The second Greenhouse Festival returns this Autumn, from 2 to 7 September, continuing the collaboration between the Orange Tree Theatre and the drama school LAMDA, celebrating the talents of emerging directors and artists. Headlining the festival will be seven productions, directed by graduating LAMDA students; Robert Furey (dirty butterfly), Zana Hoxha (Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again.), Haiqing Liang (Little White Lies), Irina Mikheeva (Illusions), Anna Sharp (Pink), Ilona Sell (M.S.N.D) , and Paloma Sierra (Biography Of A Constellation). Alongside the productions a series of workshops will also be taking place from 2 – 6 September. This will include ‘Tips on how to start writing your first play’ and ‘Starting to write character’ with OT Literary Associate William Gregory, ‘Introduction to producing work’ with OT Executive Director Hanna Streeter and General Manager and Producer Sarah Murray, and ‘Introduction to directing your first play’ with Carne Associate Director Natasha Rickman.
Philippa Strandberg-Long, LAMDA’s Director of Drama School and Actor Training, said: “We are very pleased to continue our collaboration with the Orange Tree Theatre through the second iteration of the Greenhouse Festival. This project represents the core of our shared commitment to nurturing new talent in the theatre industry, through which emerging directors gain hands-on experience, working closely with seasoned professionals. This collaboration not only enhances their skills but also provides them with invaluable insights into the professional theatre industry and the best possible start to their careers.”
Natasha Rickman added, “At the centre of this celebration of emerging talent are the final productions from the LAMDA MA Directing cohort, bringing us new lenses on Shakespeare, fresh productions of modern classics and new devised work. These productions platform the work of brilliant directors, performers, technicians and creative teams in the magical setting of the OT auditorium.”
Tom Littler, Artistic Director of the OT, said, “We’re delighted to continue our collaboration with LAMDA through the second Greenhouse Festival, brilliantly led by our shared Carne Associate Director, Natasha Rickman alongside LAMDA’s Caroline Leslie. It’s an exciting array of contrasting work, and we look forward to introducing audiences to a new generation of artists.”
