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What's it really like
in the Priory?
Famous soap star Beverley's checked in.
See
her downfall episode by episode as her soap character went from
the nation's sweetheart to the bitch-drunk from hell. When the
tabloids turn on you - and the viewers love to hate you - it can really
get you down.
 Soap plots deconstructed
in this searingly funny satire lampooning today's cult of
celebrity.
Written by Caroline Gold,
acted by Natalie Haverstock and directed by John Voce.
Clinically Famous is to be performed at the Gilded Balloon
as part of 2006 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Based in part on the
author's own autobiographical experiences coupled with an
in depth critique of the mechanics of soap operas - this
hysterically funny, yet deeply moving black comedy was a
hit at London's Landor Theatre's new writing festival
earlier this year.
| "The
pairing of Caroline Gold and Natalie Haverstock is
comparable to Victoria Wood and Julie Walters"
The Wharf |
Experienced (comedy)
writer Caroline Gold wrote the piece with the actor
Natalie Haverstock in mind given her broad range
- which encompasses both high comedy and stark tragedy.
Natalie Haverstock
and Caroline Gold are the Julie Walters and Victoria
Wood of a new generation of comedy fans!
"This
piece was me making something positive and joyous out of a
very painful chapter in my life. As such I would like it
to do good for others still suffering the terrible curse
that is depression."
Caroline Gold.
| "So
funny I nearly shat" Dean
Haglund, The X Files |
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