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Story by Paul Nelson
CHELSEA Theatre has announced that Patsy Palmer has been
cast in the world premiere of Squint, a newly commissioned
play from Tony Craze, directed by Sue Dunderdale at Chelsea Theatre
form September 22 to October 18. Further casting is to be announced.
Squint explores a world in which people are desperate,
and addicted to a belief that the answer to their desperation
lies outside themselves. Hugh looks for answers in fine art, booze,
and perhaps religion; Courtney in the thrill of cocaine and the
moment; Jack in the 12 steps of the AA programme; and Ruth in
the Anglican doctrine.
What they all really want is a miracle. Unlikely - unless, of
course, anyone believed in miracles, or found a bit of faith in
anything beyond the next hit.
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Squint is a new commission by the Chelsea Theatre from
playwright, Tony Craze, whose previous play at the Chelsea Theatre
was the acclaimed Passion in April 2002. Tony Craze won the Verity
Bargate Award for his first play.
Sue Dunderdale directs for both theatre and television. In 1994,
she directed Land of the Living at the Royal Court Theatre
and, in recent years, her work for television includes many episodes
for EastEnders, Brookside and Emmerdale.
She has also directed a television version of Nativity Blues
and The Blood That's In You, a TV drama. She was the artistic
director of Soho Poly and Greenwich Theatre.
Patsy Palmer is best remembered for her role as Bianca in EastEnders
and was recently seen in the West End in Mum's The Word.
Design for Squint is by Carrie Southall with sound by
John Leonard for Aura.
Squint by Tony Craze. Chelsea Theatre, Worlds End Place, London
SW10. September 22 to October 18 at 8pm (September 25 at 7pm).
Box Office 0870 990 8454.
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