SHEILA'S ISLAND

By Tim Firth. Directed by Kathy Gent
At The Rose Centre, Belmont.  
November 16 - 30, 2024

This hilarious and relatable comedy features an all-female cast and follows four middle-aged women as they tackle life’s challenges while trying to navigate their way out of the wilderness. With a mix of “The Office,” “Lord of the Flies,” and “Miranda,” Company Theatre’s November production is a must-see.

It’s Bonfire Night, and Sheila, Denise, Julie, and Fay, Team C in Pennine Spring Water’s annual team-building weekend, find themselves stranded on a Lake District island. Marketing Manager Sheila, unexpectedly chosen as team captain, must lead her team in creating weapons and a rescue flag while uncovering truths and navigating office dynamics.

Written by award-winning playwright Tim Firth, this play combines survival, friendship, and humour, promising to keep the audience laughing throughout.

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The Cast of Sheila's Island - making it real! 

The Cast of Sheila's Island - making it real! 


CAST

<b>Katie Fullard</b>

Katie Fullard

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Katie is an actress originally from the UK.

Since moving to New Zealand she has been part of the screen and theatre scene. On screen you can see her in Moments, The American Dream, Blind Bitter Happiness, Fraught and Second Chance.

Her performances in theatre include The Girl On The Train, The Welkin, Fleshies, and Beautiful Thing. This is Katie’s second Company Theatre show and is extremely excited to be part of this great team. 

<b>Marissa Willson</b>

Marissa Willson

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Marissa has played a variety of roles in local theatre including Shakespeare, Dickens and Agatha Christie. In 2021 she was in Speaking with Tongues which won best Drama at the ACTT Awards. In 2022 she started her run with Company Theatre and played Veronica Novak in God of Carnage for which she received a NAPTA nomination for Outstanding Leading Actress and has more recently been in Jerusalem and Rumours.



<b>Trudy Price</b>

Trudy Price

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Trudy is delighted to join the thrilling adventure that is Sheila's Island. This marks her second appearance with Company Theatre, following her  role in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Other recent highlights include playing Carol Strong in Catch Me If You Can with DeBase Theatre, Monica Wells in Rehearsal for Murder with Dolphin Theatre, and Belinda Blair in Noises Off with Papakura Theatre Company, where she was honoured with an ACTT award for Best Performer in a Supporting Role in a Comedy. Trudy extends her heartfelt thanks to Darrin, Lola, and Jude for their unwavering love and support.


<b>Lauren McLay</b>

Lauren McLay

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Lauren is an Auckland Based actor. She works as an Event Coordinator & donor support at Outward Bound NZ

This will be her first Company Theatre appearance.

Some of Lauren’s past work include:

Theatre: The Hand That Locks The Holding Pen (Fringe Featival), Cherish (Theatreworks), The Welkin (Pumphouse Theatre), Sham (Theatreworks) Sit On It (Auckland Theatre Company).

Screen: Shortland Street (TVNZ), I AM series (TVNZ), Birthday (Someday Six series).

Lauren is represented by Talent Banque. 



 

Production Crew

Director Kathy Gent | Production/Stage Manager Vettinia Ross | Assistant Stage Managers Lucus Laurent, Raine Gilchrist Set Design Victoria Grancheva  | Set Construction Manager  Sherry Berg | Set Construction Stephen Hood, Andrew Park, Tony Sandy, Scott Thomas, Suzy Sampson, Kathy Gent, Caroline Parker, Kate Finlay, Vettinia Ross, Anne Rimmer, Raine Gilchrist, Victoria Grancheva,  Fooruzan Jalali  Lighting  Design Scott Thomas | Sound Design  Kathy Gent, Matt Rust  Lighting and Sound Operation Stephen Hood, Scott Thomas  | Props Sarah Dettwiler, Vettinia Ross  | Set Painting (the Backdrop)  Sian Davis, Costumes Design Victoria Beynon | Costume Assistant Kate Finlay | Poster Design Trudy Price | Programme Sherry Berg | Advertising  Kathy Gent | Facebook, Instagram, Newsletter Stephen Hood | Website Sherry Ede | Facebook Video Suzy Sampson | Dialect Coach Michelle Male | Fight Diirector  Matt Smith | Voice Overs: Julie Collis, Duncan Preston | Billboards Placement  Alastair Fletcher, Stephen Hood | Box office Sarah Dettwiler, Kathy Gent | Bar Manager Alastair Fletcher | Front of House Lesley Hawkey | Photography  Kathryn Knobbs, Suzy Sampson 
Acknowledgements: The Clay Store, Devonport, Brett Marshall,  Jim Smethurst, Ian Cunliffe from Bayley's Real Estate -Devonport, Dils Funerals, The Rose Centre, Chloe Rigg, Torbay Theatre, Devonport Dry Cleaning, Flooring Xtra 

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