NOW PLAYING: CHUMMY BY JOHN FOSTER @ THE WHITE BEAR THEATRE

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How do you counsel someone who wants to kill?

Chummy explores the mind of a serial killer in the moments before his first murder. Desperate to control himself, the mysterious psychopath known only as 'Chummy' pleads with private investigator Jackie Straker to keep his mind from succumbing to its strongest, most evil desire. With nowhere else to turn in fear of getting locked up for his thoughts, Chummy becomes desperate for someone, anyone to stop him killing.

This gripping psychological thriller by BAFTA award-winning writer John Foster (Letters from a Killer, BBC's Omnibus), explores the mind of a serial killer desperate to subdue his impulses without risking his life. With nowhere to turn, this neo-noir is a thrilling story of addiction, obsession and the lack of support that drives people to act on their most secret desires.

Press for Chummy by John Foster:
★★★★ 'An enthralling and chilling tale of murder, misery and inner demons.' - LondonTheatre1
★★★★ 'Psychological food for thought.' - Breaking The Fourth Wall
‘Provocative and edgy. A sleek and polished production.’ - London Pub Theatres
‘Charismatic and inventive.’ - The Reviews Hub

Press for Encompass Productions
★★★★★ West End Wilma ★★★★★ London Unattached ★★★★★ EdFringe ★★★★★ Grumpy Gay Critic ★★★★ Official Theatre ★★★★ Everything Theatre ★★★★ Theatre Bubble ★★★★ The Upcoming ★★★★ Female Arts

Directed by Alice Kornitzer
Written by John Foster
Designed by Michael Leopold
Score & Sound Design by Alex Burnett
Lighting by Owen Pritchard Smith

Production photography by Headshot Toby

CAST:
Jackie Straker - Megan Pemberton
Chummy - Calum Speed
Lucy Edwards / Karen Armitage - Jessica Tomlinson

PERFORMANCES:
23 May – 10 June 2017

Tuesday – Saturday 7.30pm
Sundays @ 4pm
Sat matinees @ 3pm (not 27 May)

WHITE BEAR THEATRE
138 Kennington Park Road
London SE11 4DJ

Nearest station:
Kennington – Northern Line
(2 min walk)

Tickets: £15 Concessions: £13

Tickets also available via:
www.whitebeartheatre.co.uk

@EncompassOnline
#Chummy

ANNOUNCEMENT: CHUMMY AT THE WHITE BEAR THEATRE 23 MAY - 10 JUNE

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The police. The law. They know nothing of Chummy.

Someone out there is afraid. Afraid of becoming a murderer. Terrified of killing someone. Anyone. The phone calls keep coming from a pleading man desperate for help. A man desperate for someone to stop him killing.

Private investigator Jackie Striker is hired by an anonymous serial killer for the biggest case of her life. Paid to stop him murdering, Jackie must face the consequences of counselling the mysterious ‘Chummy’ on a dark journey that will push her to her limits.

BAFTA award-winning writer John Foster and critically acclaimed company Encompass Productions present the world premiere of Chummy: a dark and cinematic neo-noir thriller that promises to be an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Reviews and press for Encompass Productions:

‘A talented pool of writers, directors and actors.' ★★★★★ LondonTheatre1‘Theatre, to the point’ ★★★★★ West End Wilma‘Brilliant, innovative. Extraordinary new talent’ ★★★★★ London Unattached★★★★★ EdFringe ★★★★ Official Theatre ★★★★ Everything Theatre

On Little Boy by John Foster, staged by Encompass Productions:
‘Haunts you to the core. Remarkable and unsettling.’ ★★★★★ Grumpy Gay Critic‘Brilliant. A first-class performance.’ ★★★★ Theatre Bubble

On Stasis at the White Bear Theatre:
‘Incredible. Will strike a chord with any viewer. ’ ★★★★ LondonTheatre1
‘Takes theatre to a place it has not yet been.' ★★★★ The Upcoming
‘Superb…evocative. More like this for theatre please.’ ★★★★ Female Arts‘Astonishing new writing. Inspiring, stirring, and gripping.' ★★★★ Grumpy Gay Critic
‘An excellent script and talented actors. Marvellous.’ A Younger Theatre

Directed by Alice Kornitzer                 
Written by John Foster            
Music & Sound by Alex Burnett          
Lighting by Owen Pritchard Smith
Produced by Sofi Berenger & Jonathan Woodhouse
Associate Producer: Róisín Walsh

23 May – 10 June 2017
Tuesday – Saturday
7.30pm
Sundays @ 4pm
Sat matinees @ 3pm (not 27 May)

PRESS NIGHT:
Thursday 25 May, 7.30pm

WHITE BEAR THEATRE
138 Kennington Park Road
London SE11 4DJ
Nearest station:
Kennington – Northern Line
(2 min walk)

Tickets: £15
Concessions: £13

Tickets available via:
www.whitebeartheatre.co.uk
www.encompassproductions.co.uk

PRESS CONTACT:
press@encompassproductions.co.uk

@EncompassOnline
@WhiteBearTheatre
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FIRST BARE ESSENTIALS REVIEWS ARE IN - ENCOMPASS ON SOHO RADIO!

★★★★★ 'Encompass delivered a fantastic evening. Ultimately, theatre is all about the writing and acting and once again Bare Essentials has delivered that in style.' - LondonTheatre1

★★★★ 'The stunning minimalism presented by Encompass is precisely the kind of theatre London needs more of.' - Pursued by Bears

We're also rated 5* by YPlan users - Shirley M. calls Bare Essentials 'Bloomin' brilliant!'.

There's only ONE SHOW LEFT this Friday 22 July so make sure you book your tickets!

Bare Essentials cast members Pip Barclay and Matthew Leigh were guests on Soho Radio's What's Offstage last Friday, talking all things theatre with a very special Bare Essentials-themed playlist! Listen to the show again right here:

BARE ESSENTIALS: THE 'BEST OF' EDITION STARTS THIS WEEK!

The time has finally arrived...Bare Essentials lands in London's West End THIS FRIDAY! We're all tremendously excited about performing in our new home at the Seven Dials Club in Covent Garden. So excited that Rachael bared all for her '6 Reasons to see Bare Essentials' vlog:

Want more reasons to see the show? Listen to the press:

‘Should be applauded. Talented writers, directors and actors.’ ★★★★★ LondonTheatre1
'Easily London's BEST new writing night’ ★★★★★ Grumpy Gay Critic
'Sheer creativity throughout. Gives new ideas a voice.' ★★★★ Everything Theatre
‘High quality acting and equally impressive directing. A breath of fresh air.’ ★★★★ Theatre Bubble
'One of the most exciting new writing nights in London. Audiences are hooked.' ★★★★ Female Arts
'Entertaining, compelling pieces of theatre. An entertaining evening.' ★★★★ London Pub Theatres

**Recommended by YPlan, Empty Pocket Guide, Theatre Bubble and London Pub Theatres**

PERFORMANCES & TICKETS:

Fridays: 8, 15 + 22 July, 7.30pm
Seven Dials Club, Covent Garden
42 Earlham Street, London WC2H 9LA (map)

Tickets £10 (click HERE to buy)
Available through YPlan and on the door.

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Nearest Overground: Covent Garden (2 min walk)

See you there!

PLAYWRIGHTS WANTED!

Encompass Productions are looking for new plays to be considered for their next season. If you are a playwright with a piece of work you want to see realised then this is for you!

Could you write the next Encompass production?

Encompass are a London-based theatre and production company. Since 2010 they have created work that explores heightened reality, drawing from psychological and cinematic influences. Their productions have received much acclaim from critics and audiences both in London and at the Edinburgh Fringe.

THE BRIEF:

• Cast should have no more than 5 people
• Technically minimal
• Should be able to be produced on a small scale/low budget
• Preference will be given to one-act plays and plays that are close to one hour in length, however all plays will be read and considered.

Stylistically influenced by the cinematic, Encompass investigate mental and emotional states through the creation of original work that seeks to challenge, move and entertain. The company are looking for elemental new plays to add to their growing portfolio of ambitious and innovative theatre productions.

SUBMIT TO: thinktank@encompassproductions.co.uk

"Outstanding" ***** EdFringe 
"A true delight to watch" **** Official Theatre
"Shattering" **** Hairline "Stunning" **** Fringe Guru

"The brilliant Encompass continue to push themselves with exciting, fresh material. There are great things to come" **** Female Arts

www.encompassproductions.co.uk

SOMETHING IS COMING - EP WELCOMES NEW CREATIVE PRODUCER

We will have something very special to announce very soon at www.encompassproductions.co.uk! If you are a new writer we'll say that it will be of particular interest to you...

Not only that but our brand new website is on the way too, to mark a very exciting time for us as we enter our fourth year as a theatre and production company. We're working on quite a few projects that will reveal themselves in time!

EP'S NEW CREATIVE PRODUCER: LIAM FLEMING

Long-time EP collaborator Liam Fleming has become Encompass' new creative producer, joining artistic directors Jonathan and Rachael in the leading the company in its next phase. Liam first came on board as a cast member for our short film Stormin' Norman, before joining the team as coordinator for our emerging artist showcase Bare Essentials. Liam also had a voice cameo role in Who Is Moloch? and is the artistic director of Ineptrepid, a company dedicated to making immersive, site-specific theatre. Alongside EP's artistic directors he will be creating and developing our artistic projects as well as organise our day-to-day operations. We're very excited about having him on board and can't wait to tell you about our first production of 2014!

NEWS COMING SOON!

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BARE ESSENTIALS BLOWOUT!

WATCH VIDEOS FROM OUR LAST BARE ESSENTIALS SHOWCASE AND FIND OUT HOW TO TAKE PART!

After the fantastic success of our first showcase we’re once more throwing down the gauntlet to our fellow emerging artists with Bare Essentials II! And just like last time it will take place on The Battersea Barge on the River Thames!

We're asking artists and companies to send us their ideas for a short piece/extract (no longer than 15 minutes) to be performed live at our event. The work can be from ANY genre of performance. We want to show bare bones performance at its best!

“Events that nurture and celebrate new talent, instead of feeding it to the sharks”

EAT Culture Magazine

Submissions are expected to be technically minimal with basic props and set. The event will take place on Wednesday 14th November. 

Groups/companies and solo artists all welcome. If you have a piece but no-one to perform/stage it, send it along anyway! If chosen, Encompass will help you find a team...or may even take it on ourselves!

Send your ideas/scripts to thinktank@encompassproductions.co.uk with the name of your piece in the subject heading and state the following:

'SOLO' - a solo submission a solo submission which will need assistance in finding cast and creative team

'GROUP/COMPANY' - a submission which will be performed by a group/company of artists that you are affiliated with

This is a great chance to show what you're made of, to meet fellow up-and-coming artists and have a cracking night. We’ll even record it and publicise your pieces online!

DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: FRIDAY 2ND NOVEMBER

This event is in support of Who Is Moloch? by Pamela Carralero.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!

WATCH VIDEOS FROM OUR LAST BARE ESSENTIALS EVENT:

www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7ww8gW9t4hj72OYjH3dD-dn5iG_7Ct3

Encompass

Web: http://www.encompassproductions.co.uk/

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CALLING ALL ARTISTS...WE WANT YOU!

In support of our next theatre production 'Who is Moloch?' by Pamela Carralero we're creating a brand new exciting event, and we want all of you to get involved!

We're throwing down the gauntlet to our fellow emerging artists and asking them to challenge themselves (but don't worry, we will be too!). So what's the challenge? We're asking artists and companies to send us their ideas for a short piece/extract (no longer than 15 minutes) to be performed live at our event. The work can be from ANY genre of theatrical performance e.g. comedy, drama, physical theatre, performance poetry, interactive...you name it! It can be from a project you are working on OR a completely stand-alone piece. We want this evening to be an exciting, polished showcase of artistic work...and show that even the most bare bones performance can be utterly gripping - all you need is a room and an audience!

Submissions are expected to be technically minimal (i.e. on/off lighting) with basic props and set - there will be a full PA system  for sound/music with two microphones and stands supplied. The performance space is expected to be small - medium sized. 

The event will take place around late July in London. We hope to invite bloggers and select members of the press to review the event as a whole. Encompass will also record each piece and artists will have the option to have their performance published and publicised online. This'll be a great chance to show what you're made of, to meet fellow up-and-coming artists and have a cracking night. We'll even have some post-show live music and DJs to round off the evening!

Groups/companies and solo artists all welcome. If you have a piece but no-one to perform/stage it, send it along anyway! If chosen, Encompass will help you find a team...or may even take it on ourselves!

THINK YOU'RE UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?

Send your ideas and scripts to thinktank@encompassproductions.co.uk with the name of your piece in the subject heading and please state the following:

'SOLO' - a solo submission which will need assistance in finding cast and creative team
'GROUP/COMPANY' - a submission which will be performed by a group/company of artists that you are affiliated with

DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: SUNDAY 1ST JULY

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!

Encompass

Web: http://www.encompassproductions.co.uk/

Facebook/Twitter/YouTube: /EncompassOnline

'BANK-MONUMENT COMPLEX' - WATCH A NEW ENCOMPASS PIECE NOW!

To celebrate our two year anniversary (more on that soon!) we've put up a new video of 'Bank-Monument Complex' - a new darkly comic short play by Owen Collins which was performed at our hugely successful Big Pudding Party earlier this month. Watch, share and comment!

A new darkly comic short play about assault, illness and hash browns. A conversation with a stranger forces David Hughes to realise some uneasy truths.


Let us know what you think!

Encompass

Web: http://www.encompassproductions.co.uk/

Facebook/Twitter/YouTube: /EncompassOnline