Dragon Breath - Dream City project
Started: 01 Jul 2003
Ended: 01 Jul 2004
Project Description
Four professional actors, including local actors Andrea Davy and Becky Matter starred in this modern fable, which was designed by Nettie Scriven. Props, puppets and costumes were designed and created by 30 students from the Nottingham Trent University Theatre design course. The story draws together themes and characters created by Peter Rumney working with Nottingham school pupils and their teachers. It centres on a dragon who flies into the twin towers of a medieval city. Characters include a princess sacrificed to a dragon by her own family, a young boy who is blamed for the ills of the world, and a Quixotic singing knight. A colourful narrator, the streetwise, opinionated jester - encourages audience reaction and adds earthy humour to the tale. Through this medieval story, the play aims to help children find positive ways of coping and dealing with challenges and difficulties in their lives. Creative Partnerships Nottingham has spearheaded the links between its Nottingham City partner schools and professional theatre and performance artists to create the production. It was a sell out season and ended on Friday 2 April 2004 to a roaring applause. Director - Rosamunde Hutt Designer - Nettie Scriven Choreographer - Liz Clark Musical Director - Duncan Chave Lighting Designer - Arnim Friess Teachers' Resources Pack - Michael Judge Puppetry Consultant - Sean Myatt Dramaturg - Esther Richardson Company Stage Manager - Elb Hall Sign Language Interpreter - Jeni Draper Performed by: Paul Chisolm, Andrea Davy, Dave Dickson and Becky Matter with the participation of students from Nottingham Trent University Theatre design course.
Project Aims
Summary: Dragon Breath was the centrepiece of the year-long Dream City programme. This programme encompasses creative visual and performance activities and has been running since June 2003. The production is written by Peter Rumney and designed by Nettie Scriven, both commissioned by Creative Partnerships Nottingham. An audience of up to a thousand Nottingham 7 to 11 year olds came to see Dragon Breath. This was a collaborative project by Made 2 Measure in association with Creative Partnerships Nottingham through Arts Council England.
Organizations
Synopsis: Nottingham Trent is one of the UK's leading universities for graduate employment.
Location: Burton Street Nottingham NG1 4BU
