DOT THE FAUN AND THE ELFIN CHILD
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It’s the summer of the pandemic and Dot’s teenage daughter is driving her mother bananas as she deals with the rigours of home education and her own midlife “what’s become of me?” crisis. Her precocious elfin daughter of course has her own issues - getting through her studies without her beloved father at home - whilst toying with her own ideas of “who will I become?”
Enter one very mischievous Faun hotfoot from France who provides some welcome relief for them both as he injects fun and music and mayhem into their garden, relieving the tension and terminal boredom they both have to suffer. Now play is one thing of course, but it can very quickly get out of hand. Ask any actor!! Especially if you have a suggestible imagination. What will happen when Monsieur Faun changes his tune and they each want a piece of him? Playful, comedic, physical, intelligent, poignant, theatrical. A new play well worth the watch and one you’ll be talking about and discussing after the show. An antidote to the diet of adaptation and musicalisation we get in our theatres today. |
On tour in the South West this summer...
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Reviews so far...
“What a brilliant script. It’s unlike anything I’ve read, surreal and beautiful
(AND SO FUNNY) but tackling such topics. Beyond excited! What a find of a writer!!! "
“That was just sublime. Beautifully weighted,
joyous yet shocking and always thought-provoking.”
"Enthralling the blend of reality and imagination. Acting and setting was first class. It held me throughout as it did the whole of the audience. You could hear them listening!"
Bath Fringe Hub - 4 stars - An enigmatic little curio which reflects well on all those involved, this writing debut and new company seems like a pretty good use for a Fringe slot, and one that needs repeating. Read the full review....
The Fine Times Recorder - "This is a very clever play because you never know which way it is going – it tiptoes and dances between anger and laughter, tragedy and love, history (a parade of Dorothys, plus an Agatha, played by Georgie Dixon) and contemporary reality. And all in just over an hour of genuine entertainment." Read the full review...
The Bath Echo - "...definitely worth a watch to support a fascinating piece of new writing." Read the full review...
CAST
We are delighted to introduce our exceptional cast:
Stephanie Weston as DOT
Ellen Schofield as ELFIN CHILD
Ellis J Wells as FAUN
Georgie Dixon as AGATHA
Stephanie Weston as DOT
Ellen Schofield as ELFIN CHILD
Ellis J Wells as FAUN
Georgie Dixon as AGATHA
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Stephanie Weston is Artistic Director of Bristol-based comedy improvisation company, Instant Wit, who are regulars at the Alma Tavern Theatre and other venues in the South West. She has appeared in a number of short films, TIE productions and open-air tours of Shakespeare and has also performed in site-specific work at Dover and Walmer Castles. Stephanie is also an emerging writer and has had work performed at a variety of places including the Edinburgh Festival, The Royal Court, as audio drama podcasts, and on BBC Radio Bristol.
You can find out more about Stephanie on Spotlight and follow her on Facebook and Instagram. |
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Ellen Schofield is a successful young actor with acrobatic and dance skills. Performing since the age of six, she has played leading roles in a variety of plays and musicals from Shakespeare to Sophocles, as well as touring around the country to beautiful theatres such as the Minack and other open air sites. Having trained with Curtain Up Theatre School and Baskervilles Gymnastics, Ellen has also had the privilege of working with Frantic Assembly. Her additional skills include level three stage combat, musical theatre and shooting. Though mainly performing in theatre, Ellen has also worked in the commercial and modelling world with companies such as Tesco and Muddy Puddles. Studying Drama to A Level under a scholarship at King Edward’s School, Bath, Ellen is off to University College London in September to read Archaeology and Classical Civilisation, which she plans to follow with a Masters in Anthropology. Ellen is super excited to be part of such a talented group and to share it with all of you.
Find out more about Ellen on Spotlight and follow her on Instagram. |
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Ellis J. Wells was born in Bristol, England. He attended Bristol Grammar School, where he made his acting debut in a production of Bertolt Brecht's "Fear and Misery of the Third Reich". When he was 18 he moved to America, to attend university in Iowa; where he was nominated for Best Actor at KCACTF for his performance as Puck in "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
After graduation Ellis moved to New York City before returning to the UK where he has toured nationally and internationally in theatre. In 2018 he was nominated for Best Actor at the iFFIF awards for the short film "Edge"; and in 2021 was nominated for Best Actor at the MegaFlix Film Awards for the feature film "Last Chancers". THEATRE CREDITS INCLUDE: Col. Pickering in "Pygmalion" and Alan Campbell in "the Picture of Dorian Gray" (Tours of Italy), Prof. Snape in "Puffs" (Colorado, USA), Christopher Wren in "the Mousetrap" (New York, USA), John Newton in "Forever Mine" (Tour of Ireland),Dr. Watson in "the Accidental Adventures of Sherlock Holmes", the title role in"Richard III" and "the Scarlet Pimpernel", Cardinal Richelieu in "the Three Musketeers", Allworthy in "the History of Tom Jones", Fleshcreep in "Jack and the Beanstalk", Percy Shelley in "Creatures of Coercion" and Matt in the one-man show "Facehugger". Find out more about Ellis on Spotlight. |
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Georgie Dixon is a vibrant and engaging actor, singer and creative. Since graduating in Screen Acting from Chichester Conservatoire in 2020 with a 1st class honours degree, she has played leading roles in numerous fantastic projects in both theatre and film. Georgie has trained for stage through work with the National Youth Theatre as well as workshops with Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. She has a Diploma in Musical Theatre Singing from the London College of Music, as well as 3 years of voiceover training. Additional skills include: accent work, improvisation, dance and film & stage combat. Georgie is a passionate and dedicated actor, audience challenger and lifelong laugher!
Find out more about Georgie on Spotlight and follow her on Instagram and YouTube. |
