theatre
With one in six people diagnosed as having some form of dementia, Cockamamay, examines how this condition affects relationships.
about the production
Cockamamy. Adj. Ludicrous or Non Sensical. Alice and her granddaughter Rosie are a team. They live together, eat together, watch Countdown together. Until things start to become ludicrous. Non sensical. This heart breaking, hilarious tale explores companionship and what it is to both have and care for someone living with dementia. Based on true stories, we see their relationship fracture with the desperate struggle for independence, and the humour and love that can still be shared when faced with this terrible disease. Louise Coulthard’s sell out debut play opened at The Lion and Unicorn Theatre, London
about the artist
Our intention is to discover, develop and present new work, by new young writers, with a core company of new young actors – to take what is raw and fresh and give it shape and form.
stage dimensions
width: 7 metres
height: 2 metres
depth: 5 metres
Technical Requirements:
• Get in time 3 hours / Get out time 1 hour
• Venue configuration front on
• Pre rig: a simple LX plan to create a general wash and around 9 states - Black out is required
• Preferable to have a power source on stage for one lamp
• Sound: QLab operated with 2 speakers
• Technical staff – we provide one stage manager to operate the show
• Stage area 7m x 5m
• Lockable dressing room
• Parking space
Target Audiences ranges: 35-65+
A modern day Glass Menagerie
Mary Rutherford’s portrayal of Alice is Oscar worthy
Clearly demonstrates the heart break that dementia brings
Ages 14 +
Creative Learning Activities/Workshops
If requested the show can be followed by an Alzheimer’s Workshop where audience can become friends of the Alzheimer’s Society and continue to raise awareness of this heart breaking condition. (30-45mins) Louise Coulthard is a trained Alzheimer’s workshop leader.
Fee is negotiable based in venue and location with Producer