The Girl From Mars
by Collar and Cuffs Comusic-and-opera, theatre
The Martian invasion begins! Sci Fi 90s Britpop jukebox musical comedy inspired by 1950s B Movie 'The Devil Girl From Mars'.
about the production
Premiered at Brighton Fringe Festival 2016 followed by an Arts Council England funded audience development tour taking musical theatre to live music venues across the UK. The full show was performed at the Shiiine On Weekender in November 2016, alongside many of the original artists and bands covered by the soundtrack. Discover what happens when a Martian dominatrix accidentally crashes her flying saucer behind a rural pub in a snow storm. She finds her plans to save her species thwarted by a barmaid and a wannabe rock star. All the biggest Britpop anthems plus lots of 90s nostalgia.
about the artist
Multi award-winning, Collar & Cuffs Co were established in 2016, and principally develop work for early years children and those with complex needs. The company works in a multi-sensory way, and much of their work centres on exploring aspects of children's brain development, emotional well-being and mental health. Using low cost/no cost and recycled materials wherever possible, the company models ways to use sensory approaches to storytelling that are affordable, inspirational, and inclusive. The company has performed all over the UK in schools, nurseries, festivals, theatres, historic properties and gardens, shopping centres..and even in someone's living room!
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stage dimensions
width: 7 metres
height: 2 metres
depth: 4 metres
Full PA system required for:
5-piece band: drums/percussion, keys, lead guitar, bass guitar, acoustic guitar (drum mics required, and DI for acoustic guitar)
3 vocalists (handheld radio mics can be provided, though use of house kit preferred)
6ft x 6ft drum riser desirable though not essential
Bar, hooks, or similar fixings for a 3m x 3m scrim
Wing space, or space for quick changes for 2 dancers
Set comprises of band, two stools, sundry small props, and a small DMX lighting rig comprising of 8 x par cans, 2 x moving heads, and 1 x low level fogger
Ideal for thirty-forty somethings, and lovers of Britpop/90s music; festival goers, and live music lovers especially. Also of interest to audiences who enjoy tribute shows or productions such as 'Rocky Horror', 'Return to the Forbidden Planet' and 'Vampires Rock'. LGBT storyline and strong focus on empowered female characters.
The Britpop Rocky Horror
The show is amazing. Your cast is fierce. Best of 90s songs with lots of swagger.
Ace show. Just brilliant fun. We sang all the way through.
Due to swearing and sexual content the production is suitable for 18+, though 16+ may be possible with parental guidance. Flashing lights are used throughout.
We are able to offer same day workshops on burlesque dancing and will work with participants to explore how pop videos can be recreated using burlesque styling; focus is on building self esteem and confidence, and no prior dance experience is required. Additional cost of £200. We can also provide Q&A sessions on developing jukebox musical theatre on a shoestring budget, sub 15k GfA bids, developing work for Fringe theatre, etc.
No VAT. Looking ideally for fixed fee of £1,800 per performance, though Box Office splits may also be considered particularly in geographical areas with an existing strong local following, especially Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Hertfordshire, and Brighton.
