Plans & developments 2026
11/01/26 12:30
reworked performances of two quirky live literature productions / new theatre work in progress
new writing
The Hard
work in progress
Plans to write a sequence of three fragmentary theatre narratives for solo performer - each a variation on the theme of solitariness/loneliness - each set in a different location - together comprising a full-length stage play. More to follow.
directing
REDDER
the cabaret version
Little Red Riding Hood is 73 and looking for love. In this experimental storytelling by artist/writer Gus Watcham, the familiar fairy tale mythos is reimagined through the lens of 'the feminine grotesque'. A stripped-down cabaret version of a one-woman show originally created in 2017. Three Sussex performances scheduled for late February / early March. Dates and details below.
"… a tiny world of epic proportions, inhabited by modern fairytale characters who live and breathe and who will haunt your dreams" (Rina Vergano, review in Bristol 24/7)
More about the production here »
• Weds 25 February, 7.45pm (doors 7.30): Lewes, Westgate Chapel: 92a High Street, BN7 1XH.
Tickets from Lewes Live Literature »
• Thurs 26 February, 7.30pm (doors 6.45): Brighton, Bombane's Café: 24 George Street BN2 1RH.
Tickets: email janebombane@yahoo.co.uk or text 07764 515583.
• Saturday 7 March, 6.30pm (doors 6pm): Newhaven, Marine Workshops (Atrium), BN9 0ER
Tickets & details via this link »
directing
Flyweight
live literature production
Following a preview tour last Summer, a few extra dates are planned for performances of the recently created multimedia production, Flyweight, written by award-winning poet Maggie Sawkins with audio/visual sequences by digital artist Matt Parsons, directed by myself.
Flyweight is a poetic exploration of boxing, sibling rivalry and what it means to be human. With a particular focus on female boxing and wonderful video contributions from boxers at the Heart of Portsmouth Boxing Academy, the piece is an entertaining and witty piece of live literature that is warmly received by audiences wherever it's performed. Planned dates below.
"Flyweight is terrific - so original and engaging, mining a deep socio-political scene from aristo poets to working class girls and Black Lives Matter, and full of delightful surprises, visually and poetically.” (Writer, Naomi Foyle)
"Fabulous … enlightening, engaging, amusing … invites us to imagine ourselves as different people, able to duck and weave with the greatest." (Will Sutton, online review)
"Sure packs a punch." (Audience feedback)
Women sparring at Heart of Portsmouth Boxing Academy. Still from a video by Matt Parsons.
Forthcoming dates
19 May - Portsmouth: Square Tower
21 May - Ryde, Isle of Wight: Department
28 May - Lewes: Westgate Chapel
Details and booking to follow.
new writing
The Hard
work in progress
Plans to write a sequence of three fragmentary theatre narratives for solo performer - each a variation on the theme of solitariness/loneliness - each set in a different location - together comprising a full-length stage play. More to follow.
directing
REDDER
the cabaret version
Little Red Riding Hood is 73 and looking for love. In this experimental storytelling by artist/writer Gus Watcham, the familiar fairy tale mythos is reimagined through the lens of 'the feminine grotesque'. A stripped-down cabaret version of a one-woman show originally created in 2017. Three Sussex performances scheduled for late February / early March. Dates and details below.
"… a tiny world of epic proportions, inhabited by modern fairytale characters who live and breathe and who will haunt your dreams" (Rina Vergano, review in Bristol 24/7)
More about the production here »
• Weds 25 February, 7.45pm (doors 7.30): Lewes, Westgate Chapel: 92a High Street, BN7 1XH.
Tickets from Lewes Live Literature »
• Thurs 26 February, 7.30pm (doors 6.45): Brighton, Bombane's Café: 24 George Street BN2 1RH.
Tickets: email janebombane@yahoo.co.uk or text 07764 515583.
• Saturday 7 March, 6.30pm (doors 6pm): Newhaven, Marine Workshops (Atrium), BN9 0ER
Tickets & details via this link »
directing
Flyweight
live literature production
Following a preview tour last Summer, a few extra dates are planned for performances of the recently created multimedia production, Flyweight, written by award-winning poet Maggie Sawkins with audio/visual sequences by digital artist Matt Parsons, directed by myself.
Flyweight is a poetic exploration of boxing, sibling rivalry and what it means to be human. With a particular focus on female boxing and wonderful video contributions from boxers at the Heart of Portsmouth Boxing Academy, the piece is an entertaining and witty piece of live literature that is warmly received by audiences wherever it's performed. Planned dates below.
"Flyweight is terrific - so original and engaging, mining a deep socio-political scene from aristo poets to working class girls and Black Lives Matter, and full of delightful surprises, visually and poetically.” (Writer, Naomi Foyle)
"Fabulous … enlightening, engaging, amusing … invites us to imagine ourselves as different people, able to duck and weave with the greatest." (Will Sutton, online review)
"Sure packs a punch." (Audience feedback)
Women sparring at Heart of Portsmouth Boxing Academy. Still from a video by Matt Parsons.
Forthcoming dates
19 May - Portsmouth: Square Tower
21 May - Ryde, Isle of Wight: Department
28 May - Lewes: Westgate Chapel
Details and booking to follow.