DOG/ActoR



A DOUBLE-BILL OF STEVEN BERKOFF


BOOK TICKETS
FOR 2022 TOUR

About THE SHOW.



Two explosive and comedic short plays written by Steven Berkoff, performed back-to-back by the same one actor.


The first play: DOG follows a day in the life of a racist football hooligan and his beloved pitbull terrier, Roy, who changes his life. The second play: ACTOR is a spoken word monologue which delves into the heart of the acting industry, humorously and poignantly portraying the trying life of a struggling artist.


Without the use of any set or props, DOG/ACTOR presents a masterclass in physical theatre and comedic storytelling, promising a thrilling theatrical experience.





★★★★★



"Truly a masterclass in both physical and comedic theatre ... Smith gives an outstanding full-on “in yer face” performance.
This is excellent and absorbing theatre – not to be missed!"



- NORTH WEST END



★★★★★



"Tour-de-force... Riveting and stylish... There is plenty in Smith’s performances which you cannot find in Berkoff’s words. What you will take away from Dog/Actor is Stephen Smith’s inimitable talent."



- BROADWAY BABY



★★★★★



"An exceptional example of Berkovian theatre ... Original, entertaining and one to watch. Stephen Smith is a hurricane of talent and his delivery of Dog/Actor is not to be missed."



- EVERYTHING THEATRE



CAST & CREATIVES:



STEPHEN SMITH



Actor / Director



steven berkoff



Playwright



michael blundell-lithco



Associate Director



scott le crass



Associate Director



Production History






2018


6th / 7th October

Pump House Theatre, Watford

As part of the 2018 WatFringe Festival



2019


9th February

Tristan Bates Theatre, London

As part of Six Plays One Day 2019


5th / 6th April

The Junction, Dubai


27th / 28th April

Lion and Unicorn Theatre, London


12th October

Palace Theatre, Watford

As part of the 2019 WatFringe Festival



DOG/ACTOR GOES INTERNATIONAL





After presenting DOG/ACTOR as part of SIX PLAYS ONE DAY - our annual short play festival - we were approached by a theatre based in Dubai called the Junction Theatre. They had heard great things about the show and decided to fly Stephen out to Dubai to perform the show to the local actors at their fantastic theatre, based in Alserkal Avenue.


As Stephen flew alone with one suitcase that contained all the props and costumes, we realised how tour-able the show was and immediately started booking a UK tour of DOG/ACTOR for 2020.



FUNDRAISING FOR THE TOUR



Despite it being a 'show in a suitcase' and it consisting of a a one-person touring team, we knew from experience that touring is not easy and we had to raise a specific amount to make it happen.


We created a Kickstarter campaign and managed to reach our target - check out our campaign and video (shot by our filmmaker collaborator, Arron West).


go to kickstarter



OUR 2020 UK TOUR:
RESCHEDULED, NOT CANCELLED!



We managed to book a huge 3 month tour of DOG/ACTOR for the summer of 2020, which would have travelled to 12 venues and would have been part of 7 fringe festivals, including the Edinburgh and Camden Fringe.


Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have had to cancel our 2020 UK Tour.


However, we have now rescheduled for 2022 - click the link below to see where we're heading!


BOOK TICKETS FOR 2022 UK TOUR

MEET MY INVISIBLE DOG!
PHYSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP





As part of our 2020 UK Tour, we wanted to offer a physical theatre workshop when travelling around the country.


Stephen was sponsored by the Edinburgh Fringe Society to develop a workshop aimed for young children called 'Meet My Invisible Dog' - where he visited several Edinburgh-based schools in January 2020.


The students and teachers loved the workshop, which is now available for bookings on our theatre in education page. Read more about the workshop and teacher testimonials via the link below:


find out more

the junction (DUBAI), shri photography:



WATFORD PALACE, CAT HUMPHRIES PHOTOGRAPHY:



THEATRES PERFORMED AT:






enquiries@threedumbtheatre.com