The Ordinaries in...an awkward silence

'silence will not heal your scars, but give them tiny chariots to ride upon'

 

Devised and toured 06-07, visited National Student Drama Festival and Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

 

 

***DUE FOR A REVIVAL FOR EDINBURGH FRINGE 2010 ***

 

Come and have a cuppa with The Ordinaries and take a peek from behind the sofa at the secret dark that lies within.

 

Using live music, grotesque characters, puppetry and storytelling The River People tell the story of The Ordinaries, an ordinary family with a dark secret, exploring the notion of family and the abuse that occurs within.

Awards & Quotes

  • NSDF Awards 07: Sound, Poetic Innovation. Commended for Design
  • Total Theatre Awards 07: Shortlisted Best Emerging Company

 

 

'This dark comedy about child abuse is something out of the ordinary. The final haunting image of a child hidden away and forgotten because she represents something the family would prefer to deny is one of the most potent moments of this year's Fringe'

- Lyn Gardner, The Guardian Online

 

Cast

Father: Joseph Bone

Mother: Kathryn Bond

Elder: Ed Wren

Son: Andy Gray

Sarah: Clare Pointing

 

Written by Ed Wren

Directed by Claire Harvey and devised by the company

Lighting design: Laura Cox

Set and Puppet design: Claire Harvey