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Knapsack

Folly to be Wise

Written by Charlie Dunne

Directed by Benedict Esdale

December 3rd - 7th - 19:30
The Hen & Chickens Theatre


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Cast: Ciara Adams, Ned Campbell, Rosa Collier, Giorgio Morelli

Where ignorance is bliss, tis folly to be wise... 28 year old Ben is all work and no play. When his old mate and opposite, Johnny, reaches out and suggests they catch up over a pint, Ben is eager to rekindle a friendship he thought was lost in the whirlwind of adulthood. Johnny, however, has other plans for their evening...
Folly To Be Wise is a drama here to remind you that often in life we are not so judged on a particular event but rather our behaviour in it's aftermath. Whether or not tis folly to be wise is up to you, but you may be surprised to see with whom your loyalties lie at the end of this tale.

Past productions...

Knapsack

Knapsack

Written and performed by Benedict Esdale

The Etcetera Theatre
The Old Red Lion Theatre
The Hen & Chickens Theatre
The Glitch


'A series of delightfully absurd circumstances' - A Youngish Perspective
'Esdale's performance is a compelling mix of humour & vulnerability, with fun physical comedy and nuanced character work' - Fringe Biscuit
'Herman's story is a poignant one' - The Reviews Hub
'absolute gem... superb performance, storytelling at its finest!' - Audience Review - Hen & Chickens
'a mesmerising piece of work' - Audience review - Old Red Lion


Nectar

That Sweet Pure Nectar

Written by Charlie Dunne

Directed by Charie Dunne & Benedict Esdale

The Hen & Chickens Theatre

Cast: Fabian Bevan, Abi Douetil, Ella May

When Dizzy and Morris bump into each other in a North London alleyway after a terrible club night, they are torn between trying to salvage something of the evening, or admitting defeat and going home. That Sweet Pure Nectar is a thought-provoking comedy that shines a light on the all too common mistake of waiting for things to happen in life. It's like they say: nothing good happens after 3AM. Or does it?


Snakes

Snakes & Ladders is a Losing Game

Written & Directed by Benedict Esdale

The Old Red Lion Theatre

Cast: River Norris, Casey Taylor-Williams

'a rollercoast of love, heartbreak, and emotional chess'
- Fringe Biscuit


Stamp

STAMP

Written by Charlie Dunne

Directed by Charlie Dunne & Benedict Esdale

The Etcetera Theatre, Camden

Cast: Fabian Bevan, Ed Farquhar, Ella May, Matt Ingram-Jones, Andrea Miller, Tiwai Muza, Charlotte Reidie, Sarah Somerville

Close collaborators...

Pilgrimage

A Medium Rare production
Written by Jack Roberton
Directed by Jack Robertson & Benedict Esdale
The Old Red Lion, Angel

Cast: Gabrielle Beasley, Shani Gray, Harry Al-Adwani & Diane Axford.

Legend of the Turnipman

Written & Performed by Laima Vanaga
Directed by Benedict Esdale
The Old Red Lion Theatre. Manchester Fringe.

The Rain

Written by Laima Vanaga
Directed by Nadia Khivrych
The Old Red Lion, London. The Lantern Theatre, Brighton.

Cast: Benedict Esdale, Laima Vanaga

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