THE SOFA - THE MOVIE!

Arnold (Owen Collins) and Jane (Freya Parsons) are so addicted to television they find themselves unable to move. Can Arnold convince Jane there is more to life and break their comfy cycle? A film adaptation of The Sofa from Encompass stage production Life in a Sketchbook, this short was created by Tartan Viking Films in association with Pen & Rose Productions and Encompass Productions.


Directed by Jonathan Woodhouse
Written by Emma Minihan
Additional material by Liam Fleming and Simon Massey

The Sofa was originally performed at Bare Essentials - and we've just recently closed entries for our next event! We've had hundreds of submissions from writers in the UK and around the world - we can't wait to perform their work! Expect an announcement in the coming weeks...

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LIFE IN A SKETCHBOOK - REVIEWS ROUND-UP & PRODUCTION PHOTOS!

Life in a Sketchbook a hit!

Last month saw Life in a Sketchbook hit London's West End at the Top Secret Comedy Club, Covent Garden!

Written by Emma Minihan and directed by Encompass artistic directors Jonathan Woodhouse and Rachael Owens, Life in a Sketchbook was made in association with Pen & Rose Productions and was Encompass' first collaboratively-produced show. It was also a hit with the critics:

“Fresh...funny and fast-paced. A true delight to watch.”
★★★★ Official Theatre
"Incredibly witty...strong and intriguing. Funny and engaging performances." ★★★★ Female Arts
“Clever. Poignant....hilarious. An hour of honest laughter and genuine entertainment." A Younger Theatre
"A delightful little series of tales...beautifully rounded little fragment of theatre." The Londoneer
"Excellent...splendid style. Well written and funny. It will have you smiling throughout." Everything Theatre
"Enjoyable...really spoke to me. On-point comedy timing. This show is worth seeing." Bargain Theatreland

"Great concept. Outrageous characters and a dose of humour.”
The Public Reviews

A massive thank you to all who came and made Life in a Sketchbook a big success! It's certainly been the most fun we've had on any production and we look forward to revisiting the sketchbook again in the future.

If you've enjoyed the wonderful photos above be sure to see the full album on our Facebook page! We'd also like to thank Jack Anthony Ewins who produced the beautiful artwork for the show - you can visit his website here.

Don't forget to give our collaborators on the project Pen & Rose Productions a follow on Facebook, Twitter and their blog too!

THANKS FOR COMING!

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LIFE IN A SKETCHBOOK - COMING SOON!

Within the confines of our modern society, sketches of seemingly normal lives play out. But not all goes to plan. The Dreamer dreams, the sofa stirs and the sandwich remains uneaten.

Premiering in London at the Top Secret Comedy Club on July 9th, acclaimed theatre and production company Encompass in association with Pen & Rose presents Life in a Sketchbook. Written by emerging playwright Emma Minihan, the full Life in a Sketchbook is a hopeful prod at the everyday, a casual shaken fist at the accepted norm, and a truth: that it IS possible to watch too much television.

It began with a sketchbook and a hopeful little pencil, thrown together with the inexplicable optimism that the pencil was destined for great things. Many stick men later, the pencil was swapped for a keyboard and life took shape and colour. Life in a Sketchbook is a series of six intertwined sketches that mirror our everyday lives – the people we meet, the situations we find ourselves in and the hopes and desires that define and restrict us. Encompass Productions in association with Pen & Rose invite you to have a flick through these six short plays that take humorous and poignant glances at life. Watch a whole host of curious characters through a pair of their somewhat askew glasses. Will you see yourself within the sketchbook?

SHOW DATES: Tuesdays 9, 16, 23, 30 July

TIME: 6.00pm (doors 5.45pm)

VENUE: Top Secret Comedy Club, Covent Garden, London (map)

Previous acclaim for Life in a Sketchbook:

‘A young, talented writer with a strong sense of humour and wit’ 

– What’s Peen Seen? on ‘The Interview’

‘By far my personal favorite. A vibrant energy…hilarious.” 

– What’s Peen Seen? on ‘The Sofa’

Previous acclaim for Encompass:
'Outstanding. A creative explosion that'll delight, entertain and move.' 

★★★★★ EdFringe Review
'Rhythm, wit and style. Very funny. Stunning. Impressive' 

★★★★ Fringe Guru

‘A young, hard-working company’ – Broadway Baby         

'Imaginative, bold...visually stunning.’ - A Younger Theatre