SpringBoard Monologue Showcase
Seven monologues. Seven actors. One theme.
An Anthology of monologues
For our launch show we selected a series of monologues all loosely connected by a single theme: spring; new beginnings - an echo of our name. Why monologues? Small, yet perfectly formed, monologues are a powerful way to connect with an audience.
Curated by the legendary Anton Phillips, the performance showcased the work of established and emerging writing talent from across the world; performed by some of London’s newest and most exciting actors. It challenged, delighted & entertained.
Anton Phillips
“Thank you so much - I’m so grateful that you brought such thought-provoking theatre to New Cross!”
Martin O-White in “The carnival”
“Immersive as hell!”
An immersive experience
Realising this is a crowded market, we decided we needed to bring something different to the party. It would have been comparatively easy to put on a show in a theatre above a pub. And while we do not rule out performing in a traditional theatre space, we opted for an unusual and community-based setting: a converted former motorbike garage, with no heating, no seating but with a bare and raw architectural feel. We wanted to avoid a traditional theatre vibe; all the more likely to attract a non-theatre-going crowd. The audiences loved it!
Image: Kwame Lestrade