Nora Productions

22/03/2021

It’s coming up on three weeks since Have You Heard, our production, debuted - so thank you again to all of you for supporting us, we couldn’t have done it without you!

In particular, we’d like to thank Jody VandenBurg for his work in editing together the final piece - it was absolutely integral to the show and we really appreciate all his work. Go see more of his stuff (and follow him!) over at https://www.instagram.com/jodyyodj.

We’d also like to share an interview we did with Eliza Hayward, over at - read Eleanor, Gaia and Naomi’s reflections on the piece, how we made it and where it might go next. You can read the full thing at https://alwaystimefortheatre.com/2021/03/14/interview-eleanor-felton-gaia-cicolani-naomi-bowman-reflect-on-have-you-heard/.

This story isn’t over yet. We’ve got much more planned for the future - so follow us and see where the piece goes!

Earlier this month, Nora Productions’ ‘Have You Heard’ was streamed via the Applecart Arts website, and, with plans to develop the piece into a site-specific and in-person production in the future,…

02/03/2021

Opening night is TOMORROW!

Ahead of Have You Heard's debut, Eleanor, Amber, Gaia and Naomi were interviewed about the piece, Franceska and making theatre during COVID.

Read the full discussion with Beyond The Curtain here:

Have you heard the story of Franceska Mann? Nora Productions' latest show brings to life the story of the Polish dancer who in 1943 shot tw...

28/02/2021

Another preview ahead of Wednesday... Have You Heard opens in three days!

24/02/2021

Some photos from our filming session this weekend!

14/02/2021

✨ Nora Productions run by AD Eleanor Felton creates theatre about womxn, myth, and history.

Devised by 7 multi-talented creatives, their latest show Have You Heard weaves together dance, theatre & live music to tell the story of Polish ballerina Franceska Mann

Streaming 3rd-5th March
Tickets 👉 https://applecartarts.com/in_the_theatre.php?id=2451&title=have-you-heard

06/02/2021

Charlotte is a recent graduate of The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, and one of the 2020 BBC Carleton Hobbs Award winners. She has been working with the BBC Radio Drama Company for the past 5 months. Credits include: Earthquakes In London (Bristol Old Vic Studio), Peking Noir (Radio 3), Life Is A Radio In The Dark (Radio 3), Gudrun (Radio 4), Franklin (Radio 4), The Devils (Radio 4), London Particular (Radio 4), Richard II (Shakespeare@, New York) and The Jacket (BBC Arts).

Charlotte is delighted to be telling this fascinating woman’s story. Working in a lockdown can be challenging, but connecting with other creatives and developing each others’ magical ideas together has been joyous!

That’s all our cast - it’s been an absolute pleasure working with this talented lot, and we’re really excited to show you the results. Get your tickets now!

05/02/2021

Erin Maria Walther is a 2020 graduate of the Guildford School of Acting, where she performed in Oedipus/Antigone (Tereisias), Love and Information (Company Member), and Table (Sister Ruth/Jess).

Erin is especially interested in new works and writings, as well as women on stage and historical pieces. She is very thankful to Nora Productions for the opportunity to work with this amazing team.

04/02/2021

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT!

We’re incredibly excited to reveal what we’ve been working on - Have You Heard, our UK debut! Streaming at 8pm, March 3rd-5th.

“In 1943, a Polish dancer shot two N**i guards and sparked a riot - one that became a symbol of fierce resistance in the face of murderous oppression. Passed down from teller to teller, her courage became a myth to inspire hope and vengeance in equal measure.

Devised by a cast of seven multi-talented creatives, Nora Productions’ latest show weaves together dance, theatre and live music to tell her story once more.”

Tickets are on sale now, at: https://applecartarts.com/in_the_theatre.php?id=2451&title=have-you-heard

Photography by www.petraeujanephotography.com
Design by https://stephpyne.com

03/02/2021

Natasha Wright is an actor and theatre maker. Credits include Boudica, Seven Guitars, The Eumenides, Titus Andronicus, The Winter’s Tale, and Polaroid Stories. She holds a BFA in Acting from the University of Minnesota/ Guthrie Theatre BFA Actor Training Program, and is currently enrolled on the MFA Advanced Theatre Practice course at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

This is her first time working with Nora Productions, and she's thrilled to be involved in a project centered on amplifying womxn's voices. Natasha is on Twitter at natashapwright.

02/02/2021

Gaia Cicolani is an Italian artist based in Cardiff. She works as a performer, movement director, facilitator and maker. She holds a BA in Contemporary Dance from Trinity Laban, and has completed training courses with The Questors Academy, Frantic Assembly, Peeping Tom and Theatre Re.

Selected recent work includes performing with the Welsh National Opera, immersive experiences company Gingerline and choreographer Natalie Sloth Richter, as well as freelance practitioner work - including with National Dance Company Wales. She also creates her own work, exploring quirky physical storytelling questioning normative behaviour through her own character, Miss B.

She’s worked across diverse backgrounds and settings, including site specific and traditional theatre, gallery spaces, outdoors and immersive theatre, dance, opera, film, photography and fine art.