9

The process of 9 began with an open call-out for people from Yorkshire with little or no experience of performing to work with the company to create their own solo performance. Three months later, at the end of a richly challenging collaborative process, nine intrepid individuals stepped out onto the Courtyard stage and performed the diverse and beautiful solo portraits they made.

Developed in conjunction with a team of directors, designers and other theatre artists, led by award-winning maker Chris Goode, 9 witnessed the culmination of nine remarkable journeys in a single unforgettable show.

IMAGES

Credit: Richard Davenport

REVIEWS

“It is extraordinary and watching it has completely changed my understanding of what theatre is capable of” Matt Trueman, Carousel of Fantasies

CREDITS

Lead Artist/Director - Chris Goode
Directors - Kirsty Housley and Jamie Wood

Performers

Fabiana Kvam
Oliver Scarth
Sheila Howarth
Benjamin Fisk
Marg Greenwood
Shazia Ashraf
Natasha Canter
Anne Cockrem
Emi Neilson

Co-Designers - Naomi Dawson and Fran Newman Day
Illustrator - Lou Sumray
Lighting Design - David Bennion-Pedley
Sound Design - Chris Goode and Oli Soames
Original Composition - Chris Goode and Emi Neilson
Produced by Amy Letman and Ric Watts
Associate Artists - Gail Brand, Pauline Mayers, Mic Pool, George Rodosthenous
Dancers - Julius Agustin Ebero, Toke Broni Strandby, Emily Eason, Gwenny Rose Robson, Robyn Stockwell, Akiem Toussainy Buck and Pauline Mayers

A West Yorkshire Playhouse and Chris Goode & Company co-production

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History

April 2012 West Yorkshire Playhouse