Ballroom Cougars
October 2007, Apartment Bar, Newcastle
New Writing North in partnership with Live Theatre
Writer : Bridget Deane
Designer : Kate Matthews
Director : Steve Gilroy
The sleek Art Deco interior reflects the timeless nature of ballroom dancing and the time warp in which James and Albert find themselves.
Edith’s entrance on board The Sun Dancer cruise ship brings colour into the Gentleman Hosts’ shabby black and white world. James and Albert wear dirty, yellowing DJ’s in contrast to Edith’s flame coloured ball dress.