TouchPoint's vision is to create and perform quality, original, relevant and redemptive productions, impacting society and culture by the powerful media of theatre, physical theatre, mime and narrative film.
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Serving the community and our audiences
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We work in partnership with existing community arts and other projects, collaborating with professionals and artists-in-training on a project by project basis. Intrinsic to our work is to engage and train up promising new talent from the age of 17 and upwards. All performing associates must do some training with our training company CORE Theatre Arts in order to perform in our productions, in order that they understand our approach and philosophy.
"Juicy words provide food for the soul". Dan and his new wife, Stacy, are holding a birthday dinner party for his older sister, Fran. Ā As they wait for the arrival of Ā other guests, they enjoy the canapĆ©s and light-hearted banter.However, something is lurking beneath. As they savour food, imbibe drink and relish speculation and hearsay - the friends unravel a web of closely guarded secrets and lies - with shocking consequences. (approx 60 mins, cast of 4)
Grace Simpson,Ā former prostitute and convicted of trafficking, turned Queenās evidence against her pimp and was given early release from prison. Years later, now in her late 40s, she meets a stranger in a park ā and is confronted once again with her past. A story of love, betrayal and hopeĀ Ā (28 mins)
Petra Divo, a young woman from a tiny barely-known country in the East turns up at the desk of Immigration Officer, Margaret Denton, to claim asylum in the UK. Margaret, a worn-out, overworked cynic tries to fulfil her duty to this young woman, but Petra starts to get under her skin. Whilst battling with bureaucracy, the emotionally charged stories of both of the women start to emerge ā having an unexpected effect on both their lives.
Grace Simpson,Ā former prostitute and convicted of trafficking, turned Queenās evidence against her pimp and was given early release from prison. Years later, now in her late 40s, she meets a stranger in a park ā and is confronted once again with her past. A story of love, betrayal and hope (approx 120 mins)
Over fifteen years after losing contact, two successful actresses re-connect at a prestigious awards ceremony. But underneath the glitz and cocktails a bitter agenda lurks, with loaded ammunition of jealousy, blame, resentment and pain. A conflict about the impact of privilege and responsibility of choice. (Length approx 15 mins, castĀ 2 women)
There's a big party going on and Justine, newly returned from a year in the big city, is the queen of the moment. But older sister, Marie, won't join in the celebrations. A chance meeting in the corridor gives rise to the pain of mistakes made on one side, and bitter resentment on the other. Why does one have hope, while the other only hatred? (length 15 mins, cast 2 women)
Rookie media researcher Jenny Wilson is sent on an unappealing assignment - to the āLiving Roomā - a rather predictable lookingĀ therapy and healing centre.Ā Jenny, cynical from the outset, becomes drawn into the āfeel-goodā atmosphere of this simple communityĀ run by Maddie, a social worker by day and āguruā by night, and herĀ young assistantĀ Sarah. But things are not as they seem . Are people living the dream or a living nightmare?Ā A piece about contemporary values and their consequences.
Vienna 2007
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Contact
Coventry, UK
Tel. 07719 760924
Phoenix Performing Arts Trust
Reg. Charity 803728
Feedback and Reviews
We value our audiences' opinions and feedback on our productions. Some are written here.
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Really enjoyed it, gripping. Great effect in between scenes in the dark.
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It dealt with a really insidious topic in a realistic and accessible way. The characters made us laugh, be intrigued, and almost cry. We were glued to our seats, waiting with bated breath to see what would happen next. When the play ended, we were shocked to find it had been a full hour – it felt like 20 minutes.
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A very entertaining show – a popular theme ‘Gossip’ – and very well presented. Congratulations!
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Excellent production. Good blend of humour and tension. Really glad I came – publicity was very good too. Great evening! Thank you!
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I enjoyed the production, looking at relationships through the dinner party medium.
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Enjoyed the clever choice of music throughout the production. Very effective as a story of collective blame – I particularly liked it when each character retreated into personal anguish and blame. Great evening!
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Really enjoyed the performance. It was great to see it evolve having watched the rehearsal
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Good ending! You kept the pace going really well – really enjoyable thanks!
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“Very good, thank you.”
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A poignant, realistic and deeply captivating interpretation of the realities that I have witnessed in my own life.
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A powerful, moving and stirring piece of theatre...”
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“...the directing and acting met a veritable challenge head on to portray sexual slavery without making non-committal allusions, whilst on the other hand avoiding slipping into explicit voyeurism – wonderfully resolved!”
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A great performance.
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Fantastic! Wow!
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Very, very good, thanks!
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The whole performance was unforgettable!
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I‘m totally moved, enthused, overcome and in spite of all that - still full of hope!
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What was really good was the loosening up of the dramatic composition by way of mime and physical theatre.
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All in all a great success and a strong statement.
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You showed very clearly and profoundly the effect of sexual abuse and the repercussions of sexual slavery. You really succeeded in making it realistic and painful without appearing to be excessive and over done.
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You placed value on professionalism, valued the wonderful combination of light and sound, valued the importance of costume which never appeared cliché or overdone.
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You were able to draw out the actors‘ abilities to portray excellent theatre.
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You were able to portray so much in dance and mime but without being harsh or causing shame .
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