Outlaw Theatre - Previous Productions

The Downsizing of Hell - A Corporate Comedy in the City

A site specific comedy performed in a disused bank opposite St Paul’s Cathedral

Dean’s Court, EC4, London,
22 January – 17 February 2001
Written by Stephen Hancocks
Directed by Marco Ghelardi

“Trim and anarchically funny” (TimeOut),
“It perfectly illustrates the point of site specific work” (Observer)

How Savona Got Its Theatre - An Italian Community Play

Savona , Italy
1-5 August 2001

Written and Directed by Marco Ghelardi,
co-produced with I Cattivi Maestri

La Venexiana

The English premiere of the Italian Classic of sexual mores

Etcetera Theatre, London, 9-28 October 2001
Written by Anonymous
Translated by Marco Ghelardi and Stephen Hancocks

Directed by Marco Ghelardi

“An entertaining little romp about sexual behaviour…works very effectively as foreplay if you go as a couple” (TNT London)

Johan Padan And The Discovery Of America

Dario Fo’s famous retelling of this historical event

Riverside Studios, London, 28th May – 8th June 2002
Written and Directed by Dario Fo

Performed by Mario Pirovano www.mariopirovano.it

Co-produced with the Riverside Studios and the Compagnia Teatrale Fo-Rame, in association with the Italian Cultural Institute

FairLy Tales

The acclaimed and award winning improvisation / storytelling show

Various tours, festivals & venues 2002-04, including: Edinburgh Fringe 2002 and 2004; Lyric Studios Hammersmith; Etcetera Theatre, Canal Café, Gate and Lion and Unicorn Theatres, London; MAC Birmingham; Warwick Arts Centre; national tour 2004.

Co-produced with The Black Sheep www.blacksheepcomedy.co.uk

Developed from an original format by Andrew Jones Directed and performed by a host of talented improvisers

Time Out Critic’s Choice:
“Refreshing, unpretentious theatre..warmly recommended”

Edinburgh 2002 Hairline Highlight Award Winner:
‘Show which best captured the spirit of the Fringe’

Edinburgh 2004 Daily Mail Pick of the Day:
“interactive storytelling sessions…gather words from the audience and somehow weave them all together into an instant story, acted out hilariously with a few simple props.”

“Yes DO believe the hype about this show and all the rave reviews” (audience review edfringe.com)

“One of the most enjoyable shows I saw” (Times Higher Educational Supplement)

Liberty Hall - audience participation improv

Etcetera Theatre, London, 28 January – 2 February 2003

Co-produced with The Black Sheep www.blacksheepcomedy.co.uk

Jocks Away

The Broadway Studio Theatre, Lewisham, SE6 4RU, 10-19 July 2003

Pre-Edinburgh Showcase of Fringe-bound comedy and theatre shows

Co-produced with The Black Sheep www.blacksheepcomedy.co.uk

Luxury Assortment

Edinburgh Fringe 2003

Warwick Arts Centre, October 2003

Co-produced with The Black Sheep www.blacksheepcomedy.co.uk

“They belong to the same murky gene pool as The League of Gentlemen and The Pythons, though they strike their own special balance with Luxury Assortment.” (Hairline)

Joy of Wine

Edinburgh Fringe 2004 (Pleasance Courtyard)

Co-produced with The Black Sheep www.blacksheepcomedy.co.uk

“A good fringe show should do several things at once…this one tells you a little bit about wine, gives you a little drop to drink – and makes you laugh buckets” (Daily Mail)

Out On The Fringe – one man show

The original one-man version of the show now developed into a 'book'musical with a five strong cast

(Edinburgh Fringe 2005)
Jermyn Street Theatre, Jermyn Street, London,
SW1Y 6ST

14 November 2004