I am chuffed to bits Alexandra Mathie has been cast as ‘Chris’, the lead character in my play ‘Kray to Crone’ to be performed at the Lowry Theatre, Manchester on 14th and 15th July.
Alexandra trained at LAMDA and has an impressive CV (I am not sure if that’s what actors call their experience list) which includes theatre, radio and TV.
Some time ago I was in a zoom scriptwriting workshop with writer, director and actor Charlie Josephine. Charlie mentioned having seen one of their scripts performed and being surprised by where the actor took their words. They also wisely reminded participants that once our work was ‘out there’ we had to let it go, not be precious about it, that our words would be interpreted and shaped in ways we as writers hadn’t imagined in our telling of the story.
It was such helpful advice because creative work is such a personal thing. ‘Kray to Crone’ although fictionalised, is shaped from my experience as a member of the Queer community. Sending it out into the universe creates a sense of vulnerability.
True, I have ideas about the pace of my script, where emphasis should be, how some of the words should be delivered, but now, that is really none of my business. The team at Hive North are fabulously experienced at presenting LGBTQ focussed work. I trust the process. Alexandra is so experienced and talented. It is such an honour having her play ‘Chris’. I am really excited to see what she makes of the role.
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