Alien on Stage
"In Dorset no one can hear you scream"
86 mins
This is a story about a unique crew of Dorset bus drivers whose amateur dramatics group decide to ditch doing another pantomime and try something different. They spent a year creating a serious adaptation of the sci-fi horror film Alien, finding ingenious solutions to pay homemade homage to the original film. The show is a crushing flop but fate gives them a second chance to find their audience. Whilst still adjusting to the idea that their serious show is actually a comedy, the group find out they’re suddenly being whisked from their village hall to a London West End theatre to perform this accidental masterpiece for one night only. With wobbly sets, awkward acting and special effects requiring 'more luck than judgement,' will their West End debut be alright on the night? This bus driving crew are our space heroes. Their bus station is our space station. Dorset is outer-space and where is the Alien? It’s behind you!
Dave Mitchell
Show Director
Lydia Hayward
Lieutenant Ellen Ripley
Peter Lawford
Creature Designer / Special Effects Artist
Luc Hayward
Writer / Sound / Costume Design
Amie Wells
Crew Costume Design
Jacqui Roe
Science Officer Ash
John Elliot
Brett
Carolyn White
Lambert
Mike Rustici
Parker
Jason Hill
Captain Dallas
Susan Baird
Ash Stunt Double
Scott Douglas
Kane / Xenomorph
Penny Thorne
Voice of Mother
Raymond Hayward
Set Designer
Danielle Kummer
Cinematography
Danielle Kummer
Producer
Danielle Kummer
Director
Danielle Kummer
Editor
Lucy Harvey
Director
Lucy Harvey
Producer
Emily Badescu
Editor
Anthony Swords
Editor
Lita Bosch
Colorist