PAST PRODUCTIONS


“Wilting”

Wilting is a short film written and directed by Ben Caplan and filmed in London in 2010.

 
Synopsis:

Kate has been living in London for the past seven months. She moved into an estate and started working at a nearby hospital. Kate is a clinical psychologist working for social services and has very little time in her life for anything else. Today is Kate’s Birthday and the day starts like any other but as the stresses of the day start to take their toll the cracks begin to show.

 Cast includes Keeley Forsyth

 
 "Park Life"

Written and Directed by Ben Caplan in 2009.

An Old Man reminisces on his life whilst watching people in the park.

This is a short film I directed for the Virgin Media Short Film Competition.

Starring the late John Burgess.

“Oh dear, that made me cry!! what a lovely film”

Watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBQNErKiVyk

 

"The Collector"

by John Fowles Adapted by Mark Healy

2nd - 22nd August 2007 
The Underbelly, Edinburgh 

26th August - 20th September 2007 Arcola, London

Obsessed butterfly collector Frederick abducts and imprisons young art student Miranda . . . only to discover the sheer gulf between fantasy and reality.

 "Overall, this is an excellent two hander that stands out because of its fine, and eerie, central performances. Fleischman’s self-pitying voice will haunt your sleep for some time to come, while Humphrey’s growing frustration and fear leave a deep impression." - The Stage

“As a theatrical experience, The Collector is faultless” British Theatre Guide

 " ***** AMAZING! - This piece of theatre is utterly amazing! The best play I have seen in a very long time. I loved it that much I went twice in my week visit! The two performers were just outstanding, and totally convincing in their roles. The claustrophobic atmosphere in the room could have been sliced in two due to their performances, and the audience were mezmorised by the happenings on stage. Hugely well worth a view." - Matthew Dodsworth, United Kingdom

 

"Everything Is Illuminated"

14th September - 14 October 2006 
Hampstead Theatre, London

Directed By Rachel O'Riordan

Based on the novel by Jonathan Safran Foer, Adapted by Simon Block

 

"A work of substance - well acted and staged with deft economy" - The Guardian

"Simple yet immensely powerful ideas, presented with shattering lucidity" - The Times