An Arts Council funded R+D exploring:
‘Absent Fathers: the gaps they leave and who or what fills those gaps.’
Absent Fathers(R+D)
the production
OffPiste received Arts Council funding in June 2023 to begin forming the foundations of a show that explores the theme of ‘Absent Fathers’.
The R+D took place in Bristol, Bridport and Poole with 3 groups of different actors, all with lived experience or a connection to the topic.
Our research during the project opened up the idea that the universe of ‘absence’ is a universal topic and incredibly visual. When fathers exit, they leave gaps behind, this project explored who, or what, fills those gaps.
Taking place in 3 locations, the R+D culminated in a filmed showcase at Poole Lighthouse.
The project is currently in development for a future life in 2024.
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CREATIVE TEAM
Director - Archie Rowell
Producer - Olivia Tetlow
Movement Director- Sean Hollands
Casting Director - Sydney Aldridge
Dramaturg - Alistair Wilkinson
Wellbeing Support - Kate Hunter
Cinematographer - Elliot Millson -
CAST
BRISTOL
Frankie Lipman, Paul Mohan, Christopher Jenner-Cole, Morgan Val-Baker, Linda Slade, Rob Holman, Tyler Shier
BRIDPORT
Charlotte Fernandes, Royce Cronin, Angela Laverick, Tatiana Penfold, Dan Gaisford -
CAST
POOLE
Clive Duncan, Angela Laverick, Zoë Mai, Dan Gaisford, Freddy Bridgman, Alice Elliot
With thanks to:
Arts Council England
Loco Klub
Bridport Arts Centre
Poole Lighthouse
National Youth Theatre
