The Oxford School of Drama presents Moonfleece by Philip Ridley, performed by the graduating three-year acting course students and live-streamed from the Mill Arts Centre.
Moonfleece is an intense and thrilling exploration of memory and identity, with themes of contemporary resonance: racism, homophobia, and how those in authority distort both the truth and the past.
This play is Philip Ridley's most direct representation yet of his hopes and fears for disadvantaged, diverse communities of today's society, as two groups of teenagers are forced to judge for themselves the prejudices and preconceptions of their parents. This is a vital, relevant and compelling story for the whole country.
Directed by Gemma Aked-Priestley (Ripe, Nuffield Southampton Theatres, Make It So Festival 2020 & My Dad’s Blind (Irish Tour/ Abbey Theatre/Dublin Fringe Festival) the production will be one of 2 productions live-streamed on the 13-15 May. (See tickets for Tiger Country here)
This amateur production of “Moonfleece” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
Content Warning: references to suicide, weapons, racist and homophobic language
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Don't miss your next chance to see the Oxford School of Drama Graduating Students in their Three Year Showcase. Tickets available here
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Live streaming:
Thursday 13th May 2021, 7:30pm BST
Saturday 15th May 2021, 7:00pm BST
On Demand: Tuesday 18th May - Monday 24th May 2021
Run time: 2 hrs 35 mins
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Tickets: FREE, donations encouraged
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Creative Team
Director - Gemma Aked-Priestley
Set and Costume Designer - Natalie Johnson
Lighting Designer - Rachel Sampley
Sound Designer - Annie-May Fletcher
About The Oxford School of Drama
Oxford School of Drama is a world-leading conservatoire providing professional actor training in the form of a Three Year and One Year Course in addition to a Foundation Course. Graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, our courses are accredited by Trinity College, London who identified us as an 'Exemplary Provider' in 2013. We are recognised by industry around the world and boast successful alumni including writers, directors, filmmakers and actors. With our training, the hope is that all students with talent and commitment, no matter what their background, are given important skills to take forward for life and that they can not only be part of the industry but perhaps help shape it.