War of the Waleses: Edinburgh and Camden Fringe 2013

Performing Arts
Edinburgh, GB
FUNDED

What is The War of the Waleses?

"War of the Waleses" is a brilliant satire of 1990s politics and culture told in the style of a Shakespearean history. Sonnets and iambs are set against contemporary music for a warm, witty and acerbic take on 90s pomp, press and politics.   

It was first performed in the Giant Olive Theatre in Kentish Town in April 2012 to sell-out audiences with people scrambling for returns in the bar each night. The show then went on to perform at Questors Theatre, The Dell at Stratford-upon-Avon and culminated in a sell-out run at Camden Fringe. 
We are performing the show for a run of 19 performances at the Edinburgh and Camden Fringes this summer.

Synopsis

In 1992, John Major fights and wins an election that it was assumed would be won by Labour. 
To this day, the influence of the press during the campaign and the role it played in securing Major's victory is hotly debated. Andrew Morton's "Diana: Her True Story" is published, bringing derision and suspicion upon The House of Windsor. The publication of the Squidgygate tapes, Sarah Ferguson's toe-sucking scandal and a devastating fire at Windsor Castle culminate in the Queen announcing that it has been her Annus Horribilis. The Prince and Princess of Wales announce their separation in December, and the media furore that ensues drives Diana into exile and The Prince of Wales to a public confession of his adultery. The play also follows the rise of Blair and fall of "Back to Basics" Major beleaguered by his party's disloyalty and sleaze.

Why we need your backing

I believe so passionately in the show, my fellow writers and original cast that I have formed my own theatre company to take the show to Edinburgh and Camden Fringe in 2013. The venue costs are all financed and actors have to agree to cover their expenses, so the show will go on somehow, but I am looking for funding for essential overheads like props and costumes, rehearsal space hire, marketing & publicity, PRS fees and insurance. 

The future of Asterion Theatre

The money from this crowdfunder will not be accounted with the show's profits (should there be any) - and will not go towards paying the actors' expenses. The intention is - if the show doesn't lose thousands of pounds - that it should be used to fund future productions by the company to ensure that Asterion Theatre has the cash flow to continue for its next show, "Snowflakes" in December 2013. 
Your donation will give us access to much needed resources, a contingency budget and would support the creation of a new company producing exciting new writing, a dream I've had since I was a teenager.
Thank you
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An overwhelming response in the first 5 hours
Posted: Tuesday, 12 February, 2013 - 12:02

Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has contributed and spread the word so far. I am truly touched and will be contacting you all shortly about your gifts. The scripts will be ready in approximately 3 weeks so I wil get those out to those who have requested them as soon as they arrive rather than waiting until the project closes.

The £1000 target covers our basic cashflow, but once we exceed it we start looking at things like being able to have fully supported AV projection, decent wigs (I know) quality marketing materials, a press launch and not rehearsing between 6 and 10 on a Saturday night because it's the only time slot we can afford. Thank you again for taking us so close toit so quickly, I will never forget this kindness and faith in our play.

Sarah

 

 

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Back to Basics...a not inconsiderable amount

£2.00 or more : Each 2.00 donated will pay for up to 5 minutes of rehearsal time or an unflattering 90s skirt sourced from a charity shop. These are all vital and could not be paid for without your contribution. Your name will appear in our thank yous.

 

Top one nice one get sorted - Official War of the Waleses Glowstick

£5.00 or more : Relive the repetitive beats of the infamous "Rave Scene" with your very own glowstick, sent to your home address (UK only)

 

Limited Edition Valentine's Sonnet written by Sarah Heenan

£10.00 or more : Why not put one of the writers of War of the Waleses to the test and make like an Elizabethan Earl of uncertain identity and commission me to write you a sonnet on any subject. Should you choose this reward, I will write the sonnet for you within 24 hours of you messaging me with any name or theme you would like to have included. Perhaps I shall compare thee to a summer's day, or tell you that you are nothing like a rose. Who can say?

 

War of the Waleses Commemorative First Anniversary 2012 production scripts

£15.00 or more : To celebrate a year of War of the Waleses, a limited run of paperback, gloss covered copies of the original scripts containing photos of the original cast from the first two runs will be produced.

 

Not-so-Anonymous Party Donor

£25.00 or more : Would you like your name to appear in our programmes as a supporter of the show? Here's your chance. (You also receive a copy of the play)

 

Cash for Peerages

£50.00 or more : Perhaps you'd like to give a little more and get a little more in return, for this generous donation, you become a Lord or Baroness (well, in our eyes) and given a special place in our hearts and programme. You can attend one of our performances for free and will receive a specially dedicated version of our commemorative script.

 

Anonymous Party Donor

£50.00 or more : Perhaps you'd like to quietly slip us some cash, no credits, no gifts, no questions asked.

 

Lord (or Lady) of the Dance

£100.00 or more : Our PRS charges will costs us more than £100, if you would like to sponsor our music performance rights and obtain this highly prestigious programme title, a posh version of the script, glowsticks, a free pair of tickets to a show of your choice and an invitation to the launch party, this is the option for you.

 

By Royal Appointment: Union Jack sponsorship

£200.00 or more : We need flags, lots of them, with our play details on, as props and as things to help us stand out on the Royal Mile . Help us to fund this promotional gift of distinction and you could be the proud owner of the original 5ft by 3ft (ish) War of the Waleses flag - framed (once we've finished with it) if you live outside London or Bristol we may have to negotiate on the frame, a posh script, invite to the launch party, and two free tickets to a performance of your choice.

 

Glowstick Sponsorship Rights 2013

£250.00 or more : The most coveted of all our programme credits, our official Glowstick sponsor gets all the goodies and a lot of the glory. Commemorative 1st Anniversary Script. Invitation to our launch party. Invitation to a rehearsal. Credited as official sponsor of War of the Waleses in all Edinburgh and Camden programmes. And of course...an entire tube of glow sticks. 2 free tickets at up to two shows.