Joe O'Byrne as ROY BATTY (Pic: SHAY ROWAN)
Hi All, it's been a while since I updated, safe to say when I started this website I never thought I'd be doing an update quite like this one.
BLADE RUNNER. One of my Top 5 films of all time. The idea of a stage version of this never crossed my mind. Yeah, it's cool to think about being approached to appear in a live version - and to be playing ROY BATTY, dream role. Then, after the initial elation, the thought hits you like a bullet from Rick Deckard's gun. 'Oh, my god, this is Blade Runner and we're doing it live on a set the size of your bedroom. It can't work...'.
Well after the first full run of our version yesterday? I can tell you I'm a LOT more relaxed. THIS WORKS.
But it doesn't work from simply picking up the film script and going 'Right, here we go.' It works from paying the ultimate respect to that story, characters and milestone film, and crafting something new from that. The many talents involved in this have done just that.
GARETH KAVANAGH and IAN WINTERTON are producing, two of the main foundations now down at Fort LASS O'GOWRIE, a venue that has now carved out one helluva reputation on the fringe circuit. And when you really think about it - with the back catalogue of Sci Fi adaptations such as DOCTOR WHO and V FOR VENDETTA - This Lass is up for the challenge, and with a twinkle in her eye and a deep love and respect for the original, she delivers.
BLADE RUNNER. One of my Top 5 films of all time. The idea of a stage version of this never crossed my mind. Yeah, it's cool to think about being approached to appear in a live version - and to be playing ROY BATTY, dream role. Then, after the initial elation, the thought hits you like a bullet from Rick Deckard's gun. 'Oh, my god, this is Blade Runner and we're doing it live on a set the size of your bedroom. It can't work...'.
Well after the first full run of our version yesterday? I can tell you I'm a LOT more relaxed. THIS WORKS.
But it doesn't work from simply picking up the film script and going 'Right, here we go.' It works from paying the ultimate respect to that story, characters and milestone film, and crafting something new from that. The many talents involved in this have done just that.
GARETH KAVANAGH and IAN WINTERTON are producing, two of the main foundations now down at Fort LASS O'GOWRIE, a venue that has now carved out one helluva reputation on the fringe circuit. And when you really think about it - with the back catalogue of Sci Fi adaptations such as DOCTOR WHO and V FOR VENDETTA - This Lass is up for the challenge, and with a twinkle in her eye and a deep love and respect for the original, she delivers.
Director IAN CURLEY
Ian Curley is throwing his all into this (not that Ian doesn't throw his all into EVERYTHING he touches) and there's a real heart and soul to the show. As well as directing Ian has designed the set and has also worked extensively on creating the soundscape for the show, along with a couple of musical compositions that compliment the original Van Gelis score, but are also uniquely Ian's. Ian is also working extensively on lighting and props for the show, I don't think he sleeps - I'm convinced he's a replicant. PAUL PHILLIPS is also throwing his considerable experience behind creating some of the soundscape. From what we have even so far, I can tell you it's totally convincing, dripping in Los Angeles 2019 atmosphere...the City of Angels; Fiery The Angels Fell...
I'm keeping this short but suffice to say; BLADE RUNNER - how many times in your life are you going to get the opportunity to see this LIVE? I can promise you we have one helluva show for you, I truly believe we have done it justice and we are all creating something we are very proud of. It may move on to other venues but there is no guarantee - and isn't it always more fun to say 'I was there when they rolled this out for the very first time...' Tickets are selling very fast now with both shows for Saturday almost sold out; They can be booked at this link:
http://www.wegottickets.com/location/1313
Below are various behind the scenes shots and rehearsal pics, along with some truly excellent poster work by the magnificent Darren McGinn (ALL POSTER IMAGES BY DARREN)
Hope to see you there...
Joe and the Cast n Crew...xxx
I'm keeping this short but suffice to say; BLADE RUNNER - how many times in your life are you going to get the opportunity to see this LIVE? I can promise you we have one helluva show for you, I truly believe we have done it justice and we are all creating something we are very proud of. It may move on to other venues but there is no guarantee - and isn't it always more fun to say 'I was there when they rolled this out for the very first time...' Tickets are selling very fast now with both shows for Saturday almost sold out; They can be booked at this link:
http://www.wegottickets.com/location/1313
Below are various behind the scenes shots and rehearsal pics, along with some truly excellent poster work by the magnificent Darren McGinn (ALL POSTER IMAGES BY DARREN)
Hope to see you there...
Joe and the Cast n Crew...xxx
RICK DECKARD (Gabriel Paul) PIC Shay Rowan
PRIS (Carley Tarret), JF SEBASTIAN (Amir Rahimzadeh and ROY BATTY (Joe O'Byrne) PIC Shay Rowan
GAFF (Catia Perry) PIC Shay Rowan
BATTY and CAPEK (Daniel Thackeray) PIC Shay Rowan
RACHEL (NON COSTUME SHOT) Natalie Perry (PIC Shay Rowan)
HOLDEN (Carly Tarett) and LEON (Brian Gorman)
I've done questionable things...ROY BATTY (PIC Shay Rowan)
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