Pitcairn. Richard Bean

      

      PITCAIRN

      Richard Bean

       PITCAIRN

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      First published in 2014 by Oberon Books Ltd

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      Copyright © Richard Bean, 2014

      Richard Bean is hereby identified as author of this play in accordance with section 77 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. The author has asserted his moral rights.

      Programme pages copyright © Out of Joint, 2014

      Programme essays copyright © Tom Wicker and Dea Birkett, 2014

      All rights whatsoever in this play are strictly reserved and application for performance etc. should be made before commencement of rehearsal to United Agents, 12-26 Lexington Street, London, W1F 0LE ([email protected]). No performance may be given unless a licence has been obtained, and no alterations may be made in the title or the text of the play without the author’s prior written consent.

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      PB ISBN: 978-1-78319-107-9

      EPUB ISBN: 978-1-78319-606-7

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      “The mighty Out of Joint” Time Out

       “Inventive, individual and humane” Whatsonstage.com

      Inquisitive, epic, authentic and original: Out of Joint is a national and international touring theatre company, developing entertaining theatre that broadens horizons and investigates our times.

      For 20 years, under the direction of Max Stafford-Clark, Out of Joint has premiered plays from leading writers including April De Angelis, Sebastian Barry, Richard Bean, Alistair Beaton, Caryl Churchill, David Hare, Robin Soans and Timberlake Wertenbaker, as well as launching the careers of writers such as Mark Ravenhill and Stella Feehily.

      Out of Joint co-produces with the country’s most exiting theatres. It has performed at the National Theatre and Royal Court, and its work has been seen in six continents - its recent revival of Our Country’s Good tours overseas in 2014, and plays Richmond, Brighton and Windsor in November. Back home, Out of Joint also pursues an extensive education programme, which recently explanded to include not only work with education establishments but also writing and devising courses for participants of all ages.

      Out of Joint 7 Thane Works, London N7 7NU Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] Web: www.outofjoint.co.uk

      Director: Max Stafford-Clark Producer: Panda Cox Associate Producer: Graham Cowley Marketing Manager: Jon Bradfield Company Administrator: Martin Derbyshire PA & Education Administrator: Isabel Quinzaños Finance Officer: Sandra Rapley

      Board of Directors Linda Bassett, John Blackmore, Guy Chapman, Iain Gillie (chair), Stephen Jeffreys, Paul Jesson, James Jones, Danny Sapani, Karl Sydow.

       EDUCATION

      Out of Joint offers a diverse programme of workshops and discussions for groups coming to see our performances, as well writing courses and resource packs.

      Since 2012, Out of Joint has run an Associate University Programme to build and strengthen our relationship with universities by providing opportunities to collaborate, learn and develop new work. For instance, research and development work with Hertfordshire University led to the development of a new Rebecca Lenkiewicz play about witch trials in rural Hertfordshire, which will be toured nationally by Out of Joint.

      The programme offers participating institutions two workshops (one with Max Stafford-Clark) and a weeklong mentoring internship at Out of Joint. Current Associate Universities are the universities of Essex Hertfordshire, Hull, Lincoln and Warwick, and Trinity College Dublin.

      If you are interested in Out of Joint’s education offering, including the Associate University Programme, please contact Isabel Quinzaños our Education Administrator.

      Out of Joint is a Registered Charity No. 1033059

       KEEP IN TOUCH

      For information on our shows, tour details and offers, get in touch as above, or join our mailing list via our website. We are also on Twitter and Facebook.

      THANK YOU Out of Joint is hugely grateful to the generous people whose support is increasingly vital in enabling us to make and tour ambitious theatre. If you would like to give to Out of Joint - and perhaps get involved by supporting specific projects - call us on 020 7609 0207 or email [email protected]. Our heartfelt thanks to:

      Anonymous

      Kate Ashfield

      The Baring Foundation

      Linda Bassett

      Richard Bean

      Alistair Beaton

      John Blackmore

      Danny Boyle

      Frank & Elizabeth Brenan

      David Brooks

      Anthony Burton

      Rachel Chambers

      Guy Chapman

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