A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Featuring:
Jason Hill, Lydia Hayward, Jacqui Roe
Directed by:
Lucy Harvey, Danielle Kummer
Release Date:
March 16, 2021
Original Title:
Alien on Stage
Genres:
Documentary | Science Fiction
Production Countries:
United Kingdom
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 86
This is a story about a unique crew of Dorset Bus Drivers whose amateur dramatics group decide to ditch doing another pantomime and try something different. They spent a year creating a serious adaptation of the sci-fi, horror film, Alien; finding ingenious solutions to pay homemade, homage to the original film. The show is a crushing flop but fate gives them a second chance to find their audience. Whilst still adjusting to the idea that their serious show is actually a comedy, the group find out they’re suddenly being whisked from their village hall to a London West End theatre to perform this accidental masterpiece for one night only. With wobbly sets, awkward acting and special effects requiring 'more luck than judgement’, will their West End debut be alright on the night? This bus driving crew are our space heroes. Their bus station is our space station. Dorset is outer-space and where is the Alien? It’s behind you!
Alien On Stage is a documentary about a unique crew of bus drivers from Dorset, whose amateur dramatics group decide to ditch doing another pantomime and try something different. Having never done anything like it before, they spent a year creating a serious adaptation of the sci-fi, horror film, Alien (1979); finding ingenious solutions to pay homemade, homage to the original film. The show is a crushing flop but fate gives them a second chance to find their audience. Whilst still adjusting to the idea that their serious show is actually a comedy, the group find out they're suddenly being whisked from their village hall to a London West End theatre to perform this accidental masterpiece for one night only. With wobbly sets, awkward acting and special effects requiring 'more luck than judgment', will their West End debut be alright on the night? This bus driving crew are our space heroes. Their bus station is our space station. Dorset is outer-space and where is the Alien? It's behind you.
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Internet Movie Database | 7.3/10 |
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Rotten Tomatoes | 95% |
Metacritic | 71/100 |
Awards Won: | 2 wins & 3 nominations |
Cinematography:
Danielle Kummer
Colorist:
Lita Bosch
Director:
Danielle Kummer
Lucy Harvey
Editor:
Danielle Kummer
Emily Badescu
Anthony Swords
Producer:
Danielle Kummer
Lucy Harvey
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