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Finding Melania
A twisted dark comedy about the fascination and lure of masculine power and the women who submit all.
First Lady. Third Wife. 42% approval rating.
Melania – once an enigmatic beauty, now pretty much forgotten – is discovered years later living deep in the bowels of the White House. Holding on to her husband’s belief that they will one day return and Make It All Great Again, she welcomes an Audience with Melania to live out her memories, dreams and fantasies.
Finding Melania is a solo show, a twisted dark comedy about the fascination and lure of masculine power and the women who submit all. Merging dark clowning, surreal visual landscapes, and absurd comedy to explore the grotesque behind the glamorous facade of Melania Trump. Directed by Sarah Calver.
Creative team
Conceived & Performed by: Denise Stephenson
Director, Dramaturg, and Co-Deviser: Sarah Calver
Production Design: Sarah Calver & Evie Fehilly
Sound Design: Nicola T. Chang 張彤
Produced by Sam Campbell
Key Art: Émilie Chen & Louise Richardson
Photography: Jack Parker
‘Finding Melania’ was originally produced by Iskandar R. Sharazuddin & Ellandar Productions for Camden People’s Theatre SPRINT Festival 2021 and has been supported by Shoreditch Town Hall.
“One of the most amiably interactive shows, delivered with a lot of skill and thought through tightly constructed scenes and sharp improvisations.”
★★★★ The Scotsman
“She’s a strangely compelling presence, whether lovingly stroking the walls of the tiny room in which she’s performing or barking commands at the audience.”
The Stage
We encourage patrons to wear a mask while moving around the building and when seated in the theatre.
Seating is not socially distanced. The theatre is ventilated before and after every performance with regular and thorough cleaning of touch points. Hand sanitiser and face masks are available onsite.
Access
We regret that our theatre is up a flight of stairs with no wheelchair access available.
