Richard Headon
Epstein Buildings
Mivart Street
Bristol BS5 6JL
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SIZE OF COMPANY
2–10 on the road
SCALE OF VENUE
Small- to middle-scale
PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Directors
Jon Beedell and Richie Smith
Creative Producer
Richard Headon
Musical Director
Shirley Pegna
Company Manager
Ursula Wills-Jones
ARTISTIC POLICY
Desperate Men are one of Britain’s premier outdoor arts companies, with a reputation for high-quality, original, provocative work. We produce original, company-devised, interactive shows and performances, community events and educational projects in a variety of settings, indoors and out.
REVIEW EXTRACTS
‘Went down a storm! Everyone was really pleased with them and so were we.’ Ashley Kent, Centre for Life, Newcastle
‘I was won over by the accuracy of the science and how you were able to convey difficult issues in an intelligent yet light-hearted way.’ Dr Paul D. Taylor, Dept. of Palaeontology, The Natural History Museum
‘Desperate Men impersonated Charles Darwin and the planet's last Dodo with such charm that they succeeded in imparting huge amounts of science to the audience.’ The Scotsman
CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
Darwin and the Dodo Mr Darwin and his companion, the last living dodo, ponder the mysteries of evolution. Marking the Bicentenary of Charles Darwin’s birth. Schools version available.
Pirates! Authentically horrible historical misfits – loveable musical rogues.
Eco-Pirates These scurvy rogues arrive by boat to bury treasure on the beach – but is it just rubbish? Suitable for adults and children alike.
The Film Crew With a big star, the crew involves the audience, creating hilarious interactions.
The Biodiversity Show Two-man walkabout show marking the International Year of Biodiversity in 2010.
The Festival of Desperation New show marking Desperate Men’s 30th Birthday in October 2010.
WRAP-AROUND
Workshops, including teacher workshops and educational workshops related to all productions.
RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2009 China, Portugal (Darwin and the Dodo)
2008 Hong Kong (Darwin and the Dodo)
2007 Lebanon (Rubbish Heads), Italy (Pipe People)
TOURING AVAILABILITY
Availability on request
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