Smörgåsbord
Directed by
Scott Le Crass & Jacob Wolstencroft
"A love story that packs in as many laughs as it does feels"
"Thought provoking, tender and touching"
"A beautiful gay play dealing with real modern day issues"
"Beautifully written, expertly crafted and lovingly portrayed. Go see it!"
"I only cried 3 times"
"Emotional performances ground this new and original play" - Attitude Magazine ⭐⭐⭐⭐
A queer love story rocked by a life-altering decision.
When Patrick asks Charlie to take their relationship to the next stage Charlie has a revelation that will lead the couple to make a decision from which there’s no turning back.
Through 3 different timelines; a therapy session, the formation of their relationship, and a mountain hike, Smörgåsbord tells the story of a queer relationship and wrestles with the arguments surrounding assisted dying; the emotional & the legal, ultimately challenging the characters and the audience to question their stances on the topic.
Creative Team
Scott Le Crass
Director
Credits include- Rose(West End), Elmer(No 1 UK/International tour), Jab(Finborough Theatre), Toxic(HOME, Manchester), Buff(Plymouth Theatre Royal/Edinburgh Fringe), The Mad Gay King(King’s Head Theatre), Country Music(Omnibus Theatre), Sid(Arts Theatre/UK tour).
Jacob Wolstencroft
Co-Director
Jacob Wolstencroft is a Queer theatre artist, director and choreographer originally from Vancouver, Canada. His recent credits include THOUGHT MONSTER, a shape-shifting journey through a teenager’s experience living with Pure OCD (The Hope Theatre), WITH LOVE, JULIET, a Shakespearean glimpse into Queer loneliness (The Tramshed Theatre), and an Actor-Musician production of the bluegrass musical BRIGHT STAR (Garner Theatre Productions - Toronto, Canada). He has an MA in Directing from Rose Bruford College.
Katie Jackson
Producer & Dramaturg
Katie graduated from RADA in 2014 with a foundation degree in Technical Theatre and Stage Management. They went on to work as a DSM in west end, UK & international touring and as an assistant director in opera.
Here, they learned how to make theatre on all scales for a variety of audiences. During the pandemic, they relocated to Glasgow to study at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, graduating in January 2022 with an MFA Directing Classical & Contemporary Text.
They founded Glass Moose Theatre in May of 2023 as a way to provide directorial, dramaturgical and producorial support to queer theatre makers based in Glasgow and London.
When not in, around or near theatre, Katie can be found writing, talking to their plants and bouldering.
Dominic Bolton
Producer
Dominic began working as an independent film producer in 2016, having graduated as a stage manager from RADA in 2014.
In 2020, he founded Firework Productions, which has since produced award-winning films such as Taylor, directed by Isaac Tomiczek, starring Bobby Stallwood, Dudley O'Shaughnessy, Kellie Shirlie, and Chasing Adonis, set for release in 2025, starring Micky David and Eliza Butterworth, with Danny Mahoney. Smörgåsbord marks Dominic’s first venture into theatre production, reuniting him with long-time collaborator Katie Jackson at Glass Moose Theatre.
Dominic also serves as a board member and advisor at Scratch Rock Records, a London based Independent Record Label.
He was also instrumental in the development and implementation of the British Red Cross SafeMates programme at Reading and Download Festivals, as well as at university campuses across the country.
Joseph Bryant
Lighting Designer
Liam Shea
Set & Costume Designer
Indi Kilbride
Stage Manager
Joel Moffett
Sound Designer
Lion & Unicorn Theatre
The Lion & Unicorn Theatre is a 60-seat black box studio theatre based above the Lion & Unicorn pub at the heart of Kentish Town, with Camden Town just a stone’s throw away.
The venue will provide a great home for the best in fringe theatre talent that London has to offer and we are keen to provide a warm, nurturing and brilliant experience for both theatremakers and audiences alike. The new venue is led by Artistic Director David Brady with a brand new team of brilliant fringe theatre makers in supporting roles. In addition, the theatre will support new writing, as well as provide opportunities for associate artists and companies who form part of our diverse artistic programme.
The Lion & Unicorn pub offers a brilliant pre and post show experience, with premium beers, wines and spirits as well as a fantastic and varied food menu offering great pub food. For a night of culture and excellent hospitality, there is no better place to spend an evening than at one of London’s most well-respected pub theatres.
