Cast Announced For Amplified Theatre's Gig-theatre Double Bill!

Amplified Theatre has announced the cast for its gig-theatre double bill which comes to The Bunker in November.

James Bryant and Reuben Beau Davies will appear as Olly and Pete in 'Street Magic' by Amy Guyler. Musically known as Jimmy and the Wolf, they will play their songs live in the play that also features Alice Ivor as Lacey (Inside Pussy Riot).

'For an inner-city busker, London can be a pretty grim place. It's all bankers, beatings and Brexit. But when he stumbles upon an unlikely love story, the fledgling couple inspire a ream of new songs - and he can't believe his luck. In true Documentarian style, our busker watches from afar, trying not to intervene. But Mother Nature can be cruel and unforgiving; and doesn't heartbreak make for much better music...?'

Katy Allen (Breakfast At Tiffany's) and Caoimhe Farren (The Ferryman) will appear as Betty and Ronnie in Felix O'Brien's 'V.E.', which has been inspired by and will feature live music from Nadine Wild Palmer who will play Marlene.

'1944. Britain is at War. The men have gone to fight and the women at home have picked up the slack. And the slacks. Welcome to The Gateways, London's most vibrant underground nightspot for women. And other women. Ronnie's living her best life. Betty's life's on hold. They meet. They dance. They fall in love. But with an Allied victory on the horizon, can a love forged in conflict survive a world at peace? V.E. is a funny, poignant and romantic insight into a rarely explored period in British queer history.'

Both plays will be directed by Amplified Theatre's Artistic Director Stephen Lloyd who played Vinnie in the Ian Dury inspired cult musical 'Reasons To Be Cheerful' which was on tour last year.

All performances will be fully captioned for deaf and hard of hearing audiences with a set familiarisation before the performance for anyone who wishes it.

Amplified Theatre is a company that explores the fusion of live performance and alternative music genres.

Follow Amplified Theatre on Twitter @AmplifiedTheatr for further announcements and links to the songs that have inspired the plays.

Street Magic and V.E. will run at The Bunker at 7.30pm on Sunday 11th November 2018.

Title: Street Magic and V.E.
Performance Dates: 7:30pm on November 11th 2018.
Running time: Approx 2 hours.
Twitter: @AmplifiedTheatr, #amplifiedtheatre
Website: www.amplifiedtheatre.co.uk
Location: The Bunker, 53A Southwark Street London SE1 1RU
How to get there: The nearest tube station is London Bridge (Borough High Street exit). Turn left out of the station and continue up Southwark Street. The closest rail station is London Bridge.
Box Office: Tickets are available priced £14 (£12 concessions and £10 Under 30 - 10 per performance) fromhttp://bunkertheatre.com/ and 0207 234 0486.

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