THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Written and Composed by JASON ROBERT BROWN
Originally Produced for the New York stage by Arielle Tepper and Marty Bell Originally produced by Northlight Theatre Chicago, IL
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This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) STREAMING IS PRESENTED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI) LONDON, UK All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI. mtishows.co.uk
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Saturday 15 - Sunday 23 May 2021
ShowShare at Stream.Theatre
CAST
Cathy Hiatt - Danielle Smith
Jamie Wellerstein - Keiran Whelan-Newby
PRODUCTION TEAM
Accompaniments - Felix Surbe
Streaming Platform - ShowShare at Stream.Theatre
Sound Recording and Editing - Timothy Neville, Black Owl
Professional Photography and Videography - Gina Fernandes
Final Video Editing - Keiran Whelan-Newby
Artwork Design and Programme - Ed Geraghty Graphic Design
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Additional Photography and Video - Pamela Raith and Dave Morris
Bridal Gown and Bouquet Donation - Bridal Reloved, Leicester
Head Shot Photography - SW Photography and Gina Fernandes
Felix Surbe Management - Andrew Hopkins and WMTO Management
Recording Studio Venue - Hannah Colk and Robert Hall Memorial Baptist Church
ABOUT THE SHOW
One piano …. two sides of a love story …. five years.
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KW Productions proudly presents a digitally reimagined production of Jason Robert Brown’s Drama Desk Award winning musical. The Last Five Years is an emotionally powerful and intimate portrayal of two New Yorkers who fall in and out of love over the course of five years. Featuring the award winning songs Still Hurting, The Next Ten Minutes, If I Didn’t Believe in You and Goodbye Until Tomorrow.
The Last Five Years contains adult themes and occasional strong language.
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Running Time - approx 85 minutes (no interval)
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This production was filmed and recorded on location at Robert Hall Memorial Baptist Church, Leicester; Oakham Park, Rutland Water and various places in and around Uppingham Town Centre.
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Please note: This production followed all UK Government Guidance regarding people working safely in the performing arts sector during COVID-19.
MUSICAL NUMBERS
Still Hurting - Cathy
Shiksa Goddess - Jamie
See I'm Smiling - Cathy
Moving Too Fast - Jamie
A Part of That - Cathy
The Schmuel Song - Jamie
A Summer in Ohio - Cathy
The Next Ten Minutes - Cathy & Jamie
A Miracle Would Happen/ When You Come Home - Jamie & Cathy
Climbing Uphill - Cathy
If I Didn't Believe in You - Jamie
I Can Do Better Than That - Cathy
Nobody Needs to Know - Jamie
Goodbye Until Tomorrow/ I Could Never Rescue You - Cathy & Jamie
REVIEWS
“4* an impressively constructed hybrid show/concert/movie......it has all the attributes of many professionally based online pieces and Keiran, Danielle and their small team can be proud of pushing the boundaries and taking non-professional theatre forward into a new dimension” (John Chapman, Sardines Magazine)
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“KW Productions are a leading light in amateur shows.... an impressive soundtrack of multiple genres” (Paul Towers, Reviews from Paul’s Pen)
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"3* Strong performances, bags of creativity and a huge amount of work..... KW Productions cannot be faulted for the scale of their ambition in tackling ‘The Last Five Years’....particularly in the midst of the pandemic” (Kathryn McAuley, East Midlands Theatre)
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“enthusiastic, raw, emotionally charged and intense production..... Danielle Sanders and Keiran Whelan-Newby equally match each other vocally tackling a variety of musical styles with confidence and power” (Lynette Watson)
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“Danielle Sanders as Cathy Hiatt and Keiran Whelan-Newby as Jamie Wellerstein… have fine voices and interpret the songs beautifully....... we owe a huge debt of gratitude to Keiran, Danielle and their team for bringing this fine show to our homes in these still-dark times. It's well worth a look!” (Alex Wood, NODA East Mids Regional Editor)
PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
PROGRAMME
©Ed Geraghty Designs
