Nic is going to the Dark Side this Halloween!

As part of the London Horror Festival Alpha’s NIC LAMONT will be starring in the self-penned ‘The Darklings’ this Friday 26th and Sunday 28th October at the Old Red Lion Theatre in North London. Described ‘as if The Pillowman and Pitchfork Disney had a baby… and that baby was really freaking evil’ the show promises loads of ghoulish treats this Halloween. Check out the link for ticket information…if you dare!

Adam's 'Spiral' gets nominated for film festival

Last year Alpha’s ADAM SEIGEL shot the experimental short film ‘Spiral’ for Nick Woolgar Films. It’s been taking the festival circuit by storm and has just been nominated for ‘Best East Anglian Film’ in the Norwich Film Festival. The film will compete with other nominees on the 18th November. Check out the teaser trailer.

David begins Merchant of Venice with Award-Winning Illyria

David Sayers stars as Shylock which in The Merchant of Venice which opens tonight at the Trebah Garden in Cornwall. 

In this classic Shakespearean comedy, the wealthy Antonio borrows money from Shylock, and both are so confident about his paying it back that they jokingly adopt a ridiculous agreement: that Antonio will give Shylock a pound of his flesh should he default. Then events conspire against him so that he cannot repay the loan. What transpires is a witty, romantic and thought-provoking tale. 

David is thrilled to return to outdoor theatre company Illyria who have won 4 international "Best Performance" awards and attracted numerous "5-star" and "Critics' Choice" reviews for their lively clarity of Shakespeare's plays.

Break a leg David! 

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Angus shoots short film with Jane Asher!

Our Angus Kennedy was recently shooting a short film called One Track Mind with acclaimed director Kat Philipou Cutis.

The film is a three hander with Angus, Bill Fellows and Jane Asher at the helm. In it, two strangers meet on a train and launch into a flirtatious conversation about Sex, much to the embarrassment of those around them. But all is not what it seems!

Curtis's previous film Marriage has won 30 awards on the short film circuit, and we wish the team behind One Track Mind every success! 

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Anah takes the lead in Driving Miss Daisy!

We're over the moon for our Anah Ruddin who will be appearing in the titular role in Driving Miss Daisy for the Frinton Summer Theatre season!

Alfred Uhry's classic play is set in Georgia and follows the touching and amusing relationship between Miss Daisy and her driver Hoke. 

The performances run from 27th June to 14th July Tuesdays to Saturday at 7.30pm (with some matinees at 3.30pm). 

This will take place at the renowned The McGrigor Hall, Frinton-On-Sea, the UK's oldest repertory theatre. 

For more information and tickets, click here.

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Three Alpha Actors at Brighton Fringe!

Three of our actors, Cameron Chalmers, Jessica Flood and Nic Lamont have just finished successful productions at the Brighton Fringe. Here's a round up of how they got on:

 

 

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Clean Mean Eating Machine (Worst Absurd)

Cameron is part of Worst Absurd who brought this physical comedy about healthy eating to The Warren. 

Here's the team taking to the streets for promotion and Cameron taking the lead on the Matcha latte rap!

The received a great ★★★★ review from Broadway Baby that you can read here.

 

Anthony and Cleopatra (Unmasked Theatre)

Jess took on Cleopatra in Shakespeare's historical epic, in this version, as 60's cabaret star Christine Keeler.

The performance took place at the Rialto Theatre and received a 'Highly Recommended  Show' accolade by Fringe Review. You can read more here.

 

Slay (The Twins Macabre)

Nic brought her dark comedy-cabaret The Twins Macabre to the renowned Spiegeltent. 

In it Nic plays one half of a pair of sinister siblings who, through a series of grisly murders, have shot to fame and celebrity. The show features dark sketches, projections, audience interaction and songs.

You can read more in this ★★★★★ review from West End Wilma here.