Brick by Brick is the community driven hub of Red Brick Theatre. We aim to create a platform in which we can build a collaborative sense of community within Manchester. Brick by Brick aims to showcase new talent in the art Manchester scene.
Love & Information - 2024
Someone sneezes. Someone can’t get a signal. Someone shares a secret. Someone sees Santa come down the chimney. Someone slices a frozen brain into segments. Someone’s not ready to talk. Someone is her brother’s mother. Someone hates irrational numbers. Someone told the police. Someone got fired via email. Someone got a terrible haircut. Someone watched Godzilla. Someone’s never felt like this before.
Caryl Churchill’s Love and Information paints a kaleidoscopic tapestry of human life at break-neck speed. More than a hundred characters try to make sense of what they know, in a world with inhibited human connection and vast information overconsumption.
This staggering revival of Churchill’s 2012 contemporary classic will be brought to life by an incredible ensemble of performers and directed by Red Brick Theatre’s Oliver Hurst as part of TAPP Fest 2024.
BRICK BY BRICK - NOV 2023
Performance Night #2, was created in collaboration with the University of Salford and presented at the New Adelphi Studio Theatre, Salford on 2nd and 3rd Novemeber 2023.
Brick by Brick gave the opportunity to 7 students and recent graduates to work with a professional theatre company, for many of them this was their first time doing so. From dramatic monologues to stand-up comedy, Brick by Brick offered something for everybody.
The project was kindly supported by the Salford Advantage Fund in association with the New Adelphi Theatre.
BRICK BY BRICK - JULY 2022
Performance Night #1, was presented in the arches of 53Two, Manchester on 25th and 26th July 2022, to sold out audiences.
The evening showcased the ineffable talent of eight recent graduates of Manchester and Salford based drama schools and universities. Featuring new-writing and classic texts, Brick by Brick provided the opportunity for our ensemble to show an audience what they’ve got!
The performance was an excellent way to kick-off the new Brick by Brick scheme and we were incredibly proud to be supported by 53Two’s 53New scheme.
Starring
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Callum Burbidge
Lightbulb by Callum Burbidge
Callum is a Yorkshire based actor and graduate of The Arden School of Theatre. He is currently appearing in ‘Everything I Know About Love’ on BBC iPlayer. Represented by Janet Hampson.
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Abbey Hayes
The Outside Dog by Alan Bennett
Abbey is currently studying MA Screen Acting at University of Salford. She has previously worked with Red Brick Theatre on their debut show SOUR MILK. Represented by Janet Hampson.
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Joseph Kippax
The Caretaker by Harold Pinter
Joseph is a Bolton based actor, training in Manchester. Graduating from University of Salford in 2018 he continues his training under the late David Johnson. He also recently played the role of Ben in Red Brick Theatre’s The Dumb Waiter.
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Kelsea Knox
BT by Kelsea Knox
Kelsea is an Irish actor living in Manchester, and a graduate of The Arden School of Theatre. Kelsea is excited to be back on the stage and sharing her new writing as part of Brick by Brick. Represented by CiekaBailey Associates.
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Arthur Loades
Notes for First Time Astronauts by Tom Wells
Arthur is a Hull based actor, currently studying at University of Salford. He has worked closely with Hull Truck Theatre’s Young Company for the past 10 years, and has also performed in ‘Human Resource’ at The Empty Space recently.
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George Miller
Sea Wall by Simon Stephens
George is a Manchester based actor and graduate of The Arden School of Theatre. Following his role as Gus in Pinter’s The Dumb Waiter, he is thrilled to be back working with Red Brick Theatre, this time without the Eccles cake. Represented by CiekaBailey Associates.
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Annie-Rose Tate
Mosquitos by Lucy Kirkwood
Annie-Rose is an actor from North Wales and a graduate of The Arden School of Theatre. Alongside acting Annie-Rose is a keen advocate for Chronic Illness awareness. Represented by Three’s A Crowd Management.
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Ifeoma Uzo
Julie by Polly Stenham
Ifeoma is a graduate of The Arden School of Theatre. Alongside working at 53Two, Ifeoma has also starred in ‘All the Rage’ and ‘Thinking Out Loud’ at the venue. She has also featured in short film ‘We are Here Today’.