Magpie
Lee Mattinson's comedy drama inspired by his first full-time job. Lance aspires to a dull nine-to-five in favour of his hunger for metal, but can he ever live the life he wants?
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Magpie by Lee Mattinson
Jack Deam stars as Lance in this quirky, comedy drama. Lance is making changes. With new-found techniques to resist his urge to eat metal and a sensible job at the council secured, his life is on the mend. Until a little boy moves into his street, a little boy with a big secret.
Lee Mattinson has written for the Bush and Soho Theatres, National Theatre, Paines Plough, Live Theatre and 麻豆社 Three. His new stage play Crocodiles opens this Autumn.
Director/Producer Sharon Sephton
Sound Design by Paul Cargill.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Lance | Jack Deam |
| Max | Sam Hattersley |
| Rhona | Melanie Hill |
| Mum | Kathryn Hunt |
| Gladys | Kathryn Hunt |
| Sophie | Kate Coogan |
| Wendy | Kate Coogan |
| Dr Tate | Eric Potts |
| Director | Sharon Sephton |
| Producer | Sharon Sephton |
| Writer | Lee Mattinson |
Broadcasts
- Tue 20 May 2014 14:15麻豆社 Radio 4
- Wed 4 Mar 2015 14:15麻豆社 Radio 4
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