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Alien on Stage

"In Dorset no one can hear you scream"
Oct 24, 2020 · 1h 26m
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Documentary
Science Fiction

PLOT

This is a story about a unique crew of Dorset bus drivers whose amateur dramatics group decide to ditch doing another pantomime and try something different. They spent a year creating a serious adaptation of the sci-fi horror film Alien, finding ingenious solutions to pay homemade homage to the original film. The show is a crushing flop but fate gives them a second chance to find their audience. Whilst still adjusting to the idea that their serious show is actually a comedy, the group find out they’re suddenly being whisked from their village hall to a London West End theatre to perform this accidental masterpiece for one night only. With wobbly sets, awkward acting and special effects requiring 'more luck than judgement,' will their West End debut be alright on the night? This bus driving crew are our space heroes. Their bus station is our space station. Dorset is outer-space and where is the Alien? It’s behind you!

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CAST

Dave Mitchell
Show Director
Lydia Hayward
Lieutenant Ellen Ripley
Peter Lawford
Creature Designer / Special Effects Artist
Luc Hayward
Writer / Sound / Costume Design
Amie Wells
Crew Costume Design
Jacqui Roe
Science Officer Ash
John Elliot
Brett
Carolyn White
Lambert
Directed by Danielle Kummer

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
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Revenue
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Country
GB
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