Stages of Half Moon

A View of the River (1987)

Mile End Road
1 Jun - 21 Mar 1987
A View of the River flyer (1)

In June 1986, almost 50 East Enders came together to devise and perform A View of the River, a theatrical event that mirrored the violent changes taking place in their part of London at the time.  This innovative mix of pageant, cabaret and visual theatre was presented for four days, in a derelict warehouse on canary wharf, to large enthusiastic audiences.

It then returned to perform at the Half Moon Theatre as part of the The East End Festival in 1987.

Production photos

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Cast List

  • Jason Asquith
  • Tina Asquith
  • John Bisset-Smith
  • Claire Boor
  • Peter Bristow
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Creative Team

  • Alan Gilbey Director
  • Ann Edyvean Assistant Director
  • Robert Batchelor Set Construction
  • Les Riley Set Construction
  • John Wallet Set Construction
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Interviews

Alan Gilbey talks about the role Half Moon Theatre has played within the local community over the years. Interviewed by Toni Tsaera.

Programme and Marketing

A View of the River flyer (1)
A View of the River flyer (2)
A View of the River programme (1)
A View of the River programme (2)
A View of the River programme (3)
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A View of the River programme (5)
A View of the River small Programme (1)
A View of the River small Programme (2)

Reviews

Jeremy Kingston, The Times, 12 of March 1987
The Independent, 11 March 1987
Tom Vaughan, Morning Star, 11 March 1987
Giles Gordon, London Daily News, 12 March 1987
Lucy Ash, East London Advertiser, 6 March 1987

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