Well worth double-checking the capital benefits offered by London production of Two-Headed

Two-Headed was first performed and produced by Noor Lawson and Liz McMullen in 2009 as part of Kingston's International Youth Arts Festival at the Rose Theatre, Kingston, with a short run to follow at the CornerHouse Theatre in Surbiton, directed by Helen Broughton of Middlessex University.

Both productions were received with great acclaim:

  •   "Lawson and McMullen allow themselves to be consumed by their characters, before portraying them with effortless effervescence, that leaves you feeling like you are watching a moment in history, rather than a present day re-enactment", Vernon Nxumalo, National Theatre Entry Pass Reviewer: "From childhood playfulness, via tense maturity to relaxed old age, these gifted young actors mesmerise in their portrayal of these vibrant yet damaged 19th century Americans";

  •   "Director Helen Broughton has brought out the best from this important play and her exceptional players. Performances and a production to cherish", Ian Davies, Chair of Artistic Committee at The CornerHouse, Surbiton.

Two-Headed is scheduled for an eighteen show run at Giant Olive's Gaea Festival this September. Given the play's success in 2009, combined with Giant Olive's reputation and ever-growing patronage, the company anticipates a highly successful London production.

Winner of three L.A. Weekly awards, including Best Play, Two-Headed is a captivating play about two friends whose lives are overshadowed by the dark events of their childhood.

The play is set in the 'Wild West' during the nineteenth century. Immersed in a religious culture and constantly conflicted with the obligation to their community, Hettie and Lavinia have to choose to accept their lot in life or rebel against it. There are five scenes in which we see our protagonists Hettie and Lavinia age forty years, beginning as two young girls aged ten right through to two grumpy old grandmas aged fifty. "Jensen's intelligently unadorned voice is one worth listening to, now and in the future", Off-Broadway Review.

The themes of the play can easily be transferred to modern society, where we see women constantly struggling for equality and independence either from religion, society or themselves.

"With your help we can make the UK premiere of Julie Jensen's 'patchwork of poetry and wisdom' (Backstage Review) a huge success reaching wide and vast audiences. Together we will raise awareness of social issues such as: women's rights, polygamy and homosexual love. Due to the dramatic Arts Council cuts in Britain, Lawson and McMullen are currently seeking funding through other organisations both private and commercial.

"The entire production is budgeted at £4,100.00, including the costs of theatre hire, the rights for the play, PR and advertising, costume and set. It would be great if we could even manage to pay our artists. With the rights already secured, it´s now time to gather funds".

Contact: Liz McMullen

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