7.5

Alien on Stage
Released
"In Dorset no one can hear you scream"
1h 26m
10/24/2020
en - GB
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!
Documentary
Science Fiction
Actors

Dave Mitchell
Show Director

Lydia Hayward
Lieutenant Ellen Ripley

Peter Lawford
Creature Designer / Special Effects Artist

Luc Hayward
Writer / Sound / Costume Design

Amie Wells
Crew Costume Design

Jacqui Roe
Science Officer Ash

John Elliot
Brett

Carolyn White
Lambert

Mike Rustici
Parker

Jason Hill
Captain Dallas

Susan Baird
Ash Stunt Double

Scott Douglas
Kane / Xenomorph

Penny Thorne
Voice of Mother

Raymond Hayward
Set Designer

Tom Bell
Self - Audience Member (uncredited)