April 2019
Based on a book by Michael Morpurgo
Adapted by Daniel Buckroyd
Puppet design & direction - Maia Kirkman-Richards
Set & Costume Design - Lizzy Leech
Sound Design & Composition - Anna Cock
Theatre Director
"What a radiant production Jessica Daniels has made" The Guardian
"A tremendous and deeply moving production from Jessica Daniels" The Stage
A PUPIL
by Jesse Briton
Park Theatre, 2018
In a dilapidated North London bedsit, disgraced former violinist Ye is preparing to end her life. The surprise arrival of Simona, an aspiring musician and wealthy heiress, throws her plans into disarray. Together the pair embark on a series of lessons that will test the limits of friendship, music, and success.
Fringe First-winning Bear Trap Theatre celebrate their 8th anniversary with a new play by Evening Standard Award-nominated writer Jesse Briton.
Directed by Jessica Daniels (Resident Director, Girl From the North Country) and featuring live classical music and original compositions by Colin Sell (I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue Radio 4).
A World Premiere at Park Theatre merging classical concert and new writing.
★★★★ Ham & High
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