Little Wars to stream again
London theatre news: Friday 26 March 2021
Online - Streaming
Following critical-acclaim, and due to popular demand, the digital revival of Steven Carl McCasland's Little Wars returns for a limited streaming season.
Image courtesy Ginger Quiff Media
Steven Carl McCasland's Little Wars is set to return to online streaming on stream.theatre from Monday 19 April to Sunday 16th May 2021.
Featuring lauded performances from Linda Bassett and Juliet Stevenson the compelling production brought together an all-star, all-female cast of British stage and screen legends, including Debbie Chazen, Natasha Karp, Catherine Russell, Sarah Solemani and Sophie Thompson.
Directed by Hannah Chissick (Flashdance, UK & International tour; Pack of Lies, Menier Chocolate Factory) the rehearsed reading was filmed at the cast's homes and edited together.
Little Wars unites literary figureheads Gertrude Stein (Bassett), her girlfriend Alice Toklas (Russell), Dorothy Parker (Chazen), Lillian Hellman (Stevenson) and Agatha Christie (Thompson), with anti-fascist freedom fighter Muriel Gardiner (Solemani), in this deliciously comic and touching drama about the power of coming together for a shared cause.
Thomas Hopkins and Michael Quinn of Ginger Quiff Media commented ...
"We're thrilled by the continually overwhelming response to this production, which showcases the talents of some incredible women.
It's been a fantastic opportunity to bring the project to life during the pandemic, and we're pleased that more people can experience the all-star offering once again."
Show listing information
Synopsis
Featuring critically-acclaimed performances from Linda Bassett and Juliet Stevenson, the compelling production of Little Wars brought together an incredible all-star female cast, including Debbie Chazen, Natasha Karp, Catherine Russell, Sarah Solemani and Sophie Thompson, directed by Hannah Chissick.
The streaming raised over £7,500 for Women For Refugee Women during its initial run.
This incredible charity continues to support women in need during this difficult time.
Little Wars unites literary figureheads Gertrude Stein (Bassett), her girlfriend Alice Toklas (Russell), Dorothy Parker (Chazen), Lillian Hellman (Stevenson) and Agatha Christie (Thompson), with anti-fascist freedom fighter Muriel Gardiner (Solemani), in this deliciously comic and touching drama about the power of coming together for a shared cause.
Tensions are high and secrecy lingers in the air, but with libations flowing and the threat of World War II looming the guests are close to boiling point.
Cast
Linda Bassett
Debbie Chazen
Natasha Karp
Catherine Russell
Sarah Solemani
Juliet Stevenson
Sophie Thompson
Creatives
Author: Steven Carl McCasland
Director: Hannah Chissick
Production: Thomas Hopkins & Michael Quinn for Ginger Quiff Media, Guy Chapman
Venue
Dates
From: Monday 19 April 2021
Closes: Sunday 16 May 2021
Tickets
Standard: £10 + £3 transaction fee
Links
Show website
ActDrop full listing for Little Wars
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