NS Archive 2024: A Song for Ella Grey
A Pilot Theatre production in association with Northern Stage and York Theatre Royal
1 – 15 Feb 2024
This new production, from the Company that brought you Noughts & Crosses, is a magical retelling of the Orpheus myth, full of music, sound and storytelling.
Claire and her best friend, Ella Grey, are ordinary kids from ordinary families in an ordinary world. They and their friends fall in and out of love, play music and dance, stare at the stars, yearn for excitement, and have parties on the beautiful beaches of Northumberland. One day a stranger, a musician called Orpheus, appears on the beach, and entrances them all but particularly Ella. Where has Orpheus come from and what path will Ella follow? A tale of modern teenagers and ancient forces, a tale told since the dawn of time and told again today.
Toured to York Theatre Royal, Theatre Peckham, Hull Truck, Liverpool Playhouse
Cast
Amonik Melaco Sam
Beth Crame Angeline
Grace Long Ella Grey
Jonathan Iceton Jay
Olivia Onyehara Claire
Zak Younger Banks Musician
Creative Team
Author David Almond
Writer Zoe Cooper
Director Esther Richardson
Designer Verity Quinn
Composer & Musical Director Emily Levy
Lighting Designer Chris Davey
Sound Designer Adam P McCready
Video Designer Si Cole
Movement Director Ayesha Fazal
Assistant Director Eliza Beth Stevens
Company Voice Work Rosie Stancliffe
Musicans (Recorded)
Guitar, Bass Mark Creswell
Drums, Recording, Production Sam Hobbs
Clarinet, Saxophone Richard Ormrod
Harp Eleanor Turner
Viola Aby Vulliamy
Production Manager Luke James
Casting Associate Shannon David
Company Stage Manager Sarah Goodyear
Deputy Stage Manager Gabriela Oliver
Assistant Stage Manager Lizzie Hayward
Technical Stage Manager Miles Cruden Smith
Wardrobe Supervisor Naomi Daley
Costume Assistant Maddy Williamson
Relighter David Phillips
Set Construction The Yorkshire Workshop
National Press & PR Duncan Clarke PR
Production Photos
Reviews
★★★★ “dreamy mysticism with sharp humour” – The Stage
★★★★ “Impressive performances, innovative design and powerful storytelling” – StageSide UK
“An impressive spectacle” – The QT
“Refreshingly different production full of young talent” – British Theatre Guide
Programme
View the programme for A Song for Ella Grey here.