Framed!

Sonning Eye, Oxfordshire, England

Dinner

Jazz

20 JANUARY - 26 FEBRUARY 2011

Framed
A Thriller by MARTIN STERLING

When Judy meets Sam on an internet dating service, she believes she has met the perfect man for her. It’s taken her a long time to trust any man again after being so badly betrayed by her husband Nick, an international drugs dealer. Sam appears to be everything Judy wants and needs.

The happy twosome decide to go away for a holiday. For how long? Well, say for just a weekend. Where? There’s this cottage in Norfolk. Isn’t it a bit isolated? Yes, but how romantic. Ideal for just the two of us. Ideal, yes. Until slowly Judy begins to realize that perhaps Sam is not the man she thought he was.

Framed! is a psychological murder mystery full of enough twists and turns to keep us on the very edge of our seats. A genuine thriller with traditional frightening ingredients such as a remote cottage, wind-swept vistas, thunderstorms, threatening silhouettes at the windows, bodies buried in the garden … but ending with a real, modern contemporary twist.

“Faultless” – The Stage

“10 out of 10” – BBC

“This very fast-moving thriller is a successful, uncanny and spicy cocktail of intrigue, humour and topical issues” – EDP

DON’T MISS THIS CHILLER-THRILLER!

PHILIP DUNBAR (Tar) Philip returns to The Mill, for which he has a particular affection. He trained at Central School of Speech and Drama. His first job was with Prospect Productions followed by repertory at Dundee, Ipswich, Nottingham, Newcastle and Glasgow. He was a member of the RSC appearing in RICHARD II, HENRY V, HENRY VI, MAN IS MAN, THE CHANGELING, and JAIL DAIRY OF ALBIE SACHS among others. He played French in DIRTY LINEN in the West End, Duval in MAN AND SUPERMAN at the Royal National Theatre, was in THE VISIT at Chichister and RICHARD II and CORIOLANUS for The Alemeida at Shorditch. Some, among many of his television appearances from the mists of time, are THE AVENGERS, Z CARS, ON THE BUSES and TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED. More recent television work includes THE PROJECT, MACBETH, EAST LYNN, ANYBODIES NIGHTMARE, PD James’ DEVICES AND DESIRES, and NATURAL LIES. Recent films include AMAZING GRACE, THE FOREIGNER, THE FOOTBALL FACTORY and NO ORDINARY TRIFLE.

SALLY ANN MATTHEWS (Judy) Sally Ann trained at Oldham Theatre Workshop and since then has worked prolifically. Often best known for playing Jenny Bradley in CORONATON STREET, Alison in WATERLOO ROAD and Sandra Briggs in EMMERDALE. Theatre work includes: MUMS THE WORD, THE BUSINESS OF MURDER, LIVING TOGETHER, TABLE MANNERS, PRESENT LAUGHTER, KILLING TIME, TURN OF THE SCREW, DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER, THE PASSION/DOOMSDAY, THE SUICIDE, ANTHONY AND CLEOPATRA, BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS, MY FAT FRIEND and many more, plus a large variety of principle roles in pantomime. Other Film and TV work includes: BRASSED OFF, BEING HUMAN, DOCTORS, THE CATHERINE TATE SHOW, HEARTBEAT, THE ROYAL, COURTROOM, SPARKHOUSE, WHERE THE HEART IS, CLOCKING OFF, CITY CENTRAL, DALZIEL AND PASCOE, WING AND A PRAYER, COMMON AS MUCK, STAY LUCKY, HETTY WAINTHROPP INVESTIGATES, THE BILL. Sally Ann featured in ANTHONY AND CLEOPATRA, CARR LANE KARTERS, MY DAD’S A BORING NERD all for BBC Radio 4.

CHRIS PAVLO (Nick) Chris’ many Shakespeare credits include UK and worldwide tours of HAMLET and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. He played Paul in ABSENT FRIENDS at the Mill at Sonning and has appeared many times at the Edinburgh Festival. Recent TV includes BBC1’s MY FAMILY and CBBC’s series, STUPID. Amongst other TV: BBC2’s COMEDY NATION, seven series of THE WAY IT IS for Radio 4 and BBC1, a ‘red-herring’ murderer in ITV’s COMMANDER II, and a psychiatric doctor in BBC1’s THE TEACHER. Films include Steven Segal’s OUT FOR A KILL, bible-epic JEREMIAH, bodice-rippers A WEDDING IN THE COUNTRY and LEGACY OF LOVE, STRONG LANGUAGE and BAFTA winner, THE BANKER. Chris also won the BBC Green Light Award for writing & performing BBC2’s critically acclaimed THE HARRINGHAM HARKER. He recently completed a second term with BBC’s Radio Drama Company; amongst hundreds of credits: sci-fi PLANET B, Sony-nominated CONCRETE COW and THE MALTBY COLLECTION.

JULIE TEAL (Ann) THEATRE: Julie has previously performed in CONFUSIONS, JUST BETWEEN OURSELVES, CHASE ME COMRADE and THERE GOES THE BRIDE for The Mill at Sonning. Other theatre credits include THE THUNDERBOLT, DIANA OF DOBSONS and SKIN GAME (Orange Tree Theatre); HAYFEVER and ABANDONMENT (York Theatre Royal); DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER (Royal & Derngate, Northampton); A BEDFULL OF FOREIGNERS, DEATH AND THE MAIDEN, DIAL M FOR MURDER, TAKING STEPS and ASHES (Palace Theatre, Westcliff); SCROOGE (Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham); THREE MEN IN A BOAT and WIZARD OF OZ (Theatre Clwyd); (Liverpool Playhouse); BARE NECESSITIES (Cheltenham, Everyman); HAYFEVER (National Tour); ONE FOR THE POT (No. 1 Tour); TURKEY TIME (Bristol Old Vic) and YOU NEVER CAN TELL (Dundee Rep). TV and FILM includes HONEST, DOCTORS, WAKING THE DEAD, HUSTLE, CASUALTY, 20 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU’RE 30, A TOUCH OF FROST, FOOTBALLERS’ WIVES, THE BILL, TOUCH EVIL, EASTENDERS, FOOD OF LOVE, HOLDING ON, SHE’S OUT, CLASS ACT and THE CHIEF

NICK WARING (Sam) Nick is delighted to be back at the Mill, fond memories here include SEPARATE TABLES with Tony Valentine, STRICTLY MURDER, THE WAITING GAME and numerous Gala events. Theatre includes tours of Romeo in ROMEO & JULIET and D'artagnan in THE THREE MUSKETEERS, Konstantin in THE SEAGULL for which he was nominated for the Ian Charleson Award. West End includes Simon Bliss in HAYFEVER (Wyndhams), Backbite in SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL, narrator in UNDER MILKWOOD (Arts), Lord Alfred Douglas in THE TRIALS OF OSCAR WILDE (Gielgud), STAR QUALITY with Penelope Keith (Apollo), Sergeant Trotter in THE MOUSETRAP and Caesar in ANTHONY AND CLEOPATRA with Vanessa Redgrave (World Tour). This year Nick has played Algernon in IMPORTANCE, DOLLS HOUSE and no1 tours of EDWINA BLACK and running around in a dress in CHARLEY'S AUNT. Nick was awarded the “star performance of the year” in 2009 for a tour of THE BUSINESS OF MURDER. Television includes: CASUALTY, HARRY ENFIELD, HOLBY, DOCTORS, LONDON’S BURNING, OUT OF THE PAST. Films: WHEN SATURDAY COMES, MERCHANT OF VENICE, BIG PANTS.

IAN MASTERS (Director) Ian’s first directing debut was a play called BECK at the King's Head Theatre, Islington, which starred the late Hugh Lloyd and was chosen as a platform production at the Royal National Theatre. He went on to direct an award-winning production of THE ORANGE PENGUIN at the Edinburgh Festival. This was followed by a production for the BBC World Service which toured Europe, THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS. He then directed THE MATING GAME starring Barbara Windsor and the late Terry Scott. Many touring productions followed. He directed for the late Derek Nimmo's Far East Touring Company, including ONLY WHEN I LAUGH with William Gaunt and and Simon Ward, ABIGAIL'S PARTY and DO NOT DISTURB starring Gerald Harper. He directed a national tour of THE BUSINESS OF MURDER which starred Sally Ann Matthews, Todd Carty and Nick Waring and SEE HOW THEY RUN with Jeffrey Holland. He has directed many pantomimes all over the country, the most recent being SNOW WHITE at Woking (currently running, starring Gareth Gates and Claire Sweeney). Last year he directed Mickey Rooney in CINDERELLA. He has appeared in over 100 plays for BBC Radio 4 and has also written for radio, television and the theatre. Two farces LOSING THE PLOT and LOVE AT A PINCH: a TV sit-com and two long running series for the BBC World Service. He is delighted to be back at the Mill to direct his nineteenth production here.

TERRY PARSONS (Set Designer) Terry has designed thirty-seven productions in London’s West End including GREASE, SOUTH PACIFIC, SWEET CHARITY, SOME LIKE IT HOT, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN with Tommy Steele, SILLY COW with Dawn French, A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE with Topol, MIRANDA with Penelope Keith and UNDERNEATH THE ARCHES. Well known for his pantomime designs, among them lavish versions of CINDERELLA for Stanley Baxter and MOTHER GOOSE for Danny La Rue, Terry’s more recent credits include PETER PAN with Henry Winkler, CINDERELLA with Mickey Rooney and this Christmas a spectacular new production of DICK WHITTINGTON starring Barbara Windsor. His numerous other credits include LES MISERABLES, MARY POPPINS, SHOWBOAT, and HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL (Denmark), THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE (Regent’s Park), THE SURPRISE PARTY with Matthew Kelly, Sian Phillips’s concert costumes for MARLENE (Broadway), and PROOF, LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES (Vienna). Previous designs at Sonning include A PASSIONATE WOMAN, SHADY BUSINESS and A FOOT IN THE DOOR.

JANE KIDD (Costume designer) Jane who is our Resident Costume Designer, trained in Fashion Design at Berkshire College of Art. She freelanced in knitwear and dress design for five years before joining The Mill as Wardrobe Mistress, and enjoys making a variety of both period and modern costumes of which she has made many whilst at the Mill.

MATTHEW BISS (Lighting Designer) Matthew is currently working as Technical Manager at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts in Maidenhead and is delighted to be invited back to The Mill to light FRAMED! A few of his numerous previous designs at The Mill, include SEPARATE TABLES, A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY, DEADLY MURDER, THE ODD COUPLE, HOLIDAY SNAP, THAT OLD FEELING, WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS, LOVE FROM A STRANGER, IF I WERE YOU, I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES, SPRING AND PORT WINE, TWO INTO ONE and A BEDFULL OF FOREIGNERS.

SALLY HUGHES (Artistic Director) Sally spent her early years in Venezuela and Argentina. On returning to England, graduated from Webber Douglas Academy and was first employed as an actress in COMING OF AGE (National Tour); ARE YOU NOW? (Bush); CATCHPENNY TWIST (King’s Head) etc. In 1984 she took over as Artistic Director of The Mill. Productions she directed here include: THE RAINMAKER, STEPPING OUT, FRENCH WITHOUT TEARS and many more. Also directed PASTIMES (National Tour); BAREFOOT IN THE PARK (Jermyn Street Theatre). As a performer she appeared in The Mill’s productions of: DAMES AT SEA (Royal Gala); A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY – The Story of Doris Day (also at Wilton’s, London); TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS (director, Alvin Rakoff); ALPHABETICAL ORDER and THE HEIRESS (director Anthony Valentine) etc. TV appearances include KEEPING UP APPEARANCES, LAURA AND DISORDER, LATE EXPECTATIONS, MULBERRY, BRUSH STROKES, DON’T WAIT UP, KIDNAPPED ABROAD, etc. She became Managing Director of The Mill in 2002.

MARTIN STERLING (Playwright) Martin was born in Manchester in 1962. He became a writer and journalist after a successful career in banking before joining CORONATION STREET’S BAFTA winning creative team as a writer and storyliner in 2004. To date, he has worked on more than 1600 consecutive episodes including the recent record-breaking 50th anniversary week. Martin dedicates Framed to his mother, Dorothy.

Production:
Production Manager -	Joan Farnese
Stage Manager -	James Neal
Chief Electrician -	Nathan Caples
Wardrobe Mistress -	Jane Kidd
Deputy Stage Managers -	Karen Brown & Lottie Cousins
Assistant Stage Manager -	Sky Barnes
Technician -	Emma Malley
Scenic Artist -	Tony Eden
Technical Assistant -	Simon Graves
Wardrobe Assistant -	Evelyn Fidler
Dressers -	Ann Baker, Lynn Hinton, Catherine Bristow, Terry Bartholomew, Karen Vass
Theatre Production Photography -	Norman Weston