The Skriker
A play by Caryl Churchill
The Skriker (2016) was the first production staged by Little Scorpion Productions. It was conceived as an immersive experience in the underground basement space of Dunedin’s Athenaeum, with audiences and performers moving between several spaces.
The production won ‘Best Ensemble’ and was a finalist in the categories of ‘Show of the Year’, ‘Best Director’, ‘Best Use of Digital Technology’, ‘Emerging Talent’, ‘Best Costume’ and ‘Outstanding Innovation’ at the 2016 Dunedin Theatre Awards.
Principal Cast
Kimberley Buchan as THE SKRIKER
Millie Cossou as LILY
Katie Morrie as JOSIEEnsemble (in order of appearance)
Jasper Ririnui as BOGLE / WOMAN WITH KELPIE
Mac Veitch as JOHNNY SQUAREFOOT / SPRIGGAN
Peter Croft as KELPIE
Amadea Prisco as WOMAN WITH BUCKET
David Cooper as YALLERYBROWN / BUSINESSMAN
Kate Avery as PASSERBY
Anisha Hensley-Wilson as GREEN LADY / BLACK ANNIS
Jacinta Compton as GIRL WITH TELESCOPE / GREAT-GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER
Cameron Early as BROWNIE / RAWHEADANDBLOODYBONES
Shani Fleck as DEAD CHILD / LOST GIRL
Jenny Newstead as FAIR FAIRY / Jenny Greenteeth
Lily Maria as DARK FAIRY
Hahna Briggs as BLACK DOG / Great GRANDDAUGHTER
Gabby Golding as NELLIE LONGARMS / BUSINESSWOMAN
Brian Wheeler as RADIANT BOY
Helen Fearnley as HAG
Crew and Creative Team
Produced and directed by Kerry Lane
Technical design by Craig Storey
Costumes by Sofie Welvaert
Movement direction by Hahna Briggs
Stage management by Miguel Nitis
Props management by Elena Oberdries
Promotional material by Whina Pomana and Craig Storey
General crew: Elena Oberdries
Promotional photo and videography by Miguel Nitis, Paul Allen and Craig Storey.