“Behind the Headlines: The Secret Lives of Journalists Turning News into Dramatic Narratives”
What do you do when the lines you’re meant to deliver slip right out of your mind? In this peculiar blend of theatricality and journalism, we find actors clutching the latest tabloids—as if more familiar with the cover story than their own script. With titles like The Right Rant Rag Mail, The Dark Deluded Mirror, and The Troubling Times tucked between the pages, they navigate their performances reliant not on memory, but on the very essence of sensational news. It’s a fascinating examination of how the shifting narratives of our times have invaded the world of the stage, prompting questions about authenticity and performance. As these thespians grapple with the fear of “corpsing,” the excitement of live theatre morphs into something entirely new—one where the headlines dictate the drama. Dive into this intriguing exploration of memory, media, and the spectacle of performance, where even the classics can find themselves tangled up in a modern-day news cycle. Curious? Let’s unravel this theatrical caper together. LEARN MORE.The actors can’t remember their lines
so, their hands are gripped
on The Right Rant Rag Mail, or The Dark Deluded Mirror. or The Troubling Times
with their lines tucked inside centre pages
so they can read their cover-up script.
