Forsaken (September 2009)

by Helen Davis

A nunFovant Abbey has fallen into disrepair, forcing the nuns to sell it to the highest bidder - and quickly. The calm and collected Sister Mary has been given the responsibility of organising the sale, but what she hasn't counted on is attracting the attentions of her gay estate agent. As Mary begins to question her faith, dark secrets are revealed and it becomes apparent that she is as powerless to prevent the changes that are going on around her, as others are to protect themselves from the consequences of their actions.

Forsaken, a new play commissioned for Particular Theatre Company from Helen Davis, was performed at The Hourglass, Exeter, for three weeks in September 2009.

Cast

  • Simon - James Clifford
  • Mark - Fin Irwin
  • Mrs. Melbury - Lynette Reade
  • Mary - Katie Villa

Colonel Melbury - David Watkinson

Creative Team

  • Director - David Lockwood
  • Producer - Fin Irwin
  • Press and Marketing - Deborah Bucella
  • Composer - Mark Perkins
  • Designer - Phill Wyatt
  • Movement Director - Phoebe Stout
  • Musical Director - Lizzy Westcott
  • Stage Manager - Chris Harknett
  • Lighting - Daniel Flynn & Issy Corby
  • Creative Associate - Sebastian Pope