Alien on Stage backdrop

Alien on Stage 2020 Directed by Danielle Kummer , Lucy Harvey

"In Dorset no one can hear you scream"

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!

Production Country United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Language English
Release Date 24 October 2020
86 mins
Cast
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
Jason Hill Captain Dallas
Susan Baird Ash Stunt Double
Scott Douglas Kane / Xenomorph
Penny Thorne Voice of Mother
Raymond Hayward Set Designer
Tom Bell Self - Audience Member (uncredited)