'Once Upon A Time In Wigan' - short documentary about the ‘original’ production of the play 2002-2005
“Drama lovers can admire the soul of Paul Sadot’s sharply observed production” Alfred Hickling - Guardian 2003
Many people have confused the legendary original production by Paul Sadot and Urban Expansions (Manchester) with productions of the same title that followed, but there was only one sell-out, award nominated, version.
This short documentary captures the Director/Choreographer/Producer personal account of the development of the Urban Expansions Production of ‘Once Upon A Time In Wigan’.
The play was originally commissioned by Paul Sadot’s company Urban Expansions Limited and CONTACT Theatre Manchester. The production was first directed, produced, choreographed and staged in 2002-2005 by Paul Sadot and written by Mick Martin.
Following the end of the 2005 tour of the play, Paul moved on to other performance projects. The play underwent minor re-writes, and sometimes major transformations, under various directors and still continues to be staged.
All copyright to the footage used in this film is owned by Paul Sadot and documents his personal work staging, choreographing and directing the play. No dialogue from the play is included.
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Commissioned, Produced, Directed and Choreographed by: Paul Sadot
Written by: Mick Martin
Original Urban Expansions Staging Concept by: Paul Sadot
Set Design by Giuseppe & Emma Belli
Scored by: Paul Sadot
Still Images from the ‘original production’ of ‘Once Upon a Time in Wigan’ at CONTACT Theatre Manchester 2003
All Images ©paulsadot
Paul Sadot at various all-nighters 1976 - 1979 including Wigan Casino.
This short film shares some of the footage of Paul Sadot’s directing and choreographic work on the second tour of the play and the final show at Greenwich Theatre, London.
All copyright to the footage used in this film is owned by Paul Sadot and documents his personal work staging, choreographing and directing the play. No dialogue from the play is included.