The Elevator Man (monologue)

A one woman play about a 40 something woman who is preparing for a date with a man she met in an elevator. Very absurd and quite comical in it's writing. Angela is frantically trying on clothes for her date as she does this she assumes different characters such as her mother, friend, elevator man, waitress who all comment on how the date will go. William House, the writer, explores the passing of time again as the clock ticks nearer to her date arriving. Runs for 35 minutes.

The Elevator Man (full length play)

Missed the hilarious 2006 Fringe debut of this one-woman play? Now a full length comedy with The Elevator Man himself - hapless dreamer meets dream woman! Ships pass in the night!

Merry-go-round

Valerie directed a play in 2005 called ‘Merry-go-round’ by William House for the Shaftesbury Arts Festival and has been reprised for the Brighton Festival. The play explores the affects of ageing through both a young and an old woman.  The writing explores the negative traps that society sets once we have reached a certain age. The dialogue has moments of Beckett style repetition, nostalgia and surreal characters. The staging is simple and set in a domestic living room. The play runs for 40 minutes.

Reviews

Brighton Festival 2007 - Marlborough Theatre

The Elevator Man (full length play)

'If you have ever wondered what it would be like if someone witnessed your solitary actions in front of a mirror, then you'll appreciate a lot of this cringe-inducing, but finely observed exploration of private behaviour.  Valerie Dent and Mike Knapp give energetic and comic performances.'

Three Weeks (Edinburgh Fringe Magazine) 2007

Brighton Festival 2006 - Marlborough Theatre

The Elevator Man (monologue)

'In this one woman show, company founder, Valerie Dent, totally makes the play her own, to make a night of exciting, innovative theatre; well written, well acted and well worth your attention.'

Three Weeks (Edinburgh Fringe Magazine) 2006

'The Elevator Man is a monologue about Angela as she prepares for a date with Elevator man. It’s broken into inner thoughts and dialogue between Angela and other characters. Valerie Dent plays all parts – with energy and flair – giving each its own voice and gestures.

The Elevator man is an entertaining play showing, with poignancy, how people’s advice is often vacuous, selfish – and best kept at a distance.'

Fringe Report 2006