Digital Caravan Theatre: Recent Episodes
Small Truth Theatre
Small Truth Theatre presents the DIGITAL CARAVAN THEATRE our award winning collection of micro audio plays and BSL films - written, performed, directed and designed by some of our most interesting, talented, relevant and diverse Theatre Makers in the UK.
HUGO AND HARLEY'S GREATEST AND MOST JOYFUL RADIO SHOW! THE BEST IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD! written by Tanya-Loretta Dee
Super star local radio DJs Hugo and Harley go on a joyful trip down memory lane to when they recorded their first ever show on an old cassette tape on their 9th birthday!
- Performed by Sid Sagar, Kwami Odoom, Valentine Hanson and Tanya-Loretta Dee
- Directed by Nadia Papachronopoulou
- Sound Design by Nicola T Chang
*Inspired by the children of Barlby Primary School in North Kensington
THE STORYTELLERS by Michelle PayneJoin Stevie and Hayley on their fun filled storytelling adventures. There’s detectives, there’s swimming, there’s Mac & cheese and (of course!) a sprinkle of community magic.
- Performed by Mohamed Bangura and Effie Ansah - featuring Remmy, Vee, Luana, Lorenzo, Loveday, Lola and Skyla (Young Creatives from North Kensington).
- Directed by Abi Falase
- Sound Design by Nicola T Chang
*Inspired by the community and young people of The Henry Dickens Estate Community Centre and Kids on the Green
A PICKLE MAKES A MAGIC DEN by Mae Munuo
When Xavier and Effie dare each other to eat an old pickle at the back of the fridge, they never imagined where it would take them! Join them on this magical rollercoaster of a fairytale.
- Performed by Denzel Baidoo and Charity Bedu-Addo
- Directed by Lucille Findlay
- Sound Design by Nicola T Chang
*Inspired by the children of Oxford Gardens Primary School in North Kensington
**FINDING POLLY
Written by Emma Dennis-Edwards
Directed by Abi Falase
Cast:
Polly - Luana Gomes (KOTG)
Miss Wood/Ri-Ri - Sherise Blackman
Jamie/Leo - Tom Victor
Announcer - Evan Orlando Macdonald (KOTG)**
**Creatives:
KOTG Assistant Director - Loveday LeVack
KOTG Assistant Director - Skyla Paul
KOTG Assistant Sound Designer - Ruthie Grant
KOTG Assistant Producer/Script Editor - Evan Orlando MacDonald
Sound Engineer - Adrian at KOTG
Sound Design – Nicola Chang
Creative Producer - Lucille Findlay
Made in collaboration with the Young People at Kids on the Green (KOTG)
Recommended 12+**Following our award winning DIGITAL CARAVAN THEATRE series, SMALL TRUTH THEATRE is back with a new collections of audio plays called OUR VOICES.
Inspired by the culture and community of North Kensington, the award- winning Caravan Theatre is back with 15 minute micro plays, putting our much loved community at the heart of our theatre making to celebrate & amplify the young voices in our area and beyond.
Supported by the Grenfell Health And Emotional Wellbeing For Children And Young People Fund and Arts Council England, these little pieces on magic are made with some of the best artists and creatives working in UK theatre and TV.
HOME
Written by Abi Zakarian
Directed by Yasmeen Arden
Starring:
Mother - Nathalie Armin
Najia - Jessie Bedrossian
Sound Design – Nicola Chang
Creative Producer - Lucille Findlay
Inspired by the children and staff at Henry Dickens Community Centre
Following our award winning DIGITAL CARAVAN THEATRE series, SMALL TRUTH THEATRE is back with a new collections of audio plays called OUR VOICES.
Inspired by the culture and community of North Kensington, the award- winning Caravan Theatre is back with 15 minute micro plays, putting our much loved community at the heart of our theatre making to celebrate & amplify the young voices in our area and beyond.
Supported by the Grenfell Health And Emotional Wellbeing For Children And Young People Fund and Arts Council England, these little pieces on magic are made with some of the best artists and creatives working in UK theatre and TV.
PIECES
Written by Lilly Driscoll
Directed by Nadia Papachronopoulou
Starring:
Ruby - Barbara Smith
Pearl - Alex Jarrett
Sound Design – Nicola Chang
Creative Producer - Lucille Findlay
Inspired by Year 5 at Barlby Primary School
Following our award winning DIGITAL CARAVAN THEATRE series, SMALL TRUTH THEATRE is back with a new collections of audio plays called OUR VOICES.
Inspired by the culture and community of North Kensington, the award- winning Caravan Theatre is back with 15 minute micro plays, putting our much loved community at the heart of our theatre making to celebrate & amplify the young voices in our area and beyond.
Supported by the Grenfell Health And Emotional Wellbeing For Children And Young People Fund and Arts Council England, these little pieces on magic are made with some of the best artists and creatives working in UK theatre and TV.
CHICKEN SHOP LOVE
Written by Tanya Loretta Dee
Directed by Yasmeen Arden
**Starring:
Tara - Jade Anouka
Simeon & Mick - Kwaku Mills
Sound Design – Nicola Chang
Creative Producer - Lucille Findlay**
Inspired by Year 5 at Oxford Gardens Primary School
Following our award winning DIGITAL CARAVAN THEATRE series, SMALL TRUTH THEATRE is back with a new collections of audio plays called OUR VOICES.
Inspired by the culture and community of North Kensington, the award- winning Caravan Theatre is back with 15 minute micro plays, putting our much loved community at the heart of our theatre making to celebrate & amplify the young voices in our area and beyond.
Supported by the Grenfell Health And Emotional Wellbeing For Children And Young People Fund and Arts Council England, these little pieces on magic are made with some of the best artists and creatives working in UK theatre and TV.
CARAVAN THEATRE: OUR VOICES - EPISODE ONE
Three original micro plays in one episode created in partnership with the Gate Theatre Young Associates, as part of the Route 27 farewell series - as the Gate Theatre waves goodbye to the area and its first home in Notting Hill, and moves to its new venue in Camden.
All inspired by North Kensington and the Caravan Theatre itself. Originally performed live for the Henry Dickens Community Centre and Migrants Organise Charity, as well as in Portobello Market.
Please note these plays have adult content, language and themes.
Recommended for 15 years+
OUR VOICES: GATE THEATRE YOUNG ASSOCIATES MICRO-PLAYS ARE:
- Rachman Baby by Rufus Love, starring Barbara Smith and Amin Ali, and directed by Rohan Gotobed
- Grinder written and performed by Hosanna Johnson, directed by Amin Ali
- Passage written and performed by Lauren Ziebart, directed by Rohan Gotobed
Sound Design on all plays by Nicola Chang
(Small Truth Theatre's Artistic Associate)Young Associates were supported by Harris Albar, Yasmin Hafesji, Isley Lynn and Yasmeen Arden *These audio micro-plays, were recorded at the Gate Theatre in Notting Hill and also features audio direct from audiences responses to the live shows - as part of a workshop Q&A with Migrants Organise charity at Henry Dickens Estate Community Centre.
For more info and bios of Gate Young Associates visit: https://www.gatetheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-caravan-theatre/
Our Digital Caravan Theatre Festive Special is a cheeky retelling of THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES, with razor sharp wit and satirical tones - this unfairytale of festive fun, follows our double award winning series of micro audio plays.
Written by Olivia Mace
Adapted from the original story by Hans Christian Andersen
Performed by
- Olivia Mace
- Valentine Hanson
- Verity Arden
Sound Design by Nicola Chang
Music and Lyrics by Olivia Mace
Directed by Yasmeen Arden
BSL Interpretation by Dionne Thomas
Produced by Jamie Arden and Caley Powell for Small Truth Theatre
Student and single mum Aurora is about to meet her inner rage and go on a journey of a lifetime.
She confronts her past and in doing so discovers more than she ever imagined, maybe you will too...*Content Warning: In this play there is a mention of sexual assault and strong language throughout. Recommended for 16+
RAGE
Written by Chloe Todd Fordham
Starring Tanya Loretta Dee and Safiyya Ingar
Directed by Yasmeen Arden
Sound Design by Nicola Chang
Produced by Jamie Arden and Caley Powell for Small Truth Theatre
In association with our partners UHARTS at University of Hertfordshire
Water is everywhere throughout our lives; it flows around us and waves at us from the shores.
Inspired by the banks of Greenwich & Woolwich, babirye writes about a mother and daughter who live their lives against the backdrop of water.
WATER
Written and performed by babirye bukilwa
Directed by Miranda Cromwell
**Sound Design by Nicola Chang
Produced by Small Truth Theatre**In association with our partners Royal Borough of Greenwich
When a busker discovers the story of “Greenwich Time Lady” Ruth Belville, she can’t help thinking about what time means to her.
Whether in the tick of the clock or the beat of her song, maybe now is her time!
TIME
Written by Jessica Butcher
Starring Danusia Samal
Directed by Chris Sonnex
**Sound Design by Nicola Chang
Produced by Small Truth Theatre**In association with our partners Royal Borough of Greenwich
Spirit of Carnival by Emma Dennis-Edwards
Let the Spirit of Carnival take you on a journey to the heart and soul of Notting Hill Carnival.
Bringing to life the wonder of this spectacular event and its roots - Spirit invites you to join her for Europe’s biggest street festival.
How will you find her? You can’t miss her she’s everywhere!
Spirit - Danielle Vitalis
Sound Design - Nicola Chang
Director - Yasmeen Arden
Produced by Small Truth Theatre
*BSL interpreted film of the audio play is available on our website
Enough by Abi Zakarian
Dedicated to Portobello Road and all roads that hold a community together.
Meet Olive with all her stories and the people she meets along the way. Olive is great company, so come and take a walk with her down Portobello Road. A love story between one woman and the street where she lives.
Olive - Lilly Driscoll
Sound Design - Nicola Chang
Director - Yasmeen Arden
Produced by Small Truth Theatre
*BSL interpreted film of the audio play is available on our website
September Skies by Jessica Butcher
Join Kite as she remembers one very magical summer holiday adventure before she went to secondary school and everything changed.
This one will be enjoyed by all ages. Set in North Kensington September Skies is a story of growing up and finding your way.
Kite - Safiyya Ingar
Sound Design - Nicola Chang
Director - Yasmeen Arden
Produced by Small Truth Theatre
BSL interpreted film of the audio play is available on our website
Learning Packs to accompany September Skies are available for Teachers, Parents and Carers*
Yasmeen Arden, Artistic Director of award winning Theatre company Small Truth Theatre, introduces the Digital Caravan Theatre.
Yasmeen explains the work of Small Truth Theatre, their micro venue The Caravan Theatre and the process of transferring their specialism in "micro Theatre" to audiences online.
Digital Caravan Theatre's first collection of three micro audio plays, from some of our most acclaimed and exciting playwrights working in the UK today, will be launched on Saturday 15th August.
The micro audio plays are:
- Spirit of Carnival by Emma Dennis-Edwards
- September Skies by Jessica Butcher
- Enough by Abi Zakarian
The Cast: Danielle Vitalis, Safiyya Ingar, Lilly Driscoll
Directed by Yasmeen Arden
Sound Design by Nicola Chang
Film visuals by Daniel Renwick
Produced by Jamie Arden and Caley Powell
Supported by Arts Council England