For 2013, The Fringe Files showcased new psychological thriller Underline, written by Michael Starr and directed by Stuart Lyddon.
The Trailer
Here's the official video trailer:
The Plot
Three guys on a London underground train, unknowingly connected, woven by circumstance beyond their consciousness. A coming together for three commuters, each with a final chapter to play out, in a place where not all is what it seems.
The Notes
For this production, The Fringe Files welcomed Andrew Meadows and Rozy Watson for the first time as a performer and hair / make-up artist respectively. Ian Tapner (tech), Gordon Watson (tech), Quintin Mitchell (performer), Adam Holland (performer) and Stuart Lyddon (director) all returned. Michael Starr (producer) and Jeff Haas (graphic illustrator) completed the line-up.
The Timetable
Rehearsals took place between June and September 2013 at The Bear Hotel (Wincanton) and The Nog Inn (Wincanton). Performance venues included The Bear Hotel (Wincanton) on September 29, 2013, Stanchester Academy (Stoke sub Hamdon) on October 10, 2013 & The Rhoda McGaw Theatre, as part of the Woking Drama Festival (October 12, 2013)
The Team
The following members were involved in this production:
- Stuart Lyddon (Director / Performer)
- Jeff Haas (Graphic illustrator)
- Gordon Watson (Sound / Light tech)
- Ian Tapner (Props master)
- Rozy Watson (Hair / Make-up)
- Michael Starr (Writer / Producer)
- Quintin Mitchell (Performer)
- Adam Holland (Performer)
- Andrew Meadows (Performer)
The Accolades
We are proud to have received the following award acknowledgements:
- Best lighting category to Gordon Watson for Underline as presented at the Woking Drama Festival (nominated) (2012).
- Best sound category to Gordon Watson for Underline as presented at the Woking Drama Festival (nominated) (2012).
- Best direction category to Stuart Lyddon for Underline as presented at the Woking Drama Festival (nominated) (2012).
- Technical excellence category to Stuart Lyddon for Underline as presented at the Woking Drama Festival (nominated) (2012).
- Best male actor category to Quintin Mitchell for Underline as presented at the Woking Drama Festival (nominated) (2012).
The Archives
We like to document our production progress via our online blog. Do be sure to check out our posts relating to Underline.
The Statistics
- Productions = 1
- Performances = 4
- Locations = 3
- Festivals = 1
- Countries = 1
- Award Nominations = 5
- Award Wins = 0
The Script
Please refer to our Scripts Page if you are interested in performing this play. Please also consider making a Token Donation to the writer.