DEBUT Festival 2024: It's All Aristotle, in Hollywood | ANAMORPHIA

Debut is a pioneering festival dedicated to the staging of new plays by graduating students on the BA in Acting and Contemporary Theatre (CT) course. Past Debut plays transferred and received numerous national awards including ‘Soho Theatre Best Emerging Writer’, ‘Eddies (Perrier) for best comedy’ and ‘Edinburgh Best New Musical.’ The festival enjoys direct link to several venues and events including Soho Theatre, The Vaults Festival, The King’s Head Theatre, Arts Depo and The Space Theatre.

It's All Aristotle, in Hollywood
Written by August Janklow
Directed by Isobel Hanson

The 90s are dying.
Harry is a raw creative force and Tom is the only tether he has left.
They live together, they’re supposed to make music together too.
Days go by, weeks. Unending creative stop-started-ness.
Bricks. Hatred. Alcohol
How hard is it to write the damn songs?

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ANAMORPHIA
Written by Alexander Gallimore 
Directed by Meeri Aro 

Do we have to go to America, on this stage I am turning blue, will the starving siblings survive in the walls, can mice wear makeup too?
According to my family legend I was never born.
I sing and I dance and I sing and I dance.
You hate how elephants live!
There are owls in the attic.
I can see their eyes.
Oh how I miss your eyes.
Do you still recognize me?
I will be whoever you want me to be from now on, I promise.
Do you mind if I come inside?