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ALONE

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ALONE

ALONE

Performer(s), Performing Company: Alchemy Theatre and Luke Thornborough
Category: Theatre
Themes: Climate Change, Science and Technology
Show ambitions: Representation for cast or creatives, International Touring, UK Touring, Presenting at a UK festival, Presenting at an international festival, Co-production partnerships, Future commissions, Development for TV/film, Licensing to third parties
Further information on the ambitions for the work: We are primarily seeking onward touring opportunities, particularly in the UK/Europe, for the show, however all on the creative team are open to touring further and finding representation & development.

On a failing spacecraft where two female astronauts fight to save Earth, this heart-racing, multi award-winning sci-fi thriller explores survival, climate change, human resilience and the silencing of female voices in STEM. As time runs out and tensions rise, this intense, captivating, heartfelt show asks: who will save our home? Winner: Best Theatre, Auckland Fringe; Winner: PANNZ Tour Ready Award; Winner: SYNZ Tour Ready Award. 'Like nothing we've seen before' ***** (WestEndBestFriend.co.uk). ***** (NorthWestEnd.co.uk). **** (StarburstMagazine.com). **** (TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk).

Touring Notes

The show travels with two actors and one director, with a set easily constructed and an adaptable lighting plan.

Previous Touring Experience

The show has previously toured successfully around Australia and New Zealand.

Any other ways this work could be shared with presenting partners and audiences

Though the show started with a New Zealand-based team, the production has been handed off to Paris, France-based company Alchemy Theatre in the hopes of more easily securing opportunities in the Northern Hemisphere, namely in Europe, and all principal members of the team are now Europe-based. Video of 75-minute performance available upon request.

Venue Assembly Festival
Creative Credits
  • Writer / Co-director / Co-producer: Luke Thornborough
  • Co-director: Stuart McDougall
Country of Origin New Zealand
Performing Languages English
Performance Type In-person
Performance duration 60 minutes
Age range 16 and above (16+) , Guideline
Further information on target audience The show has been particularly well-received amongst educated women aged 16-24, but we have experienced success amongst all demographics.
Sensitive content Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing
Touring information
Scale of show Small-scale
Suitability UK - National, UK - Rural, Europe, Oceania, North America
Futher information on tour suitability The show is very suitable for English-speaking international audiences, communities that have been touched by the climate crisis, and university crowds. In the UK, we would be very interested in rural touring or finding venues/festivals in larger cities anywhere that would be interested in hosting us.
Touring availability September 2025 onwards
Estimated performance cost £500 per performance up to 5 performances, £150 for any additional. Negotiable.
Minimum stage / performance size Minimum performance space - 3m x 3.5m, can be expanded based on performance space
Screen development and other opportunities
Who is the rightsholder to the material? Luke Thornborough as the writer, with some licensed music as an integral part of the script.
Complimentary tickets to this show can be requested through the Arts Industry Office Request tickets
You can get in touch with the show contact in order to request complimentary tickets to this show.

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Charlotte Pleasants Producer