Essex Alumni & Friends matchfunded £250
By
Rory Thomas-Howes
Edinburgh
We are a graduate theatre company from East 15's BA Acting and Contemporary Theatre course, who have decided to take two amazing shows to two amazing venues at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2019. We focus on naturalistic stories reflecting contemporary issues in Britain, and we need your support to reach a wider audience.
Three startlingly handsome and effervescent individuals make up Paper Mug Theatre - Sebastian Gardner, writer of the award-winning I Lost My Virginity to Chopin's Nocturne in B Flat Minor who has never yet failed to drink three cups of coffee before 10am; Josh Tucker, director of A Partnership, and avid fan of any tea from an endangered rainforest you've probably never heard of; and Rory Thomas-Howes, writer of A Partnership who's happy with a strong builder's tea and a dash of soy milk. We're all trained actors, writers, directors and producers, happy to jump into any role and make our stories worth telling.
Edinburgh Fringe is an expensive festival (and a tough marketplace) for even one show. We succeeded in getting the shows to two of the Big Four venues - Gilded Balloon and Pleasance - which is an astonishing feat for a debut theatre company. We believe so much in the power of both our shows that we couldn't decide between them - they address underlying issues in British society that need attention.
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Receive a personal shout-out on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages, as a thank you for supporting - and treat yourself to a lovely cup of tea!
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Estimated delivery: 1 July 2019
Choose between either a signed 'A Partnership' poster or a signed 'I Lost My Virginity to Chopin's Nocturne in B-Flat Minor' poster. Guaranteed to brighten up any room, treehouse or underwater kingdom!
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Estimated delivery: 1 September 2019
You will receive a personalised thank you video, and a joke crafted by our very own funny-man, Sebastian Gardner, and performed by the three of us. It'll be funny. We promise. YOU WILL ALSO BE ENTERED INTO OUR BRONZE TIER RAFFLE, WITH THE CHANCE OF WINNING A VARIETY OF MYSTERY PRIZES.
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Receive a signed copy of posters for both shows! Talking points for your latest dinner party and a stylish new addition to your ever-growing Fringe theatre poster collection! (Wait, you don't have one? Well then it's time you started one!) YOU WILL ALSO BE ENTERED INTO OUR BRONZE TIER RAFFLE, WITH THE CHANCE OF WINNING A VARIETY OF MYSTERY PRIZES.
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Sebastian Gardner, famously one of the most dreadful artists this side of the Renaissance, will draw a unique portrait of you or a loved one to cherish for all eternity. YOU WILL ALSO BE ENTERED INTO OUR BRONZE TIER RAFFLE, WITH THE CHANCE OF WINNING A VARIETY OF MYSTERY PRIZES.
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Estimated delivery: 1 September 2019
Rory Thomas-Howes will proof-read any document of any choosing for you or someone you nominate - Rory is a professional proof-reader who usually charges £100+ for this service. Proof-reading can include dissertations, essays or business proposals. YOU WILL ALSO BE ENTERED INTO OUR BRONZE TIER RAFFLE, WITH THE CHANCE OF WINNING A VARIETY OF MYSTERY PRIZES.
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Estimated delivery: 1 August 2019
Rory Thomas-Howes, who has performed at the Globe Theatre and has a knack for Shakespearean poetry, will write a personalised sonnet on any topic of your choosing, for anyone you like. Yourself, your partner, your lovely nan - it's up to you! YOU WILL ALSO BE ENTERED INTO OUR SILVER TIER RAFFLE, WITH THE CHANCE OF WINNING A VARIETY OF MYSTERY PRIZES.
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Josh Tucker, musical prodigy currently starring in a one-man musical by acclaimed writer Tom Wells, will write and perform a personalised song just for you! You will be sent a video recording of the song - simply provide us with your name and what you'd like the song to be about, and he will make it happen for you! YOU WILL ALSO BE ENTERED INTO OUR SILVER TIER RAFFLE, WITH THE CHANCE OF WINNING A VARIETY OF MYSTERY PRIZES.
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Estimated delivery: 1 September 2019
You may choose either the picture by Sebastian Gardner, the sonnet by Rory Thomas-Howes or the song by Josh Tucker. You will also receive a Paper Mug Theatre mug, for all your warm (or cold) beverage needs. YOU WILL ALSO BE ENTERED INTO OUR GOLD TIER RAFFLE, WITH THE CHANCE OF WINNING A VARIETY OF MYSTERY PRIZES.
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As a group, we will provide a drawing by Sebastian Gardner, a sonnet by Rory Thomas-Howes and a song written by Josh Tucker and performed by all members of Paper Mug Theatre. You will also receive a Paper Mug Theatre mug. All personalised, all yours, forever and ever. YOU WILL ALSO BE ENTERED INTO OUR GOLD TIER RAFFLE, WITH THE CHANCE OF WINNING A VARIETY OF MYSTERY PRIZES.
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Receive a permanent 'thank you' acknowledgement in any printed material related to either 'A Partnership' or 'Chopin' - programs, published scripts and on our website! You will also receive a free ticket to both productions in Edinburgh, and a Paper Mug mug. YOU WILL ALSO BE ENTERED INTO OUR GOLD TIER RAFFLE, WITH THE CHANCE OF WINNING A VARIETY OF MYSTERY PRIZES.
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Estimated delivery: 1 July 2019
Receive a permanent 'thank you' acknowledgement in any printed material related to either 'A Partnership' or 'Chopin,' as well as a signed copy of both scripts and a poster of each show. You will also receive a free ticket to both productions in Edinburgh, and a Paper Mug mug. YOU WILL ALSO BE ENTERED INTO OUR GOLD TIER RAFFLE, WITH THE CHANCE OF WINNING A VARIETY OF MYSTERY PRIZES.
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Estimated delivery: 1 July 2019