You don’t spend 10 years running a Pie themed theatre company without forming some pretty strong opinions about Pies. But even back in 2007 we knew what we thought… Alex and Tom’s 2007 pie round-up: 1) Steak Pie At number 1 this isn’t any old steak pie. This is a Scottish pure Aberdeen Angus steak […]
A Few Thoughts on Dyslexia: Beneath the Surface
Beneath the Surface Alexander Parsonage (Age 9) I have blond her, Blue eys and an infeckshos smill. Pealpie tell mum haw gorgus I am and is ent she looky to have me. But under the surface I live in a tumoyl. Words look like swigles and riting storys is a disaster area because of spellings. There […]
Moby Dick Rehearsal Day 5
The fantastic people at the Point have posted an recording via audioboo taken straight from our Friday showing. We also did a little audio interview for their Blog – here’s some of what was said: audioboo. “It’s really exciting and lovely to go into a rehearsal room and wonder how they’re going to be!” Helen, Finger in the Pie […]
Moby Dick Rehearsals Day 4
Day 4. It’s our second to last day at the wonderful Point Theatre in Eastleigh. It’s going to be really sad to go. We’ve had a lovely time. It’s amazing how much more work you get done when you’re in residency. Following on from my long term bug bare about the English obsession with putting […]
Moby Dick Rehearsal Day 3
Day three in the Moby Dick house. Bit of a breakthrough day today – the text has landed! Moby Dick was in the room as we started playing with text and drone. For the moment though we’re not hunting the elusive whale – as much as the elusive voice of the angel. Which – largely […]
Moby Dick Rehearsal Day 2
Day two of rehearsals down at the Point in Eastleigh. The rehearsal room is absolutely fantastic. We’re living on site for the week. Today was the first day we’ve had our full compliment including musical director Fernando Rosende. Have a little look at what we’ve been up to below… Supported by: