Birthmarked
2024
Musical
Stage Manager on the book & Operator
Credit for all photographs: Paul Blakemore
Birthmarked was, in the words of its performer, "an initially improvised, increasingly scripted autobiographical piece of musical gig theatre." I was involved in its evolution over three years, first coming onboard in 2022 when it was presented at MayFest, Bristol Old Vic. It then had a month-long run at Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2023. Finally, it had a small tour to Brighton, Manchester & Theatre Royal Stratford East in 2024.
Cast
- Brook Tate (performer & guitar)
- Eddie Benfield (keyboard & violin)
- Eva Redman (Gayle the Whale, drums & keyboard)
- Junior Nascimento (brass - 2022)
- Sam Fox (saxophone - 2023/4)
- Samuel Fox (bass & double bass)
- Tom Bonson (guitar)
Creative Team
- Director - Sally Cookson
- Set & Costume Designer - Max Johns
- Lighting Designer - Jai Morjaria
- Musical Director - John O'Hara
- Producer - Hannah Smith
- Production Manager - Ed Borgnis
- Assistant Stage Manager - Maddie Coward & Eve Richardson
- Wardrobe Supervisor - Sophia Khan
- Dramaturg - Marietta Kirkbride
- Puppetry Consultant - Chris Pirie
- Associate Designer - Jacob Lucy
- Associate Lighting Designer - Luca Panetta
Review Quotes
A must see captivating and heartfelt concept gig that leaves a lasting impression.
Lucy C, A Youngish Perspective