THEATRE DIRECTOR & INTIMACY DIRECTOR
THE CURSE OF THE SAPPHIRE BLADE
2021
DIRECTOR
The Rondo, Bath
The Alma Tavern, Bristol
The Cotswold Playhouse, Stroud
Written by Russell Eccleston
Produced by Black Dog Productions
'There's No Such Thing As Heroes, Lad'
Two bounty hunters, a mercenary, a pixie and a living legend, what could possibly go wrong?
When Rivac stumbles upon a grouchy looking fellow in a forest clearing whilst pursuing his latest bounty, the thought doesn’t cross his mind that this person may not be all he seems. After discovering that the man has been cursed with everlasting life and imprisonment in the forest by the selfsame bounty that he is pursuing, he begins to think twice about his charge.
When Rivac’s hotheaded rival Johanna shows up, the pair set about trying to discover who this man is and how to break his curse, with somewhat unexpected and magical results…
Following 2020 and the uncertain year that Covid - 19 brought, The Curse Of The Sapphire Blade was a light hearted fantasy romp that received rave reviews and offered audiences a form of hope and escapism in these dark times.
Genres/themes: Play, Fantasy, Comedy, Stage Fighting
Black Dog Productions have truly outdone themselves. With this brilliant, heady mix of comedy, action and stellar performances, this is the perfect show with which to shrug off the stresses of our pandemic world, and immerse yourself in a piece of joyous escapism.
A hugely imaginative tale of bravery, fun, morals, love and friendship through the eyes of the five very individual and amusing characters involved.
Photography by Cordelia Tarbrooke
CAST AND CREATIVES
Produced by Black Dog Productions
RUSSELL ECCLESTON
Writer, Fight Director, Co-Producer & Actor
ALICIA POLLARD
Co-Producer & Actor
TIFFANNY RHODES
Co-Producer & Actor
PATRICK WITHEY
Designer & Actor
CJ TURNER MCMULLEN
Actor
LEX KABY
Director
ESTHER WARREN
Lighting & Sound Design, Technician
IAN ECCLESTON
Composer