FIRST EVER HENNESSY & FRIENDS’ SKETCHY NIGHTS AT THE PLEASANCE!
THE STORY PROJECT 4!
What a whirlwind week rehearsing and performing for Ugly Sister Production’s ‘The Story Project 4’. Ten writers were given the theme of ‘Tears, Terror and Twenty Twelve’ and have written a fantastic selection of plays, each one unique, relevant, thought provoking, but most importantly – as in keeping with the Ugly Sisters’ mantra – a good story.
The plays were then passed on to ten teams of directors and actors who were given 8 hours rehearsal to finish the pieces. The end result is a stunning production which sums up our collective response to the theme and this past year’s experiences.
This is by far the best Story Project to date and I am very excited for everyone to see the finished product!
I will be performing in a beautifully observed and funny piece by Poppy Corbett called; ‘I’m Terrified / Don’t Cry’, directed by Jamie Rocha Allan.
The Story Project 4: Tears, Terror and Twenty Twelve is on at The Arcola Theatre on 18th November, Theatre 503 on 19th November and Southwark Playhouse on 25th November.
Tickets are selling fast – here’s the trailer! (Courtesy of Todd Creative Services)
One fever brained woman, two idiot captives… Huffington Post Interview.
Miranda Hennessy‘s debut character show – which she performs with her eponymous friends, David Seymour and Steven Shapland – has already been named by The List as one of the top five sketch shows to see at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. And here are the talented trio to answer our 10 Quick Questions…
Pitch your Edinburgh show in 25 words or less.
Miranda: A violent whirlwind of sketches and characters…
Steven: …from one woman’s fevered brain…
David: …performed with two idiot captives against their will.
Your best Edinburgh moment?
Miranda and David: It’s our first Edinburgh, so… arriving?
And your worst?
David: Not having been there before…
Miranda: It’s probably going to be bankruptcy.
Steven: Glandular fever.
You’ve got one hour free in Edinburgh – what do you do?
Miranda: I’d go and see our show! I’ve always wondered what it looks like from the audience. Probably awesome.
David: Sunbathe – the weather’s nice up there, right?
Steven:Build a cabinet.
Which Edinburgh landmark/venue/place would you give a five star review to?
David: Underbelly, simply because we’re there – apparently, it’s the only venue in Edinburgh, and we’re the only show on.
Miranda: 22 Dudley Terrace. I lived there for a year when I was about six.
Give us a secret Edinburgh tip!
David: Munchy Box. A little bit of every greasy fast food in a pizza box. Mainly aimed at drug addicts and comedians.
Miranda: Oh sorry, I wasn’t listening, I was dreaming about the munchy box.
Steven: Try your hardest to eat and sleep, or else bad things happen.
Deep-fried haggis or deep-fried Mars bar?
David: One for mains, one for dessert. Doesn’t matter which way round, really.
Miranda: Haggis. Meat all the way.
Kilt or trousers?
David: Trousers, purely because I associate kilts with attention-seeking English men at weddings.
Miranda: Kilt. I also associate them with fit English blokes at weddings.
David: That’s not what I said.
Steven: Kilt. Definitely.
Arthur’s Seat or Arthur Smith?
David: Arthur Smith’s seat, in his living room. Lovely leather number.
Miranda: Arthur’s Seat. Wait – does it still say ‘English Go Home’ at the top?
Complete this sentence: “In Edinburgh, I will be mainly…
David: …tired, and dressed as a badger.
Miranda: …being awesome.
Steven: …in a bag.”
Edinburgh Aftermath
Well, we’re back and fully recovered from our first ever Edinburgh! Dave’s rope burn has healed, Steve’s seeing someone about his newly developed claustrophobia and I’ve been planning our next torture fest/ gig…
We’re very grateful to everyone who came and enjoyed the show and are really thrilled at the reviews we’ve had. Always one to show off – here are some of the highlights!
**** CHORTLE : ‘Flawlessly funny… Fantastic original ideas…watch before TV execs start editing out the best bits.’
**** THE SCOTSMAN : ‘An IMPRESSIVE calling card for comic actress Miranda Hennessy, this blackly funny three way sketch romp suggests the emergence of a future star.’
**** THE LIST : ‘Top 5 comedy sketch shows to see at the fringe.’
**** BROADWAY BABY : ‘full of classic comic moments and the trio have created a set that feels ready to be a hit television series.’
**** THREE WEEKS : ‘Miranda Hennessy is a force to be reckoned with, a diminutive blonde packing a powerful punch both physically and comedically…an excellent fringe debut for this talented trio.’
***** WEST END FRAME : ‘Probably three of the best comedy actors I have ever seen.’
**** INFORMED EDINBURGH : ‘Destined for some screen time’
**** FESTIVAL JOURNAL : ‘an absolute pleasure to watch…a well-tuned trio of performers who are capable of greatness.
Edinburgh in the Square
Hennessy & Friends bring their Edinburgh Festival hit show; ‘A History of Violence’ to the Leicester Square Theatre for ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Tickets available here – http://leicestersquaretheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/126522944/events
THERE WILL BE BLOOD…