Because it’s the thought that counts. However unsavoury.
When Colin receives an anonymous package, he is bemused and appalled by what he finds inside.
He should just ignore it… But who would send him such a thing – and why did they put it in a cake box?
Colin really isn’t built for this sort of scrutiny, and soon he is turning over everything he might have ever done wrong in his life. It falls upon his sister Lisa and her husband Brian to try to save Colin from his own existential angst, but as his list of possible suspects keeps getting longer he finds himself more determined than ever to unmask the culprit.
The Gift is an irreverent comedy that unashamedly dives into the murky waters of past transgressions, modern-day vengeance, and hilariously unchecked paranoia. Because what should you do when someone tries to seriously upset your applecart in such a disgusting way? Should you take it in your stride? See the funny side? Or rest at nothing until the perpetrator is found and made to pay?
In the press
‘Dizzyingly brilliant. His writing is fresh, funny and achingly beautiful.’
The Scotsman on Hand Over Fist by Dave Florez
‘The least sentimental show that you’ll leave with tears in your eyes. A serious dramatic talent.’
Fest Magazine on Somewhere Beneath It All, A Small Fire Burns Still by Dave Florez
‘Achingly funny… worth seeing again and again’
Time Out on Showstopper! The Improvised Musical directed by Adam Meggido
‘Incredible… so polished it defies belief’
The Telegraph on Showstopper! The Improvised Musical directed by Adam Meggido
‘A dizzying, dazzling display of meta-theatrical brilliance’
The Stage on Peter Pan Goes Wrong directed by Adam Meggido
Cast
COLIN | NICHOLAS BURNS
LISA | LAURA HADDOCK
BRIAN | ALEX PRICE
Creative Team
WRITER | DAVE FLOREZ
DIRECTOR | ADAM MEGGIDO
DESIGNER | SARA PERKS
LIGHTING DESIGNER | DAVID HOWE
COMPOSER & SOUND DESIGNER | AMANDA PRIESTLEY
CASTING DIRECTOR | ABBY GALVIN
FIGHT DIRECTOR | DAN ‘DJ’ JOHNSON
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | SU YOUNG SHON
COSTUME SUPERVISOR | ILARIA MOSCA
DEPUTY STAGE MANAGER | ROISIN SYMES
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER | EMILY COMPTON
PRODUCTION MANAGER | ANDY READER
PRODUCER | ANDREW KEATLEY
CO-PRODUCER | ANTONY EDEN
CO-PRODUCER | RHIANNON HANDY
Photo by Rich Southgate, design by Studio Doug. Trailer filmed and edited by Rich Southgate.
Postscript Productions in association with Park Theatre presents the World Premiere of
The Gift
By Dave Florez, Directed by Adam Meggido