Giant Olive NTA Programme presents:

EMBERS

Based on the novel by Sandor Marai

Friday 30 April 3.30pm
Saturday 1 May 3.30pm
Sunday 2 May 7.30pm
Monday 3 May 6.30pm

Director/Producer: Arabella Wynne-Hughes
Producer/Lighting Designer: Edit Boros
Adapted by Tamzin Paskins

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When any one emotion or passion occupies us entirely, the need for revenge crackles and glimmers among the flames that torment us.

Forty one years have passed, the Austro Hungarian Empire has collapsed, but betrayal still burns as bright as the day Konrad disappeared. Two men at the dusk of their lives have been waiting for one night, a meeting, in the deserted Hungarian castle of their youth. An adaptation of Sandor Marai's Embers, this is a poignant and fated encounter between a traveller and a hermit, an artist and an outsider, underscored throughout with live music.
As part of Giant Olive's NTA Programme, Embers will be produced by Arabella Wynne-Hughes and Edit Boros, two final year Creative Production students from London South Bank University. This production is open to students, and staff of the National Theatre Archive and London South Bank University.

Ronan MacManus - Musician

"Having graduated from The Royal Scottish Academy of Music, Ronan moved to London to continue his studies at Masters level at Trinity College of Music.

Ronan is a keen Orchestral and Chamber Musician, and performs with various ensembles based in London, Glasgow and Belfast.

Aside from his performing career, Ronan enjoys educational work and is an enthusiastic Instrumental Teacher."

Michael Grinter - Henrik

MICHAEL GRINTER’S early theatrical experiences were mainly in musical theatre but marriage and family drew him to teaching and it was only in his 60’s that he was able to return to the profession as a singer and writer.

Recent Theatre Credits include: Mead in MAKE MINE A DOUBLE (A Good Night Out Presents), Alec and Mr Gormley in 2 new plays, SPRING CLEAN and SILVER SPLITS THE ROOM,the Rose Theatre Bankside, (Practical Productions), Felix in the Israeli/British Co-Production of THE One-DIMENSIONAL MAN (Opla Kompanye), Dr Chasuble THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (Reckless Endeavour), Mereia CALIGULA (Talon Arts) Baptista THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (Giudecca Theatre Co).

Screen Credits include: (Feature Films) John Hanson BURNING LIGHT(Y Productions) Murphy Douglas The STDERS (Yokon Films), Colonel Leonard Thompson WHISPERS UNSPOKEN (Halogen Entertainments). (Short Films) Sir Anthony Sher’s Butler in AFTERSPACE, Paolo (the Butler) in Pirandello’s, THE VOICE (LA VOCCE) (WILD TABOO PRODS), Arthur Stoll in BICYCLE DAY (Wraparound Media), Francis, THE LOSS LEADER made by distinguished video artist Stuart Croft (BC Moving Image). (Television) Joe Shipton CRIMEWATCH (BBC 1) and Mr Winklebeater, CHUCKLEVISION (BBC), Alfred Shearer NUZZLE AND SCRATCH (BBC), Sir Hugh Fugger in a pilot for a new series, FUGGERS (Pile ‘Em Up Prods).

Michael does voiceovers and has also recently formed a singing act, The Song Pedlars, who perform in Community Centres, and Nursing Homes throughout the Home Counties and West London.

James Pearse - Konrad

Theatre Includes:
Measure for Measure No 1 Tour/Thelma Holt/Theatre Royal Plymouth
Lottes Journey New End Theatre
Henry VIII A& B C Theatre part of Complete Works RSC
The Crucible RSC Stratford and Gielgud Theatre London
As You Like it Orange Tree and Arundel Festival
The Caretaker Octagon Theatre Yeovil -Bruce James Productions
The Case of The Frightened Lady Tour-Bruce James Productions
Kiss of Death Tour Tour- Bruce James Productions
A Weapons Inspector Calls Pleasance Theatre London
Our Song No 1 Tour
A Christmas Carol Gala Theatre Durham/ Wimbledon
Hair of the Dog De La Warr Pavillion
Taming of the Shrew Salisbury Playhouse
Love and War Three plays by Tom Kempinski New End Theatre
Gangster No 1 Kings Head Theatre-
The Caretaker Comedy Theatre London

TV Includes:
Doctors-BBC
Inspector Lynley Mysteries -BBC
Rose & Maloney -ITV
EastEnders -BBC
Family Affairs Thames- ITV
In Defence -Granada
The Bill Thames- ITV
Hutton Inquiry-SKY TV

Mark Gillham - Young Henrik

Mark has recently finished an eight week run playing The Artful Dodger in Giant Olive's 'Oliver twist' directed by Ray Shell. Past credits at The Lion & Unicorn have included 'A Christmas Carol', 'Susanna' and ‘Woyzeck’. Recent credits include an open air tour of 'Twelfth Night' with WTC.

Anthony Delaney - Young Konrad

Anthony, originally from Ireland, graduated from The Central School of Speech and Drama in September and is delighted to be working with Giant Olive Theatre Company. Since graduating from drama school Anthony has appeared at The Henley Festival as a vocalist opening for the likes of John Barrowman and Kerry Ellis. He has recently been seen on the Irish national broadcaster, RTE, in Fame: Remember My Name and has work-shopped 1916: The Musical. Anthony would like to extend his thanks to his family for their continued support.