’s birthday. The performance was both witty and moving, and we have received nothing but delighted thanks from those who came to see the show.    Maev Kennedy of The Guardian declared the play a great success, our sponsors Museum of London spoke very highly of the event and Sir William and Lady McAlpine left beaming.    The school shows were very well received. The children especially enjoyed the workshops and the question and answer sessions after the show. Isambard Kingdom Brunel is now a suggested topic for biographical study at Key Stage 2, but I believe very strongly that examination of historical figures benefit hugely from the kind of context provided by your play.    On behalf of the Trustees of the museum, the children and our guests, I thank you for making the Brunel birthday so memorable, and we wish you all success in your forthcoming tour.    En avant Structures! En avant!    Kind regards    Robert Hulse Curator The Brunel Museum

 

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For more information please contact:

Janet Goddard:

 

01494 776 844 07946655799

28, Chilton Rd, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 2AT.

 

 

 

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