Getting Away From Sidney
Overview
Getting Away From Sidney - BBC TV documentary about Graeae, a touring theatre company of disabled actors (1981) The Arena arts TV programme which put Graeae Theatre Company on the map in 1981. In this documentary are scenes from Graeae's first show ""SIDESHOW"", and interviews with the very first and original company, which consisted of Richard Tomlinson, co-founder and director, and cast of six disabled actors (three men, and three women), Will Kennen, Jag Plah, Nabil Shaban (co-founder), Elane Roberts, Marion Saunders and Alex Lowe. This Arena documentary not only helped begin a revolution in disability arts and culture, but it was also directly responsible for Nabil Shaban being offered work in Channel Four's TV film ""Walter"", in the Royal Court theatre production of ""The Emperor"", and the part of Sil in Doctor Who ""Vengeance on Varos"". The Arena documentary was produced by Alan Yentob, and directed by Nigel Williamson.
Top-billed cast
- AAlex Lowe
- WWill Kennen
- MMarion Saunders
- EElane Roberts
- RRichard Tomlinson
- JJag Plah
- NNabil Shaban
Crew
- Director
- Nigel Williamson
- Producer
- Alan Yentob
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Getting Away From Sidney was directed by Nigel Williamson.
When was Getting Away From Sidney released?
Getting Away From Sidney was released in 1981.
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