PRODUCER

THE KING STONE R&D BY CHARLOTTE EAST (2023)

DIRECTED BY HANNAH STONE

A haunted love story.
What is home? For Phil it’s the stars – they’re safe, out of reach and always reliable. For Kristen this place is just a house, she wants more! Forever connected in their search for a mysterious figure said to wander the peaks, the couple meet every Sunday over 20 years. In a town where ‘Man-Up’ is a term of endearment, can this pair let go of expectation and find their true sense of home?

“The King Stone came through our ideas submissions window and we instantly knew we were on to something special. A play set locally, talking about growing up rurally with the pull/push of home and the ‘otherness’ of the big city(/ies), about connections to the land and each other, simultaneously intimate and epic. A play about male mental health which recognises the emotional labour performed by women in a world which has unrealistic expectations of all genders. I’m really excited to see where it goes.”

Beccy D’Souza

Artist Development Producer, Nottingham Playhouse

  • A group of seven people standing together outdoors in a forest setting. They are dressed in warm clothing and holding drinks, with green foliage and trees in the background. One person in a red coat kneels in front. It's a relaxed, cheerful scene.

  • A hand illuminated by a spotlight, showcasing its details against a dark background.

  • A white man and woman sit on the floor of a dimly lit stage, facing each other. The man wears a grey hoodie and jeans, while the woman is in a brown jacket and striped pants. They appear engaged in conversation.

  • A group of students, wearing Leavers 23 hoodies, sit on the floor watching two actors standing in front, holding scripts, during a drama class.

  • A black and white photo of a man and woman standing close together indoors. The man wears a cap and gently places his hand on the woman's shoulder, while they look into each other's eyes. The background is softly blurred.

  • Two white people in scout uniforms hold hands on stage against a black background. One person wears shorts and glasses, the other wears a dress and beret with a sash adorned with patches. The scene is dramatically lit.

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