PAINES PLOUGH

SIZE OF COMPANY
Varies

SCALE OF VENUE
Small- to middle-scale

PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director
Roxana Silbert

General Manager
Ushi Bagga

Literary Manager
Pippa Ellis

Trainee Associate Director
George Perrin

Administrative Assistant
Wojtek Trzcinski

ARTISTIC POLICY
Paines Plough is an award-winning, nationally and internationally renowned theatre company, exclusively devoted to the commissioning and development of contemporary playwrights and production of their work for the stage. Inspired by the creativity of its writers and collaborators, the company has embraced the challenge of diversifying the way in which it works. Its writers are encouraged to be courageous in their work, to challenge notions of theatre and the society we live in.

REVIEW EXTRACTS
‘Long Time Dead offers a hugely enjoyable combination of action theatre and good old-fashioned dramatic dialogue.’ The Scotsman

‘It’s a powerful piece that will lift you above the troubles of your own life.’ The List (Long Time Dead)

‘Paines Plough's nomadic theatre company has racked up so many stars that browsing its press release is a bit like looking into deep space.’ Metro

CURRENT PRODUCTION
Long Time Dead Written by Rona Munro. Grizzly, Dog and Gnome live to climb mountains. They're good at it. They're not looking for death. They love what they do and they do it to the limit. But they're climbing up to places where death is only one mistake away. (150 mins, including 15 min interval approx, 4 on stage, 6 on the road, includes some strong language.)

WRAP-AROUND
Professional writer development workshops, writers’ group, readings and education, post-show discussion with cast members and artistic team, masterclasses, lectures and seminars on contemporary British theatre, etc. Intended for both professional and amateur audiences.

RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2006–07 Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden (Product)
2005 – 06 Germany (After the End), Ireland (The Small Things), Russia, USA (After the End)
2004 USA (The Straits)

TOURING AVAILABILITY
Details on request