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'The Black Stuff'
A Musical about Rubber!
A quirky musical about a scientific discovery that made rubber ducks, cars, global communication, and even space travel possible!
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Based on true events: In a race against his rivals and battling incredible odds, Charles Goodyear turned natural rubber into a useful product that revolutionised industries around the world. But it took everything he had, and his children's lives hung in the balance.
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Meanwhile, his wife Clarissa faced the age-old struggle of women everywhere in this patriarchal society - the fight to have her voice heard. 

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Balancing cheeky humour and dark storytelling, “The Black Stuff” is the tale of a bankrupt button-maker who became one of the most important inventors of all time – and the terrible cost of his obsessive ambition.

"Wonderful...I didn't expect it to be quite so comical and enjoyable"
​Rony Robinson, BBC Radio Sheffield
'Rubber' (Opening Number)
Charles Goodyear & Rubber Products
'When the Weather is Mild'
'Foul Rumours'
Narrator manifests Charles perceptions of Rival 'Hancock'
'Harry Dies'
'Rubber Reprise' (Finale)
Lioness Production Team (Holl Morrell & Liz Kearney)
Photo Credit: Shay Rowan
REVIEWS & QUOTES
                                                          ☆☆☆☆
​"Morrell's score and lyrics are bright, breezy, and a bit off-centre to keep things entertaining throughout...The cheeky and brash approach is hugely appealing and highly informative...Thought-provoking and entertaining"
                                              Manchester Theatre Awards
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​"A fun and enthralling musical tale...
​We must applaud the amazing work of Holl Morrell who crafted the book and script for the production, and what a book it was. A fine collection of insanely catchy songs from ballads to rap... incredible vocals... This original musical has so much potential and is already showing why people should sit down and listen"
                                                         MCR Review

"Musically very strong with a soaring and contemporary musical theatre score"
                                                    Number Nine Reviews

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"It's a big story to tell... however, Kearney's direction and Morrell's writing are certainly up to the challenge. Both the music and lyrics are accomplished, professional, and highly enjoyable. Not only are the songs very catchy, but Morrell shows a real talent for revealing character development musically...
Stylish and infectious...Sassy and charismatic...an accomplished and highly enjoyable debut."
                                                    Hannah Kate, SheWolf

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"In terms of narrative, it is as easy to follow as it is entertaining and educational. This is helped by the songs used to keep it flowing. The catchy lyrics and melodies help the characters emotions jump off the page. However, they do not detract the audience the drama of the piece, adding to the perfect balance of grit and comedy."
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                                             Emma Gullon, Curious Reviews
CONTACT
​lionesstheatre@gmail.com
Creative Producer
Liz Kearney: 07527 881 391
(not available Sun)
Executive Producer
 Holl Morrell: 07974 479 706
​(not available Tues & Weds)
MARKETING PLAN
​We use a combination of approaches:
  • A YouTube trailer, dedicated website, frequent posts on Facebook and Twitter, and a blog, along with more traditional marketing such as posters and flyers.
  • We endeavour to secure local radio and TV interviews in the run-up to each performance, and have been interviewed on BBC Radio Sheffield as well as a number of community radio stations.
  • We send out frequent press releases to the Press Association and local newspapers and magazines, and add events to various online listings.
  • Where discounted ticket offers are available, we post these in relevant Facebook groups to ensure a healthy crowd and build buzz about the event.
  • For events local to us, we 'exit flyer' events with a similar target audience, and for venues further away, we run paid advertising campaigns through Facebook.
TECH SPEC
Touring Company
5 x Performers
1 x Sound Technician
1 x Director

SFX
Mixing desk (near lighting desk)
4x XLR inputs (fed from stage)
2x jack inputs (fed from stage)
A further 2x jack or RCA inputs

​Our technician triggers all sound cues from her laptop. For venues without technical equipment, we can bring our own small PA setup and work without lighting.


LX
Programmable lighting desk
Cold & warm wash
2x fresnel
1x profile
1x floorcan or 2x side booms stands
Tech script available​
Space & Venue
End on or thrust
Raked seating preferred
Min. 5m x 3m stage space

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Get in/out
Get in min. 2 hours (5 preferred)
Get out: 1 hour
Technician required for get-in


Set & Props

​We require the venue to provide:
  • Flats
  • Small table
  • 2x chairs
We bring: 1 tall cupboard,
a number of small props,
& 1 digital piano

Storage space required at venue between shows
OTHER
Run-time: 90 minutes with interval

Age: Recommended 11+
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