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Alien on Stage

75% | Oct 24, 2020 | Documentary, Science Fiction

This is a story about a unique crew of Dorset bus drivers whose amateur dramatics group decide to ditch doing another pantomime and try something different. They spent a year creating a serious adaptation of the sci-fi horror film Alien, finding ingenious solutions to pay homemade homage to the original film. The show is a crushing flop but fate gives them a second chance to find their audience. Whilst still adjusting to the idea that their serious show is actually a comedy, the group find out they’re suddenly being whisked from their village hall to a London West End theatre to perform this accidental masterpiece for one night only. With wobbly sets, awkward acting and special effects requiring 'more luck than judgement,' will their West End debut be alright on the night? This bus driving crew are our space heroes. Their bus station is our space station. Dorset is outer-space and where is the Alien? It’s behind you!

Featured Crew

Danielle Kummer
Cinematography
Danielle Kummer
Producer

Cast

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Dave Mitchell
Show Director
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Lydia Hayward
Lieutenant Ellen Ripley
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Peter Lawford
Creature Designer / Special Effects Artist
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Luc Hayward
Writer / Sound / Costume Design
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Amie Wells
Crew Costume Design

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