One Act of Madness
ONE ACT OF MADNESS
Inspired by the true story of a pig who was publicly hung for murder, One Act of Madness brings you mankind’s darkest spectacle. Through the stories of a small town’s self-destruction and the rehearsals of a gruesome West-end musical, the play examines the justifications for, and effects of, the death penalty.
One Act of Madness is a visually stunning blend of puppetry, object manipulation, physical storytelling, dance and magical trickery. The original score and live music evoke an eerie and unusual world, although the human emotions on display are all too familiar.
PERFORMED AT
Bedlam Theatre, Edinburgh
REVIEWS
‘an exceptionally well crafted and macabre spine-chiller’ Three Weeks
2005 Commendation from Amnesty International’s Freedom of Expression Awards
ORIGINAL TEAM
Puppet Maker: Gayle Baird
Deviser/Performer/Writer/Puppet Maker: Amelia Bird
Deviser/Performer: John Dumont
Deviser/Performer: Lizzie Franks
Deviser/Performer: Helen Goalen
Deviser/Performer: Florence Hall
Composer: Philippa Herrick
Deviser/Performer: Jo Herbert
Deviser/Performer: Sarah Ovens
Director: Rich Rusk
Deviser/Performer: Alexander Scott
Deviser/Performer: Richard Smith
Deviser/Performer: Jo Somner
Deviser/Performer/Producer: Sam Worboys
Deviser/Performer: Hannah Yadi
