dis.TOPia, The Key theatre
Set in a young offenders institute in the not too distant future, dis.TOPia is a riotous, knowingly anarchic piece of new writing investigating issues of care, control and the implications of individual choice in wider society.
Written and directed by Simon Nader in collaboration with the cast, Peterborough’s own Young Actors Company return to Key Studio with a brutality efficient production.
About the author:
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Vanessa Boland Vanessa trained at the age of 18 on a 3 year scholarship. She went on to work professionally in Theatre and TV and Film. Credits include; Mimi in Guys and Dolls (Cambridge Arts Theatre), Barbara Windsor in Big Time (Stratford East Theatre Royal), Lee Nelson’s Well Funny People (BBC3), BBC’s Church of Now, Clouds of Grey (Moors Theatre), Show Off (Waterloo East Theatre), H.M.S Pinafore (The Little Opera House) as well as performing in various Pantomimes and voiceovers.
In 2013 she trained at The Salon Collective London, studying the Miesner technique.
Having taught for over 10 years in drama and theatre schools in and around Europe whilst working as an actor herself, she found that her passion lies working with young actors. She loves to spark their imagination and watch their confidence grow each week.
