ColLAB: A Festival of Self-Created Work
Join us for performances of the devised work created by our graduating MFA Professional Acting students.
Split into two showings containing several pieces, ColLAB is an exciting and important celebration of new work.
Dates
Wednesday 3 & Thursday 4 July
(Performances at various times)
Location
The Carne Studio Theatre
Find out more about the pieces below
About the festival
LAMDA ColLAB 2024 is a platform of self-created work showcasing our 2024 MFA Professional Acting graduating students. The festival features seven original pieces ranging from 10 to 50 minutes in length.
Pieces
ColLAB is split into two showings containing three or four pieces each. Follow the below links to find out more about each piece.
Showing 1: FIND OUT MORE
Containing Five Women and a Funeral, BloodFish, Engram
Five Women and a Funeral
When beloved business mogul Gurmail Patel dies, five women from different walks of life gather to mourn his mysterious death and pay their respects. But one of them holds a dark secret.
As the rose-tinted glass begins to shatter, it casts a different hue on the deceased. A unique and compelling twist on the classic murder mystery.
BloodFish
In the space where technology and humanity collide, two unlikely friends from across the globe meet in unusual circumstances. Will lies taint the truth? Or will the fight for connection bring them closer together?
They say blood is thicker than water, but is it thicker than wires?
Engram
Investigative Detective Felix uses advanced memory-playback technology to investigate an ex-convict's violent incident. Engram explores themes of memory, truth, and justice.
Showing 2: FIND OUT MORE
Containing Pale Blue Dot, In Light of Recent Events, Cholic, Alkebulan
Pale Blue Dot
An epic tale condensed into 30 poetic minutes, we weave through moments with fable inspired characters with the help of an on looking lunar narrator.
In Light of Recent Events
Dear [Company Name] Employees, I hope this email finds you well. We want to inform you about [Provide a brief, factual summary of the incident, without speculating on details or causing undue alarm.]
Cholic
A ten-minute piece exploring connection.
