Enslaved by Dreams

1984

What was it that made a perfectly sensible woman of more than average intelligence take to her bed for 50 years? Inspired by Florence Nightingale, this play explodes a few myths about the angel of the Crimea. With irreverent humour and a passionate affection it celebrates the phenomenon that was Florence Nightingale and is every woman who navigates the treacherous waters of desire and duty, ambition and obligation, career and family.

Written by Chris Bowler

Cast

Sally Cranfield: Blue
Tamsin Heatley: Grey
Celia Gore-Booth: Cream

Production Team

Chris Bowler: Director
Gemma Jackson: Designer
Marion Weiss: Costumes
Steve Whitson: Lighting Designer
Karen Rabinowitz: Choreographer
Helen Glavin: Music
Sandy Bailey: Administration
Angela Stewart-Park: Graphics

Places and dates

Quay Theatre, Sudbury: 17/02/1984 - 18/02/1984
Warehouse Theatre, Croydon: 20/02/1984 - 22/02/1984
Old Town Hall Arts Centre, Hemel Hempstead: 24/02/1984 - 25/02/1984
I.C.A., London: 28/02/1984 - 10/03/1984
Stahl Theatre, Oundle School: 16/03/1984 - 17/03/1984
Bede Tower, Sunderland Polytechnic: 21/03/1984
Stanwix Arts Theatre, Carlisle: 22/03/1984 - 23/03/1984
Lipman Theatre, Newcastle Polytechnic: 26/03/1984
Cleveland College of Art and Design, Hartlepool: 27/03/1984
The Triangle, Aston University Arts Centre: 29/03/1984 - 31/03/1984
Chesterfield College of Arts and Design: 05/04/1984 - 06/04/1984
Tower Arts Centre, Winchester: 13/04/1984 - 14/04/1984
The Theatre, Chipping Norton: 17/04/1984 - 18/04/1984
Town Hall Studio, Swindon: 19/04/1984

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‘The play is dream-like – intriguing and disturbing in turn. Throughout the play there are dances – acrobatic ballets with teacups, stately waltzes and an Indian whirling dervish affair, all flying hair and ballooning skirts. The performances are sensitive and funny and Chris Bowler’s script is fresh and challenging.’
Nick Baker Times Educational Supplement March 1984