I worked as creative technologist, working on planning, filming and projecting the digital characters.
This show examines the fundamental guts of two of Britain’s best loved stage animals, Maggie Smith and Kenneth Williams, both on a journey together to master their craft.
Playing with the juxtaposition of the ‘performer’ in public and private, the narrative not only includes Kenneth’s and Maggie’s success, but a sensitive portrayal of issues such as depression, OCD, and the loneliness of Kenneth’s one bedroom flat. Through the use of projections, Tom examines their characters as apparitions within the theatre, and considers his own relationship with the late artist Clare Thornton.
Their shining intimacy belongs to a particular moment in history, allowing narrator Tom to reflect on this close friendship of his own, now lost.
A Shining intimacy was originally written as an hour long theatre piece exploring the relationship of theatre legends Maggie Smith and Kenneth Williams, during lockdown this was adapted into a short film and filmed at the Trinity Centre.
PAST PERFORMANCES
Margate
Tom Thumb Theatre
06 May 2023
Bristol
Tobacco Factory Theatre
09 -12 May 2023
London
Camden People's Theatre
18 -20 May 2023
Bath
Ustinov Theatre
27 May 2023