Barnstaple's Fringe Theatre Festival
June 19th-22nd 2014
Johnny Mathis Killed Our Christmas
Ripple
comedy-drama
age 14+ mild swearing
50 mins
Silhouetted in the window of their suburban home a couple are silently sharing their festive meal. A semi-detached black comedy of secrets and daily rituals.
Warning, may contain nuts.
Performed by Derek Frood and Ruth Mitchell
Dramaturged by David Prescott
Ripple was co founded in 2005 by Derek Frood, Ruth Mitchell and David Prescott to create new performances on an intimate scale and to experiment and explore with form and themes. Derek is a regular performer with Exeter based Theatre Alibi, having recently visited the Queens Theatre, Barnstaple with their new show Hammer & Tongs. Ruth has worked as a leading actor for 20 years including four years with the RSC, she is currently commissioned by Theatre West, Bristol to create a solo performance for their Autumn Season. David is the Artistic Associate of the Theatre Royal Plymouth
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