STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF GIANTS
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An autobiographical show about being a rockstar(‘s sister)
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It’s the early noughties and Lucie Barât is fresh out of drama school busy auditioning for laxative-ads and flipping burgers. While in the next room of their shared flat, cult Indie band The Libertines are rising to dizzying fame. But what about being the frontman’s sister?
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While her brother’s band skyrockets to stardom gaining a chaotic rock’n’ roll reputation, Lucie can’t get signed. Dodging exes, sycophants , unwanted advances and drinking dry the free bar, Lucie is forced to question her failures. And her sexuality.
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Featuring original music from Lucie co-written with Carl Barât and Pete Doherty, Standing In The Shadows Of Giants is a whirlwind of hilarity, chaos, addiction and awkward self-discovery.
Written and Performed by Lucie Barât
Co-Production- Daisy Hale, The Hale & Traverse Theatre
Director - Bryony Shanahan
Designer - Amelia Jane Hankin
Co-Sound Designers - Alexandra Faye Braithwaite & Russell Ditchfield
Stage Manager - Lee Davis
Artwork Photographs - Corinne Cummings
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STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF GIANTS
is playing at the Traverse Theatre,
Edinburgh Festival Fringe from 25 July- 24 Aug.
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