A Different Song

LT Productions are fresh from sell-out shows in Chichester Fringe & Worthing Festival.

It's open mic night and star turn Mitch says he's packing it in, much to the dismay of new host Chrissie and regular performer Kate, who longs for something more from their friendship.  An unmissable drama of love, grief and hope by award-winning writer, Liz Tait.

Following sold-out performances at Worthing Festival and Chichester Fringe, LT Productions are excited to present a new play by award-winning writer, Liz Tait, "A Different Song".

A lonely microphone.  An unpredictable crowd and a deranged dog.  It can only be one thing - open mic night.

Backstage, seasoned performer Mitch tunes up against a backdrop of faded dreams and quiet pain.

Regular performer Kate is devastated when she hears that Mitch has decided to call it a day.

Chrissie's taken over the clipboard and hosting for the first time.  She needs it to go well.  She needs her star turn to stay.

Kate has a new song. The crowd are ready.  She’s up next….

In this room, on this night, there is hope and there is love.

Live music weaves into the fabric of this heart-warming drama, underpinning the joy and resilience of a unique and intimate community that is Open Mic.

Review quotes by Brighton Source:

"Liz Tait's writing is real and fresh and grounded, acutely observed and relatable"

"Andy Hutchison performing as Mitch while playing his guitar is an absolute joy to hear"

"Chrissie, played by Helen Rogers, is cringingly hilarious"

Team Bios:

Liz Tait (Writer/Producer/Director)

Previous writing credits include ‘Limelight’ (with Beside the Seaside Productions), Magnus Volk’s Electric Train of Thought’ (with Bitesize Productions), ‘Here Comes the Bride’; a musical comedy in association with Beside the Seaside Productions. This production received four awards including ‘Outstanding Theatre Award’ Teapot and an Argus Angel Award.

CAST:

Andy Hutchison (Mitch)

Andy has worked extensively in the field of drama, appearing in Film, TV, gaining theatre credits in London UK, Edinburgh Fringe and Australia. He also records and performs his own music both locally and internationally under the guise ‘Caesar Jones’, recently signing a recording contract with MD Records in Belgium.

Sally Best (Kate) Sally trained at The Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, gaining a BA in Acting. Her credits include Lady Macbeth in Macbeth for The Brighton Shakespeare festival, extensive work with The Brighton Laboratory including the role of Katherine in The House Project which gained a Window accolade and was nominated for an Angel award at Brighton Festival.

Helen Rogers (Chrissie)

Helen has worked professionally as an actress, singer, and dancer in theatre, film, and voice-over as well as taking part in local theatre productions. Helen forms one half of singing duo Rogers and Redmond, regularly performing at weddings, events, and parties with their mix of jazz, swing, soul, pop and musical theatre.

Website: www.liztait.com

Instagram:  @instagranliztaitproductions

Date & Time: Sat 5th Oct & Sun 6th Oct @5pm

Running Time:  60mins

Content warnings: Strong language

www.liztait.com

Latecomers may not be admitted. ​Ticket purchases are non refundable.

Concession prices apply to students; under 18s; pensioners; those on disability and unemployment benefits; Equity, BECTU & SDUK members.

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