Dead Good
About the show
Bob and Bernard don’t have that much in common. But after a chance meeting at their weekly hospice group, they realise they share one ambition – to do some serious living before they die. So, with a bottle of Bollinger and the keys to Bernard's Bentley in hand, they hit the road, and take on one final, death-defying adventure.
Originally commissioned by London International Mime Festival, Dead Good is a funny and poignant theatre show celebrating friendship - and the importance of living every precious day to the full. Bubbling with humour and awash with pathos, this beautifully crafted production is performed entirely without words.
Dead Good is accessible to deaf and hard of hearing audiences without BSL interpretation.
Suitable for 12 years +
5 stars ★★★★★ “Go see Dead Good, you’ll be inspired to enjoy every day...” Tammy Gooding: BBC Hereford and Worcester
Vamos Theatre is supported using public funding by Arts Council England. Dead Good is a co-production with Corn Exchange Newbury and a co-commission with London International Mime Festival, made with support from The Leche Trust.
CAST
In alphabetical order:
Radhika Aggarwal - Shefali
James Greaves - Bernard
Bidi Iredale - Marie
Alan Riley - Bob
All other parts played by members of the cast
PRODUCTION TEAM
Writer/Director: Rachael Savage
Composer/Sound Editor: Janie Armour
Additional writing by: James Greaves and Alan Riley
Script Consultants: Janie Armour and Nick Moss
Advisors: Shefali Hollis, Lesley Tromans, Dave Harper, Ruth Davies, Pete D, Dr Maggie Keeble, Dr Lucy Martin, Richard White, Barry Goldman, Esther Ramsay-Jones, Emily Madsen, Hazel Ratcliffe, Jalesh Sanchania, Rinkoo Barpaga, Elaine Donnelly, Nick Hancock
Set/Costume Designer: Carl Davies
Mask Maker: Russell Dean
Lighting Designer: Matt Clutterham
Film/Projection Designer: Daniel Hill
Sound Designer: Sam Glossop
Production Manager: Daniel Hill
Production Videographer: Lily Coull
Production Assistant: Tisa Kliček
Tour Technician: Elliot Clark
Costume Supervisor/maker: Hannah Marshall
Wig Dresser: Alison Barlow
Photography: Graeme Braidwood Photography
Print Design: Sauce Creative Communications
Extras in London film: Stephen Hewson, Lucy Plant, Rosa Savage
OTHER INFO
RUNNING TIME: c. 70 mins (no interval)
FUNDERS: Arts Council England, Worcestershire County Council, The Leche Trust
CO-PRODUCERS: Corn Exchange, Newbury
CO-COMMISSIONERS: London International Mime Festival
SUITABILITY: Over 12 years