{"id":33,"date":"2013-03-05T21:53:45","date_gmt":"2013-03-05T21:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.katewilloughby.co.uk\/?page_id=33"},"modified":"2021-09-09T11:41:56","modified_gmt":"2021-09-09T11:41:56","slug":"kate-willoughby-productions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.katewilloughby.co.uk\/?page_id=33","title":{"rendered":"Writing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In development:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A short drama<\/strong><\/a><\/em> written in response to the Covid-19 lockdown <\/strong>that has an urgent and positive message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Written specifically for the Zoomsphere, with a cross-Atlantic cast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drawn from personal testimony<\/strong>, the story invites the audience to join Mandy and her nearest and dearest as they celebrate her 50th birthday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It is both a thank you and, I hope, a means to open up conversations, helping to amplify the domestic abuse #YouAreNotAlone<\/strong> Public awareness campaign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat an important and pertinent issue to shine a light on and what a fantastic piece. I think for a general audience it might open a lot of people\u2019s eyes.\u201d<\/strong>
\u2014 LEAH <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Other projects include: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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TO FREEDOM’S CAUSE <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

TO FREEDOM\u2019S CAUSE<\/a> <\/strong>is the story of one woman, Emily Wilding Davison<\/a><\/strong>, and the working class suffragettes who campaigned alongside her, against all the odds \u2013 for equality<\/strong> and the right to vote<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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House of Commons performance of To Freedom\u2019s Cause, 2014: Emily Davison (Kate Willoughby), Margaret Davison (Kyra Williams). Photo credit: Brian Astbury. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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First performed at Bolton Castle<\/strong> in 2009, the play went to have a regional Arts Council England<\/strong> backed tour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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“To Freedom\u2019s Cause should be seen by every woman and teenage girl. And by anybody who couldn\u2019t be bothered to vote. Moving, stirring and passionate.<\/strong>“
\u2013 Jane Garvey (BBC Radio 4 Woman\u2019s Hour presenter) <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A special performance of the play in the House of Commons in 2014, directed by Brian Astbury<\/strong><\/a>, was the catalyst for #Emilymatters<\/strong>, a grassroots initiative that draws inspiration from suffragette Emily Wilding Davison<\/a><\/strong>‘s powerful legacy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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“A play not just about \u2018history\u2019, but about people, love, fear and commitment.”<\/strong>
\u2013 Female Arts, 4 Stars<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Through drama and creativity we help empower young people <\/a><\/strong><\/em>
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A FIVER’S WORTH OF COURAGE<\/span><\/h3>\n

Premiered at Bolton Castle<\/strong>. The play later toured to London. Venues included HMP Brixton<\/strong>, Tristan Bates Theatre<\/strong> and Westminster Meeting House.<\/p>\n

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An exploration of the life of the pioneering nineteenth century prison reformer Elizabeth who was the first woman to address a House of Commons Committee in her crusade to improve the hellish conditions in women’s prisons and especially Newgate prison.<\/p>\n

“I think the play will have a stimulating effect on its audience to look at the woman, the Quaker, the local celebrity and the prison reformer so far ahead of her time.” <\/strong>
– Melvyn Freake, The Friend<\/em> (London production)<\/p>\n

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‘A Fiver’s Worth of Courage’ HMP Brixton. Newgate Prison scene. Photo: David Pearson.<\/p><\/div>\n

“A FIVER’S WORTH OF COURAGE was not only historically accurate, but also helped the audience step into the culture and concepts of the time … Through the promenade technique she skillfully involved the audience, helping them to relate to women prisoners in Newgate or those about to be transported. ” <\/strong>
– Pip Land, Darlington & Stockton Times<\/em> (Bolton Castle production)<\/p>\n

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MARIE STUART – FLEUR D’ECOSSE<\/span><\/h3>\n

Premiered at Bolton Castle.<\/p>\n

A promenade production that recreated Mary’s early imprisonment and fabled unsuccessful attempt to escape the castle. <\/p>\n

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‘Marie Stuart – Fleur d’Ecosse’ performance at Bolton Castle, with Kate Willoughby as Mary Queen of Scots.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Members of the cast of ‘Marie Stuart – Fleur d’Ecosse’ seated in the Chapel of Bolton Castle.<\/p><\/div>\n

The site-specific production was adapted for school groups<\/strong>, including a French translation<\/strong> of the play for visiting cross Channel groups. A later version was created specifically for the castle\u2019s Great Chamber.   <\/p>\n

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IVANHOE THEMED EVENT<\/span><\/h3>\n

One-off performance at Bolton Castle.
In association with Louis Roederer for the Great Houses & Gardens of Yorkshire.  Included a Saxon banquet scene and pig handling in the castle yard.<\/p>

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