Backwater
We created Backwater in October 2003 for a short tour and we finally took it across the land in Autumn 2005.

Based on a short story by Glenn, Backwater was set on the Norwegian Fjords and told the story of a young girl discovering the truth about her past and a passion for photography. Backwater v.1 included a four piece brass band and v.2 developed this into a jazz odyssey! Andy was very pleased!

Featuring some magical photgraphy and projections by Mike Wight - we staged a trick or two as the photographs came alive and made beautiful love beneath the Northern Lights!

'Sometimes the magic of theatre is just that - magic! And Backwater is a case in point!"

Liverpool Daily Post


Original 2003 Cast:
Fionnuala Dorrity – Nora
Helen Flooks – Anna
Nick Chee Ping Kellington – Per
Mark Smith – Olaf/Mr Hansen
Directed by Glenn Noble
Music by Andy Frizell
Design by Gemma Aldcroft
Set Construction by Mike Grey
Lighting and Projection design by Mike Wight

2005 Tour

Mike Strand - Per

Paul Duckworth - Olaf/Mr Hansen

Re-Directed by Mark Smith

Additional Design by Eilidh Bryan

In Memoriam: Helen Flooks

We  are very sad to announce the untimely death of our lovely friend and colleague Helen, who died in an accident on the 15th February 2008 whilst having a great time in Chile for her 40th Birthday.

Not only did Helen play Anna in Backwater but she also delivered numerous education projects for Spike across Merseyside.

She was smashing!