In the Jungle of Cities Poster
Where it all began. The opening production by the Half Moon Theatre Company in the new Half Moon Theatre, in Alie Street.
You were in Chicago in 1912. You were about to witness an inexplicable wrestling match between two men and observe the downfall of a family that moved from the prairies to the jungle of the big city. Don’t worry your heads about the motives for the fight, concentrate on the stakes. Judge impartially the technique of the contenders, and keep your eyes fixed on the finish.
Guy Sprung, co-founder and first Artistic Director of Half Moon Theatre, talks about the very first play produced by the theatre. For Guy Sprung‘s full interview, click here. Interviewed by Ollie Nesbitt.
Co-founder of Half Moon Theatre, Michael Irving talks about Half Moon Theatre’s very first production, In The Jungle Of The Cities. It was fairly controversial as it was a German play in an old Synagogue, but was well-received locally and by critics. Interviewed by Beccy Allen.
Jeffrey Hooper was instrumental in the beginnings of Half Moon Theatre in Alie Street. He talks about the production In The Jungle Of The Cities and the approach taken by the director in rehearsals. Interviewed by Rosie Vincent.
Caroline Irving was a graphic designer who became part of the creative team at Half Moon Theatre on Alie Street in the early 1970s. She talks about meeting her husband, Michael Irving when she went to the see the first production, In The Jungle Of The Cities. Interviewed by Lasairiona O’Baroid.
Mary Sheen was a key member of the artistic team at the newly established Half Moon Theatre on Alie Street in the 1970s, performing in many plays. She talks about how she came to be involved in the very first production, In The Jungle Of The Cities. She reminisces about the production and what happened when there was a power cut one evening. Interviewed by Toni Tsaera.
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