Engage. Educate. Connect
"I had a one to one session with director Thom Bailey. We worked on a speech from Hamlet for an upcoming audition and it was just the most useful session ever! In two hours, Thom helped me find a new spin on this famous speech and discover new meaning in the text. He is a real expert in Shakespeare and I couldn’t recommend his services enough."
Michael Heslop
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“I worked with Thom Bailey as part of an Arts Council funded R&D. He was a fabulous director and collaborator. Thom gave me the respect and freedom as an actor to boldly contribute to our piece, offering clear direction and communication throughout the process. Working with Thom was also great fun, I hope do so again soon.”
Mylo McDonald
Imaginary Conversations presents…
THE BACCHAE
Written by Euripides
Directed by Thom Bailey
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When the god Dionysus returns home, after an around the world tour, he is displeased to discover a new King has renounced Dionysus’ doctrines in favour of a more buttoned up, puritan way of existence. As revenge Dionysus possesses the women of the city, creating bloody and irrevocable havoc.
Imaginary Conversations debut project is Euripides’ bloody and intoxicating tragedy, which aims to throw you headfirst into the hedonistic world of the Bacchae. This piece is framed as an immersive rave and puts you at the centre of the action. This immersive piece of theatre is scored by a DJ and accompanied by dancers and an MC – all ensuring you experience this play like never before.
An Arts Council funded R&D period will take place this year with a tour of select dates in Summer 2026.
This performance looks at themes of gender and sexuality and is designed to bring historically distant texts to life for young people.
Email imaginary.conversationsCIC@gmail.com for more information or keep your eyes peeled on our social media platforms.
Thas' a Rummun
Autumn 2024
Thas' a Rummun tour venues
17th October Aylsham Town Hall
18th October Sheringham Little Theatre
19th October St Georges Theatre, Great Yarmouth
24th October Diss Corn Hall
25th October Fisher Theatre Bungay
26th October Sedgeford Community
27th October Southwold Arts Centre (Matinee)
31st October Thetford Carnegie and Guildhall Complex
1st November Norwich Puppet Theatre
2nd November Wells Maltings
3rd November The Seagull Theatre, Pakefield.
Thom Bailey Theatre supported by the Arts Council and the Seagull Theatre presents
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Thas’ a Rummun
A new play Mark Finbow, Roseanna Frascona, Abby McCann, and Mylo McDonald.
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At the Devil’s hour, in a small hut somewhere deep within the Norfolk countryside, a tape recorder starts to play by itself.
Based on real-life interviews conducted across the East Anglian Coastline, our production chills and scares audiences with the rich and complex history and folklore of our coastal communities. Focused on four stories, spanning over four centuries, Thas’ a Rummun features accusations of witchcraft, folklore, superstition, poltergeists, and exorcisms all presented in a stage show designed to leave you with lasting memories of fear and a deep sense of unease.
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Suitable for ages 15 years and over.
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