'The Price' Wild Things Drama 15 Minute Response Piece to 'The Effect'

Play With Fire productions are so proud and excited to once again be partnering with Wild Things Drama, who are as we speak devising a 15 minute response piece to our upcoming production 'The Effect' at Oldham Coliseum, showing the 25th, 26th and 27th of September (tickets available here - www.coliseum.org.uk/plays/the-effect/) and will show each night before the main production.

Wild Things Drama have schools in Oldham, Manchester and Denshaw. They understand that everyone learns differently.  Their sessions are structured so that each individual is allowed to learn at their own pace and in their own way.  They offer acting, singing and dance classes for young people from age 3-18 in the Oldham area.  Students are involved productions, showcases,  LAMDA acting examinations and community events, such as this exciting collaboration with PWF. 

For more information on Wild Things Drama as well as how you can join visit their website here - http://www.wildthingsdrama.co.uk/join-us

The Piece 

If parliament approve Max’s Law, all UK adults will be on the organ donor register from 2020, unless they ‘opt-out’. But if this weren’t the case & your child was ill, what price would you pay to cure them? “The Price” investigates a possible future & the cost of a human life.

The piece revolves around a dystopian future where organ donation has become monetised and commodified. It centres around two characters at either ends of the harvesting process, and looks at the implications of creating profit from human organ donation. 

Rehearsals are already underway and the group have been exploring the theme over the course of the last 4 weeks. The piece is entirely devised and scripted by the team, and feeds off of their own reactions to 'The Effect'.

Meet the Team 

The cast is made up of five young actors and young director Lily Bills, all members of Wild Things Drama. 

Lily Bills // Director 

Lily is an actress and singer and has been a member of Wild Things Drama for 10 years. She has performed in many, many productions with the group, as well as taking part in community performances, musicals, and, more recently, professional acting work for Wild Thing’s sister company ‘Acting Up.’ Lily is currently represented by acting agent Lucia Victoria and is starting her degree in Drama at Liverpool JMU this September. She is thrilled to have been asked to write and direct this performance, as these are her other areas of interest.

Kendra Marshall // Mrs Williams 

​Kendra is a talented actress, singer and dancer who is currently studying dance and music for her GCSE’s and hopes to attend Pendleton Sixth Form College next year to study Musical Theatre. Kendra has attended Wild Things Oldham since the school opened 2 and a half years ago, performing in multiple shows and completing (most recently) her level 5 LAMDA (acting) exam. She has also appeared in shows such as Oliver at the Gracie Fields Theatre, Romeus and Juliet at the Oldham Coliseum and Big:The Musical at The Met Bury.

Tiahna Williams // Nurse 1

​Tiahna joined Wild Things Oldham last year, and has so far taken part in 2 of our shows, as well as completing her Grade 3 LAMDA (acting) exam this year. She is a keen dancer and singer and has also taken part in numerous community performances, including Dance Splash! at The Oldham Coliseum and more recently a birthday celebration showcase for Maggie’s Cancer Care Centres. Tiahna is excited to be involved in this production to gain confidence and experience on stage.

Mia Lee // Nurse 2

​Mia is an actor/singer who is currently studying Drama at GCSE level. She has been in a number of plays with Wild Things Drama School and National Theatre Connections, with productions at the Lowry, Oldham Coliseum and HOME Theatre. She is also currently in the progress of completing her grade 6 LAMDA. Mia is keen to dive into this new devising project and is excited to perform.

Rebecca Blundell // Donor Number 6

​Rebecca is an actor/dancer. She has been in a number of plays with Wild Things Drama School over the years, including sharing the role of 'Alice' in 'Alice in Wonderland' with her twin sister Olivia! Rebecca has recently completed her grade 4 LAMDA acting exam.  She is excited to be part of this devised project with Play with Fire at the Oldham Coliseum theatre.

Olivia Blundell // Kerry, Head of Marketing

​Olivia is an actor/dancer. Olivia has appeared in numerous show with Wild Things Drama School over the years, most recently in the role of Jane Banks in Wild Things' devised Christmas show 'After Mary.  Olivia has recently completed her grade 4 LAMDA acting exam and is looking forward to performing on the main stage at the Coliseum in 'The Price'.

'The Price' will be shown each night before 'The Effect' at 7pm. Any ticket bought for the performance includes both shows. Play With Fire Productions and Wild Things Drama look forward to welcoming you to Oldham Coliseum in September! 

Photos courtesy of Mark Russell