The Pharmacist – a cure for all ills?
“Splendidly performed…numerous well differentiated roles...” – The Mercury
"..a richness and density of observation on Jane Russell's part..." The Mercury
"The Pharmacist honestly charts people's struggles to overcome pain with great wit, sharp observation and terrific performance from one of
THE PHARMACIST
Venue: Sweet Grassmarket (Venue 18) City 2
Times / Dates: 4.30 PM 13 - 27 August
Duration: 50 mins
Prices: £7.50/£6.50
Booking details (Online / Phone): www.sweet-uk.net 0870 2410136 www.edfringe.com
Everyone experiences pain. Everyone’s pain is different. How do people deal with pain of the body and pain of the mind? And does one cause the other?
The Pharmacist, written and performed by Jane Russell and directed by Ingrid Ganley, tells the story of a week in the life of a pharmacist and many of the people who come into her chemist.
Customers range from hypochondriacs and addicts to more pragmatic customers and alternate ‘self-healers’. These visits are punctuated by a call from the ubiquitous drug company representative and flashbacks to her university pharmacy professor.
Jane Russell plays all nine remarkable characters in this 50-minute tour-de-force.
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My two cents' worth is that you should definitely try to see The Pharmacist, if you can. Jane Russell is brilliant and the show is very tight and well-conceived, not to mention funny!
Dear Euroblather...
This is quite a roundabout email...but I'm trying to get in contact with Jane Russell about her one woman show THE PHARMACIST.
Might you have a contact email where I could reach her? Or her director?
I am a Pharmacist myself ( in Sydney) ...but have gone into animation/filmmaking...and am curious to talk with her about her piece...
Best to you,
And thanks in advance for any help.
Jack Feldstein
feldsteinjack@yahoo.com.au
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