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PRODUCTION: Sparkleshark (Comedy Drama) PRODUCTION DATE: March 1999 DIRECTED BY: Rick Peckham STAGED: The Burgess Hill Theatre SYNOPSIS: High up on a tower block roof, Jake writes magical and fantastic stories in secret. The boys think he's a wimp but to the girls Jake's almost one of them. When the gang of boys actually arrive though, everyone's in for a great surprise. To save himself, Jake weaves his best story yet. It is so good that the gang drop their tough trendy act and demand starring roles in the unfolding drama of mystery, danger, love... and the final encounter with Sparkleshark. Eventually they make a pact to meet up every week as a group and tell stories together. PLAYWRIGHT: Philip Ridley Sparkleshark is funny, poignant and had an acclaimed run at the Royal National Theatre followed by a tour in 2001. BHTC NOTES: This was a junior workshop production. It was supported by a Mid Sussex Grant Award and involved the cast meeting the Queen as part of her visit to Burgess Hill. Unfortunately only a photo montage rather than individual photographs of the cast or production have so far been discovered.
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