The Paper Birds Theatre Company
The Paper Birds Theatre Company is an award-winning[1] devised theatre company formed in 2003 upon graduation from Bretton Hall, Leeds University.[2]. The company regularly tours UK theatre venues and provides devised theatre workshops to schools, colleges and universities as well as continuing professional development courses for drama teachers.[3][4]
History[edit]
The Paper Birds Theatre Company was formed in 2003 by Michelle Folliot, Helen Lindley, Jemma McDonnell, Elle Moreton, Jenny Robinson and Kylie Walsh; with original composition and music from Shane Durrant.[2]
“ | In 2008, The Paper Birds began utilising the method of interviewing people and placing verbatim material within the script. This developed organically throughout the process for making 'In a Thousand Pieces' and became a defining shift in the direction of the company. Following this, all our productions have utilised this method of researching within communities and speaking directly to people to inform and shape our work.[2] | ” |
Productions[edit]
Production Name | Year | Music / Sound | Lighting | AV Design | Premiere | Commission and Support |
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Goldfish Bowl | 2017 | Lex Amor / Shane Durrant | Joe Price | The Media Workshop | TBA | The Albany, Battersea Arts Centre and Roundhouse |
Mobile | 2016 | Shane Durrant | Kylie Walsh and Darren Perry | The Media Workshop | Live Theatre Garden, 2016 | Live Theatre and Marlowe Theatre |
Blind | 2014 | Grace Savage / Darren Perry | Kylie Walsh and Darren Perry | The Media Workshop | Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Pleasance Courtyard, 2014 | Theatre in the Mill & The Marlowe Studio Supported by The Lowry, ARC, and The Albany |
Broke | 2014 | Shane Durrant | Kylie Walsh and Darren Perry | The Media Workshop | Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Pleasance Dome, 2014 | West Yorkshire Playhouse and Greenwich Theatre |
On The One Hand | 2013 | Shane Durrant | Vince Field | Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Northern Stage @ St Stephens, 2013 | Northern Stage, supported by West Yorkshire Playhouse and University of Chichester, in association with Live Theatre | |
Thirsty | 2011 | Shane Durrant / Benji Fox | Vince Field | Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Pleasance Courtyard, 2011 | National Theatre Studio, The Junction, Harrogate Theatre and Lincolnshire One Venues | |
Others | 2010 | Shane Durrant | Marec Joyce, Vince Field | Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Pleasance Courtyard, 2010 | Camden People's Theatre, Sheffield Theatres, Theatre Royal Bath, The Junction, University of Chichester and stage@Leeds | |
In a Thousand Pieces | 2008 | Shane Durrant | Vince Field | Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Gilded Balloon, 2008 | ||
40 Feathered Winks | 2007 | Shane Durrant | Brendan Gage | Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Gilded Balloon, 2007 | ||
Accidentally Waiting to Happen | 2005 | Shane Durrant | Vince Field | Mayfest, Bristol Old Vic, 2005 | ||
In a Month of Fallen Sundays | 2004 | Shane Durrant | Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Gilded Balloon, 2004 | |||
A Smile Fell On The Grass | 2002 | Shane Durrant | Phil Speck | Experimental Theatre, Bretton Hall, 2002 |
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