STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF GIANTS
An autobiographical show about being a rockstar(‘s sister)
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?
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.
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
STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF GIANTS
is playing at the Traverse Theatre,
Edinburgh Festival Fringe from 25 July- 24 Aug.
