Fledgling Theatre presents World premier of They Built It. No One Came.
Neither of us were very charismatic. That was a problem.
Eight years ago Tobias and Alexander came together to form a spiritualistic commune based on their shared values of a peaceful and harmonious community. They are still awaiting their first members.
Christopher Neels and Patrick Holt. © Callum Cameron
The story is inspired by a New York Times article written by Penelope Green: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/17/style/they-built-it-no-one-came.html?_r=1
Fledgling Theatre Company is an international theatre company based in both London and Sydney, formed by Callum Cameron, Christopher Neels, Chris Huntley-Turner and Patrick Holt in 2013, all of whom graduated from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Edoardo Elia, a talented musician and composer who moved to UK from Italy to study music at Kingston University, joins the cast for his first Fledgling Theatre show.
The company is known for creating raw and visceral theatre that explores all facets of the human condition, with physicality playing the crucial part in every show.
Fledgling Theatre’s previous shows include Modern Jesus (2014) focusing on the aftermath of a burst of aggression of a young Sainsbury’s employee and Jericho Creek (2015), a tale of religious fanaticism in colonial Australia inspired by the works of Nick Cave.
Previews 3rd/4th August at 3pm
Performances 5th-29th August at 3pm
Pleasance Courtyard, Bunker Two
Suitable for all ages.
Artists’ biographies:
Patrick Holt (as Alexander) is a founding member of Fledgling Theatre. He trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. His work in theatre includes Doctor Scroggy’s War (Shakespeare’s Globe), News Revue (Canal Café), Wolf Kisses and The Medium (both in Arcola Theatre). He’s been involved in both Fledgling Theatre shows: Modern Jesus (The Nursery, Southwark) and Jericho Creek (The Cockpit).
Callum Cameron is a founding member of Fledgling Theatre. He trained at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. His credits include 1001 (Southwark Playhouse), In the City A Short Time Ago (Arcola Theatre), Story Project (Arcola Theatre), The Duchess of Malfi (The New Diorama Theatre), Richard III (Hiraeth Artistic Productions), Slingshot (Park Theatre), NUTS (Proudfoot Films). He’s been involved in both Fledgling Theatre shows: Modern Jesus (The Nursery, Southwark) and Jericho Creek (The Cockpit).
Edoardo Elia was born in Modena, Italy and moved to the UK in 2009 to attend the undergraduate course in Music Technology at Kingston University. Since then he has played in many venues across the capital, including: Bar Vinyl, Solo Bar, Camden Proud, The Half Moon, Camden Rock, The Finsbury, The 100 Club, The Boogaloo, Stamford Bridge, Ye Old Blue Last and Blessings. He is passionate about folk-traditional music and in September 2015 released his first EP: FOCUS. Entirely self-produced, it was written, arranged and recorded between London, Kansas City, Amsterdam, Turin and was finally put together by Davide Cristiani at Bombanella Soundscape Studio in Maranello.
Christopher Neels (as Tobias) is a New Zealand born actor currently based in London. He trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and has a Masters in Contemporary Acting. He is a founding member of Fledgling Theatre Company. Theatre credits include Crooks (Colab Theatre), Tempest (Globe/ Sonnet Walks), Taming of the Shrew (Arrows and Traps – New Wimbledon Theatre), Winter’s Tale (Arrows and Traps – Lion and Unicorn Theatre), Much Ado About Nothing (Arrows and Traps – Lion and Unicorn Theatre) and Bazaar (Arcola Theatre). He’s been involved in both Fledgling Theatre shows: Modern Jesus (The Nursery, Southwark) and Jericho Creek (The Cockpit) as both writer and director.
