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Greed Taking its inspiration from the great silent movies of the 1920’s, Greed is a story about marriage and money; the business of love and the love of business.
A dentist and his young wife face bankruptcy after a global healthcare giant sets up business next door. They are rescued from their plight after inadvertently discovering a miracle mouthwash, which promises perfect white teeth for life. The product is a nationwide hit and the young lovers soon become fabulously wealthy. But life is hard, and dentistry is not much easier - soon, holes start appearing in their marriage, their business ethics and their teeth.
Commissioned by BAC Opera. Developed at the National Theatre Studio and BAC.
Director Suzy Willson
Composer Paul Clark
Created by The Company
Original cast Sarah Cameron, John Paul Gandy, Jason Thorpe
2004 cast Marcello Magni replaces Jason Thorpe
Co-Writer John Binias
Lighting Aideen Malone
Design Sarah BlenkinsopSunday Times Critics Choice
With Greed, director Suzy Willson creates something quite magical... This is one of those small, perfectly formed shows in which the content has found entirely the right form.
The GuardianExquisitely realised.
Time OutThe latest from Clod Ensemble is a technically precise and perfectly executed piece of physical theatre... There is never a moment when the spectator feels anything less than totally engaged.
Total Theatre
The show is available for touring. For more information email info@fueltheatre.com
2004
Venues across England, Dublin, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Armenia & Bulgaria (with the British Council) and run at BAC
2003
Developed at the National Theatre Studio; previews at Bristol Old Vic and BAC; Edinburgh Fringe Festival as part of British Council Showcase 2003For details see biog page
