Boundless Theatre has announced an exciting associated programme of wraparound activity for their upcoming production Addictive Beat. Part gig, part theatre, this explosive new play explores being creative as a young person and the week of activities aims to bring young people together to collaborate, network, create and have fun. The activities range from inspiring Q&A panels to creative workshops and rounds off with a unique sober rave from Morning Gloryville.
Written by award-winning Dawn King (The Trials, Donmar Warehouse; Foxfinder, The Ambassadors Theatre; Brave New World, UK Tour), and starring Fionn Whitehead (Dunkirk, Warner Brothers; The Children Act, BBC Films; The Duke, Pathé; Black Mirror – Bandersnatch, Netflix) as up-and-coming DJ Alex, and Boadicea Ricketts (Grantchester, ITV; Call the Midwife, BBC; Bartholomew Fair, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse; She Ventures & He Wins, The Young Vic) as singer-songwriter Robbi, friendship and music connect as these two musician best friends hungrily chase admiration while facing their inner most demons. When playing around with a track, they make something gloriously euphoric and wickedly addictive. However, with this new promise of potential and fame, the demons come ever closer. Both are forced to ask a crushing question: what is the high they are really chasing, and is the come down worth it?
Directed by Rob Drummer (for Boundless: Natives, Confidence, Radio Elusia), with an immersive staging at Dilston Gallery in Southwark Park and new music from Anikdote (35 million + streams on Spotify), this new show is about creative obsessions, re-connecting with the world and whether chasing the high of being worshipped by millions is ever really enough. A unique production, Addictive Beat blurs the lines between theatre and live music. Boundless is also collaborating with music events ticketing platform DICE for the project, in an innovative partnership that aims to bring theatre to new audiences of music fans. The EP with songs from the show is available now on Spotify, just search for Addictive Beat by Boundless Theatre. The production is generously supported by Cockayne – Grants for the Arts and The London Community Foundation.
The associated programme is as follows:
Musician and Director Networking
A session for Musicians and Directors to meet and chat about how they can collaborate on
projects and make some cool Music Theatre! Led by Daljinder Johal – Head of Community at
Boundless Theatre.
Date Saturday 24th September 2022
Time Pre-show (6pm)
Tickets https://boundlesstheatre.org.uk/productions/addictive-beat-events/
Cast and Creative Q&A
Hear from Boundless Theatre’s Artistic Director Rob Drummer and the creatives and cast of
Addictive Beat about their experiences creating this awesome theatre show. Find out about the
origins of Addictive Beat; rehearsal room laughs, successes and challenges and how it feels to be
doing the show at Dilston.
Date Tuesday 27th September 2022
Time Post-show
Tickets https://boundlesstheatre.org.uk/productions/addictive-beat-events/
Music in Theatre Panel
Join us with some of the most exciting artists working with Music and Theatre to chat about the
importance of and relationship between Music, Theatre and audiences. Panellists include Grace
Mouat (& Juliet, Six, Legally Blonde), Stef O’Driscoll (Interim Artistic Director at Gate Theatre,
With a Little Bit of Luck), Sarah Carton (Roundhouse Resident Artist) and more.
Date Thursday 29th September 2022
Time Post-show
Tickets https://boundlesstheatre.org.uk/productions/addictive-beat-events/
The Listening Party
Set the mood for an exhilarating new show from Dawn King by listening to some fresh new
music from talented women and non-binary people in the industry and chat about
relationships on and off stage. Hosted by Boundless Theatre’s Head of Community Daljinder Johal, The Listening Party is a great opportunity to listen, dance and groove into the world of Addictive Beat.
Date Friday 30th September
Time Pre-Show (6pm) Tickets https://boundlesstheatre.org.uk/productions/addictive-beat-events/
Zine Making Workshop
Where have the great music zines gone? Join a group of likeminded creatives to return to embrace a DIY aesthetic and together, make a zine about the music you’ve passionate about. Share music triumphs with a community of people. Led by FEM ZINE London’s founder Mia Maxwell, the workshop is an opportunity to engage and create together. Just bring an old mag that would have otherwise gone in the bin. Join us afterwards for Addictive Beat.
Date Saturday 1st October
Time Pre-show (12:15pm) Tickets https://boundlesstheatre.org.uk/productions/addictive-beat-events/
MORNING GLORYVILLE X BOUNDLESS THEATRE: Sober Rave and Ecstatic Dance Session
It’s time for us to unite on the sober dance floor and dance our hearts out to some seriously high-energy beats. Boundless Theatre have joined forces with the brilliant Morning Gloryville to bring a sober rave and wellness experience like no other.
The Schedule:
09:00-11:15 DJ Carys Mattana @carysmattana
10:00-10:45 Yoga with Dior-Sophie Diop @diopyoga
11:15-12:00 Sound Journey by Bambi Tornberg @bambi_rose_harmony
The Experience:
There’ll be three full hours of raving, awesome music, socialising, wellness, yoga, connection and so much more! The dance floor will be pumping, the energy buzzing; we are always ready to rave!
Date Saturday 1st October
Time 9am – 12pm
Tickets https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/morning-gloryville-addictive-beat-tickets-415951792007
Rob Drummer comments, sober raves, inspiring talks, networking and celebrating music – We’re so excited to announce this additional programming for Addictive Beat! If the show brings people together then it is these events that will really celebrate the special community that exists around live culture.
