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Whoop ‘n’ Wail Theatre Company in association with Women in Prison present the World Premiѐre of:

eXclusion

by

Ali Kemp & Deborah Klayman

When three women compete for release from prison, who should have the final say? The courts, the press, or the public? Tonight they discover their fate. Two will stay, one will go - who will get your vote?

Set in a women’s prison somewhere in the UK, eXclusion explores the reality of the criminal justice system through the relationships and experiences of three women. Surprisingly funny and moving, eXclusion uses live action, film and original music; showcasing the talents of a number of emerging artists.

Unwittingly the three women are placed at the centre of a reality show in which our audience will get the final say on their destiny. Telephone lines are crashing under the weight of people eagerly voting for reality TV, yet do they place just one vote for the people who will govern their lives? eXclusion brings society’s current obsession with celebrity culture into the theatre, highlighting the very real situation of women incarcerated today.

With a number of damning reports about existing institutions and debates about punishment versus rehabilitation in the media, we ask who is best placed to make the decisions that massively impact these women’s lives – the courts, the press or the public? If you are given the power to release one of these women, who will get your vote?

The Company
We founded Whoop ‘n’ Wail in January 2011, and have had a very busy year so far! eXclusion is our debut production, and in addition to co-writing the play we have taken on the task of raising the funds to produce it. Our company was founded with the intention of creating original drama which addresses issues surrounding incarceration, mental health and social justice. We aim to take our work to the widest possible audience and engage them directly.

Your Donation
eXclusion will première at the 2011 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and is produced in association with UK charity Women in Prison. We have invested personally in the project, covering the venue costs (£3500) but still need to raise £2000 to cover the costs of rehearsing, staging and publicising the production.

We are a new company, yet have already forged some fantastic links with charities and likeminded groups. This production already has a life beyond the festival, with performances scheduled at one of the country’s leading arts venues, which we are looking to develop into a UK tour. Help us realise our show’s full potential and make Edinburgh the springboard for the company’s ongoing success.

Many thanks,

Ali & Deborah
Whoop ‘n’ Wail Theatre Company

CAST

A: Ali Kemp
B: Jennifer Nicholas
C: Deborah Klayman

CREATIVES

Producers: Ali Kemp & Deborah Klayman
Director: Paul Taylor
Dramaturg: Andrew Raffle
Film & Motion Graphics: Rakesh Mohun
Graphic Design: Stewart Calladine
Original Costume Design: Anna Carlyle
Original Music: Mirja Breitholtz
Original Music (Additional): Susanna Klayman & David Milligan

SHOW DETAILS

Venue: Paradise in Augustine’s (Venue 152)
Dates: 16th - 28th August (not 22nd)
Time: 19:20-20:30
Box Office: 0131-510-0022
Tickets: www.edfringe.com

Press Contact: Deborah Klayman

We did it!

Posted on 07/08/2011

We reached our target!!! A big thank you to all who pledged to WeFund and all those who donated directly to us. Today we begin rehearsing in a proper rehearsal space today which you have helped to fund. Yippie!

2 days of WeFund to go

Posted on 04/08/2011

Well it has been a busy few days for us Whoop 'n' Wailers. A highlight has been to be featured on Public Reviews - check out my previous blog post. Paul has been in Edinburgh to kick off another show that he has directed - South Hill Park's One Fine Day (check this out if you are coming to Edinburgh) and so Jennifer, Debs and Ali have been rehearsing without him and are looking forward to showing him the fruit of their work on his return on Sunday. Ali has got the programme off the the printers. It is packed with info about the show, the company, ways to get involved with campaigns run by Women In Prison and the Prison Reform Trust as well as ads for some great organisations. Thank you to International House Trust Ltd for sponsoring this. Debs has been feverishly editing the voiceovers and Rakesh has been finishing the fantastic opening sequence for eXclusion. With two days to go on our WeFund project we are delighted with the pledges that we have received so far. We really hope that with your help we can get to our target amount. This is so important to us because with your support we can pay for a rehearsal space, which is already booked for next week and although we have made a great start in our front rooms, Debs' cat Lena, is just a little too keen to join in on the action! Please spread the word and help us to reach our target in the next 48 hours. Big love to you all. x

Check out this feature on us!

Posted on 04/08/2011

http://www.thepublicreviews.com/ed-fringe-interview-ten-minutes-with-whoop-%E2%80%98n%E2%80%99-wail-theatre-company/

We're getting there!

Posted on 31/07/2011

First and foremost a big thank you to all those who have so far pledged to fund eXclusion. With just 6 days and 11 hours left of our WeFund project, all those who wish to support eXclusion but just haven't got around to it yet, remember that all pledges, no matter how small, will add up to one great piece of theatre. 'So how is the show coming along?' we hear you cry. Well, due to the generosity of our team, who are all giving their time for free, all the pieces of the jigsaw are coming together beautifully. Paul, Jennifer, Debs and Ali have been busy rehearsing (in the slightly cramped conditions of Ali's front room - please help us fund a rehearsal space). Rakesh is putting the finishing touches to our films, which already look fantastic. Mirja has created yet another piece of original music and Stewart is creating more design magic for our poster. With two weeks to go until Paul, Jennifer, Debs and Ali pile into the car and head up north, there is much work to be done, but we are loving it and can't wait go get this show on the road.

eXclusion

Posted on 20/07/2011

Our WeFund project is now live! Please support us so that we can take eXclusion to the next level - all donations are gratefully received. Many thanks, Ali & Deborah Whoop 'n' Wail Theatre Company
Name Amount
Deborah Klayman 1,000
whoopnwail 295
Ali Kemp 170
Gus 100
Jacqueline 100
Frances Klayman 50
jblondie 50
Ali Kemp 50
Jairus 50
Anthony Pedley 25
Jean 25
Ellie 25
SueAndShaun 25
George Ross 25
widearmclapping 20
Ali Kemp 20
Ali Kemp 15
widearmclapping 10
jesmar 10
Ali Kemp 10
rachael.cowie 5
Name
whoopnwail
Jean
Jacqueline

104%

£2080 Wefunded
of £2000 Target
21 Wefunders
40 weeks 4 days ago

  1. Pledge £5 or more

    As a whooplet you receive:
    Our eternal gratitude.
    Thank you for helping to get the project off the ground!

  2. Pledge £10 or more

    As a whooper you receive:
    Our eternal gratitude.
    A very special mention on our Facebook page and Twitter.
    Thank you so much for your support, we couldn’t do it without you!

  3. Pledge £25 or more

    As a whoopster you receive:
    All of the above
    A signed limited edition postcard with thanks from the eXclusion cast
    A named or anonymous listing on our website as a bronze level supporter
    Thank you so much, you are helping us raise the bar – you’re amazing!

  4. Pledge £50 or more

    As a whooparama you receive:
    All of the above
    2 complimentary tickets to the show on a night of your choice
    A named or anonymous listing on our website as a silver level supporter
    Whoop! That is fantastically generous and we are very grateful!

  5. Pledge £100 or more

    As a whoopasaurus you receive:
    All of the above
    An eXclusion souvenir pack including official brochure, limited edition signed postcards and show badges.
    A named or anonymous listing on our website as a gold level supporter
    Whoop Whoop! You’ve really come through for us – we will never forget it!

  6. Pledge £500 or more

    As a whoopatron you receive:
    All of the above
    An additional pair of complimentary tickets for a night of your choice and discounts on further tickets
    A named or anonymous listing on our website as a platinum or corporate level supporter with a link to your/your company website
    A drink with the cast after the show for you and your guests (on us!)
    Whoop Whoop Whoop! We are so touched by your generosity and excited to meet you at the show – you are our hero!

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