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They Built It. No One Came.

by Fledgling Theatre Company

theatre, comedy

"Neither of us were very charismatic... that was a problem."

about the production

They Built It. No One Came was inspired by a true story originally published in the New York Times under the same name by Penelope Green in 2015. It was shortlisted for the Charlie Hartill Award in early 2016. It subsequently went on to the New Diorama Theatre before a successful run at the Pleasance for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August 2016, it transferred to the Greenwich Theatre in February 2017. It is a tragicomedy devised by Fledgling Theatre Company and written by Callum Cameron, with original music written and composed by Ben Maier and directed by Lucy Wray.

about the artist

Fledgling Theatre Company formed in 2014 after graduating together from The Royal Central School of Speech Drama. We have bases in both London and Sydney and focus on new writing.

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stage dimensions

width: 3 metres

height: 3 metres

depth: 3 metres

- Best suited to black-box studio spaces with between 50 - 100 raised seats.
- Same day get-in
- Basic rig required.
- Company tours with technician who operates all lighting.
- Use of smoke machine in show, will need clearance for.

- Our target audience has generally been younger theatre goers from 18 - 35 but the piece is suitable for all ages above 12.
- Millennials who want a good night out.
- Comedy audiences.
- Contemporary Theatre goers.
- New Writing audiences.
- Theatre Students.

“Told succinctly with humour and compassion…about how we are capable of undermining our own best intentions and how far we might have to compromise our ideals in order to get others to share them.”

The Scotsman

“Reminiscent of a Monty Python sketch…Radiating warmth and with a very tight script, They Built It. No One Came is a style of storytelling that sits perfectly within its 1-hour time slot.”

The British Theatre Guide

"A debut Fringe spectacle of mirth-shattering surreal brilliance."

The Edinburgh Reporter

Recommended 12+.
Show is fully wheelchair-accessible.

Post-show discussions offered, free of charge, with company.

We would be looking to offer workshops on devising to local theatre groups as part of the tour.

We would be looking for a 60/40 split with venues.