Pondlife McGurk
Pondlife McGurk
Was a troublesome child
Some called him stupid
Some called him wild
But all called him Pondlife
For that was his name
Simon and Martin join school together and become best friends despite their differences. Then, one day, Martin does something that will poison their friendship forever.
A new play about how hard it is to be brave and do the right thing. Even when it's your best friend at stake.
Created by Rob Evans, Andy Manley and Gill Robertson for Catherine Wheels it was first performed across schools in Scotland in 2008 and again in May 2010 at the Imaginate Children's Festival. Andy will be performing Pondlife at the Sydney Opera House in November 2011.
Nominated for the Brian Way Award 2011
Performer - Andy Manley
Text - Rob Evans
Director - Gill Robertson
Sound Designer - Danny Krass
Stage Manager - Sian Mitchell MacGregor
Production Manager and Lighting Design- Craig Fleming
Producer - Paul Fitzpatrick
" It is as if Manley is a shaman, enchanting his acolytes with magical words...needing him to complete his tale. They are under his spell." (Full review)
Mark Fisher, Northings
"Manley makes every morsel of Pondlife’s experiences...come vividly, painfully alive."****
Mary Brennan, The Herald
"Three mums and our three sons saw this show today at the Sydney Opera House and we all loved it - thought it was brilliant. We went into the show on a cloudy rainy day and emerged into the bright sunshine - literally and figuratively. Thank you for laughter, joy and some tears, insight, poetry and passion. We didn't even really mind having to sit on the floor...:-)"
Audience Member, Sydney Opera House
"It was terrific. A class of very disruptive P6 children sat mesmerised - miraculous!"
P6 teacher, Aberdeen
Was a troublesome child
Some called him stupid
Some called him wild
But all called him Pondlife
For that was his name
Simon and Martin join school together and become best friends despite their differences. Then, one day, Martin does something that will poison their friendship forever.
A new play about how hard it is to be brave and do the right thing. Even when it's your best friend at stake.
Created by Rob Evans, Andy Manley and Gill Robertson for Catherine Wheels it was first performed across schools in Scotland in 2008 and again in May 2010 at the Imaginate Children's Festival. Andy will be performing Pondlife at the Sydney Opera House in November 2011.
Nominated for the Brian Way Award 2011
Performer - Andy Manley
Text - Rob Evans
Director - Gill Robertson
Sound Designer - Danny Krass
Stage Manager - Sian Mitchell MacGregor
Production Manager and Lighting Design- Craig Fleming
Producer - Paul Fitzpatrick
" It is as if Manley is a shaman, enchanting his acolytes with magical words...needing him to complete his tale. They are under his spell." (Full review)
Mark Fisher, Northings
"Manley makes every morsel of Pondlife’s experiences...come vividly, painfully alive."****
Mary Brennan, The Herald
"Three mums and our three sons saw this show today at the Sydney Opera House and we all loved it - thought it was brilliant. We went into the show on a cloudy rainy day and emerged into the bright sunshine - literally and figuratively. Thank you for laughter, joy and some tears, insight, poetry and passion. We didn't even really mind having to sit on the floor...:-)"
Audience Member, Sydney Opera House
"It was terrific. A class of very disruptive P6 children sat mesmerised - miraculous!"
P6 teacher, Aberdeen
