March 2009, Pleasance Theatre Islington
and Monday 6 July 2009, National Theatre (New Connections Festival 09)
In the harsh world of boom and bust, Tom Rakewell has played the markets and made his fortune. Dazzled by money and determined to cement his place amongst the city elite, he finds himself embroiled in a never-ending cycle of champagne, parties and staggering risks. But, as his luck wavers, he soon faces the biggest gamble of his life.
Inspired by Hogarth’s The Rake’s Progress, Success is an extraordinary urban fairytale for anyone and everyone affected by the credit crunch.
Islington Youth Theatre performed Success, written by Nick Drake especially for National Theatre New Connections, at the Pleasance Theatre in March 2009. The show was subsequently chosen to performed on the Olivier Stage at the National Theatre in July 2009.
National Theatre Performance Gallery
SUCCESS by Nick Drake
Tom Rakewell
Calvin Dickson
Nick Shadow
Kwami Odoom
Richy
Sammy Amokrane
Feelgood
Dayna Kellman
Cool
Kai Blyth-Foster
Crunch
Memet Sucu
Squeeze
Amy Gardiner-Gibson
Ditto
Grace Monksfield-Hammonds
Glitz
Juliana Magwambasa
Glow
Maria Maffey
Lush Rackeama
Reid-Akbar
Plush
Sarah Thomas
The Singer
Sarah Dawson
Lucy
Naomi Ackie
Eva
Lauren Pilgrim-Dallas
Busker
Jake Head
Flower Girl
Sophie Thomas
Ditch
Aidan Robertson
Drudge
Millie Law
Drain
Benjamin Daniels
Dirge
Heaven Yemane
Waitress
Mirela Gega
Streetkids
Phoebe Burrows
Louis Clarke
Ping
Rossano Dias
Pong
Antoine Bertin-Azille
Kid
Carolyn Palmer-Marshall
Hoodie
Aaron Miller
Baglady
Sophie Smith
Street People/Mentors
Daniel O’Keefe
Shanice Stennet
Hayley Thomas
Creative Team
Director
Ned Glasier
Designer
Charlotte Damigos
Movement Director
Imogen Knight
Lighting Design
Jonathan Samuels
Music
Nathan Theodolou
Assistant Director
Alli Smith
Community Theatre Trainee
Deniz Altinoluk
Technical Assistants/Trainees
Diego Alejandro
Taylor Doherty