Gravitate 9.0 Theatre

02/03/2019

The stage has been cleared, the shelves dismantled and the cast has slept, so all that's left is to say many thank yous to everyone who was involved in this show

Andy Farenden for his fantastically striking poster design that stood out wherever it was

Steve Gillard and The Blue Room Lincoln for hosting us and our many furniture items, as well as his constant advice, help and patience, even at stupid o'clock

The cast, who absolutely smashed it and the crew who worked so hard over the past few months rehearsing, organising and planning

Everyone who let us put up posters or shared the event on social media and to family/friends

and last but not least, to everyone who saw us- you were a fantastic audience who welcomed us with open arms, your faith in us really made all our days and means so much

And with that, we're just going tootle upstairs for a napette!

01/03/2019

SHOW DAY!!!!

Just over 2 house until Female of the Species arrives!
Tickets are available on the door, so there's still chance to come

01/03/2019

Its show day!!!!

The stage is covered in books, the lights have been rigged and we're ready to go

Thera are still tickets left, avalliable from https://lpac.co.uk/event/gravitate-9-0-presents-the-female-of-the-species-at-the-blue-room/

Margot Mason, a provocative author with over 30 years’ writing experience finds her house taken over by a homicidal maniac and her beloved family: Her daughter needs a break from her kids, a taxi driver has a story to tell and a cow is blocking the doorway. With esteemed questions such as ‘where...

27/02/2019

CAST ANNOUNCEMENT #6
Isaac Whittaker- Dakin who will be playing the role of Theo in Female of The Species at The Blue Room Lincoln this coming Friday.

"Isaac is a third year Drama student who has enjoyed playing the short but sweet role of Theo and hopes that more opportunities aren't far away"

Get tickets from the LPAC box office or website! Great way to spend your Friday evening and kick off your weekend.

25/02/2019

CAST ANNOUNCEMENT #5

Heather Maskill worked with us on our last project and has taken on a variety of roles within the company this year.

This is what she had to say on her involvement....

"I took on this project after graduating my masters from the university of Lincoln to see how I fared at my first go at producing and to get as much experience as possible making and being in theatre. As producer, stage manager and Molly, I think I’ve achieved that!
This is second time working with Gravitate, with my first bring stage manager for their most recent production. My most recent plays have been A Christmas Carol at The Blue Room and These Victory Crops by IMP-act players at Lincoln Cathedral.
Molly is a great character to play. She’s half eloquent adult with a great mind and half child, easily distracted by her many stimuli, making her both fun and substantial to play."

The show is on Friday at Blue Room Lincoln.

Tickets available from the Lpac Box office or online at lpac.co.uk

22/02/2019

* 1 DAY LEFT - TICKETS ON SALE NOW*

Coming to the The Blue Room Lincoln on 1st March 2019. The Female of The Species by Joanna Murray-Smith is a riotous blend of comedy, satire and farce that will leave you laughing all the way back down Steep Hill.

The 90 minute show follows famous writer, Margot Mason as she waits for the muse for her next hit book to come with only the company of a cow on the doorstep. All hope for the next best seller seems lost until the cavalry enters: a homicidal maniac, an emotionally exhausted daughter and a conflicted taxi driver. A story that features strong female characters alongside complex male ones, this remarkable tale is not to be missed!

Margot Mason, a provocative author with over 30 years’ writing experience finds her house taken over by a homicidal maniac and her beloved family: Her daughter needs a break from her kids, a taxi driver has a story to tell and a cow is blocking the doorway. With esteemed questions such as ‘where...

18/02/2019

Yesterday we had our first run through at the The Blue Room Lincoln- looking pretty good, even if we say so ourselves.

If you're up for a night of laughs, hot soup and an angry taxi driver, then this is the show for you

1st March, 7:30pm, tickets from Lincoln Performing Arts Centre or

Margot Mason, a provocative author with over 30 years’ writing experience finds her house taken over by a homicidal maniac and her beloved family: Her daughter needs a break from her kids, a taxi driver has a story to tell and a cow is blocking the doorway. With esteemed questions such as ‘where...

13/02/2019

CAST ANNOUNCEMENT #4

Gravitate are pleased to announce that Jan Bird is playing Margot Mason in out upcoming performance of Joanna Murray-Smiths Female of The Species.

On the the role Jan says ....
'I am very pleased to be included in the cast and crew of Female of the Species. I have had a range of experience in local theatre from stage and set design and building, costume design, acting, back stage crew and directing.

Come along to see the play on 1st March 2019 at The Blue Room in Lincoln. Tickets can be purchased on the LPAC website!

11/02/2019

Posters have arrived and have started to be posted around Lincoln, if you see any be sure to show us!

09/02/2019

CAST ANNOUNCEMENT #3

Welcome to the cast Will who will be playing Bryan.

Will Quirk says of the play and his experience.... 'I’m a second year Drama and Theatre student hoping to excel and succeed in the acting industry; I play the role of Bryan, the dim and ignorant, but quintessential nice husband of Tess.
I originally joined the play as I was fascinated by the different viewpoints and the way that the characters bounced off each other throughout the text.

In the past, I have worked in Radio, I have both starred and helped out in amateur drama groups as they put on musical theatre and acting pieces and I have also worked and performed at the Edinburgh Fringe.'

01/02/2019

Cast announcement 2!!!
We are pleased to have Chrissy Bird in the cast playing the character of Tess.

Chrissy Bird is thrilled to be joining the cast and crew of Female of the species in the role of Tess. Chrissy has a variety of experience in theatre as both a cast member and crew, ranging from village pantomime to a bespoke performance created for the High Sheriff of Lincolnshire which was performed in Lincoln Cathedral in October 2018. Chrissy has pursued an education centering around Drama and Music, taking membership of every club hosted by DeAston Academy’s Music department. The encouragement of family and teachers enabled her to go on to graduate from Bishop Grosseteste University with a BA in Applied Drama and Music. Chrissy is also a keen singer; since leaving university she has returned to working towards ABRSM Singing grades and hopes to achieve a Diploma in the future.