Given the nature of the show and its subject matter, The Quality of Mercy is an ‘understated’ affair. However, this is not a criticism or back-handed compliment. Quite the opposite. Flay has distilled all the facts and the myriad of opinions on the matter and created a deftly-fashioned show that lifts the layers off Shipman’s cognitive reasoning and treats the victims with the utmost respect.
‘Harold Shipman was my GP for four years’: Writer & performer Edwin Flay on depicting the serial killer in The Quality of Mercy
The Quality of Mercy, a new one-man play about notorious British serial killer Harold Shipman, premieres at London’s Courtyard Theatre this month. Taking a break from rehearsals, writer and performer Edwin Flay told us more about his very personal family connection to Shipman’s crimes.
NEWS: Harold Shipman records his confession in The Quality of Mercy premiere
A new one-man play about notorious British serial killer Harold Shipman, written by a former patient and relative of one of his victims, receives its world premiere this month in London. Time to get booking!
‘Truly a work of love & homage’: Take a look at what audiences are saying about Dream of a King!
Paulette Tajah is best known as one of the Queen’s of Lover’s Rock. She has been a reggae recording star since the late 1980s. But this month she ventures onto a different type of stage to sing in the world premiere of new Martin Luther King play Dream of a King.
‘Very much a labour of love’: DREAM OF A KING – Playground Theatre ★★★★
This week (15 January) marks what would have been Martin Luther King Jr’s 90th birthday. Commemorating this, Christopher Tajah’s solo show Dream Of A King (which is directed by Bernie C. Byrnes) makes its debut at the Playground Theatre in west London.
‘This will be much more nerve-racking’: Singer Paulette Tajah on taking to the stage Dream of a King
Paulette Tajah is best known as one of the Queen’s of Lover’s Rock. She has been a reggae recording star since the late 1980s. But this month she ventures onto a different type of stage to sing in the world premiere of new Martin Luther King play Dream of a King.
GALLERY: How do you become an icon? Take a look at Christopher Tajah in rehearsals for Dream of a King
How do you prepare to play Martin Luther King Jr? We have a hint at the answer, as writer/performer Christopher Tajah gave us candid images of rehearsals for Dream of a King, which runs at the Playground Theatre from 14-18 January.
‘To have the opportunity to play him on stage is an honour’: Christopher Tajah brings Dream of a King to the Playground Theatre
Playground Theatre will host the premiere of Dream of a King, a one-man play written and performed by Christopher Tajah (directed by Bernie C. Byrnes), depicting Martin Luther King Jr on the night he was assassinated. Tajah’s performance has been hailed as “mesmerising” and “powerful”.
‘Maybe we can all make the world a better place if we bother to try’: Director Bernie C Byrnes on being inspired by Dream of a King
At the start of the year, we’re all looking for inspiration. Director Bernie C Byrnes has already found hers working with writer/performer Christopher Tajah on Martin Luther King Jr play Dream of a King, which explores the man behind the icon at Playground Theatre later this month.