Theatre in Wales

Philip Michel

We have information on 8 plays by Philip Michel . Click on the play name to access any reviews in out archive. Click on the company's name to read their details on this web site

synopsis:
An enchanting new play to celebrate  30 years of high quality theatre in education for schools and communities.
There is space on the sideboard where the music box always stood. Mother and father are unhappy and when Katerina asks them about the missing box, she knows one of them is lying. She decides to buy a new music box to replace the old one, a wedding gift from her father to her mother. So Katerina enters the world of Yeva, the music box maker and Dimitri, her assistant, a world of song and stories, of dance and dreams, where music is made and hearts are mended.
‘The Music Box Maker’ is designed for 6 – 9 year olds and tours  to Primary Schools from January 5th to March 31st  2006.

synopsis:
Dance of the dragon tells the story of 5 teenagers who become separated from their friends on an outward bound hike across Snowdonia.  The mists descend and the Soulcatcher lures them into her strange land of fallen souls.  The Dragon has lost it's fire.  Under the Soulcatcher's spell, they embark on a journey to find the dragon's fire.  Along the way they meet a bizarre array of historical and mythological characters who help them confront the doubts and fears that trouble their lives.  The play was commissioned by The Unknown Theatre Company in 1999/2000 and was premiered at Howardian Centre in October 2000 (original running time 2 and a quarter hours with 20 songs) and a shortened version was taken to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival Aug 2001 (1and a quarter hours 12 songs).  A CD of the show is available and the script is available to other groups for production.

The original cast was 40 but the Edinburgh version was 16.  It could be performed with about 12/13 as a minimum.  The songs are a mix of ballads, jazz, choral, and dance numbers

synopsis:
devised by Gwent Theatre
written by Philip Michell

music by Chrys Blanchard

Set in the Second World War when rationing, air raids and gas masks were everyday occurrences, this moving production recalls the experiences of three children who meet on their way home from evacuation at the end of the war. It explores memories which were for some, a time of excitement and adventure, and for others a living nightmare. The play sensitively explores the issues and emotions faced by children who are evacuated or displaced as a consequence of conflict or war including family relationships, friendship, intolerance and bullying.

Home Front offers a wealth of cross curricular material directly linked to the study areas of English, History, Drama and Citizenship. It will also address sensitive issues within PSHE. A performance of the play is followed by discussion with the audience. A Resource Pack for Teachers will be available with ideas for direct National Curriculum links and cross curricular activities.

'A superb production - moving, funny, thought provoking.
 Wonderfully written and performed. A genuine piece of theatre.'
 Upper Rhymney Primary School.

Home Front is aimed at Key Stage 2 - Years 5 and 6 in Primary Schools and Key Stage 3 - Years 7 and 8 in Secondary Schools. The production will also be suitable for pupils at GCSE level who are required to observe and review live performances.



Retoured by the Company in 2004