One Sugar Stirred to the Left – UK Tour
Karekare Productions Ltd is brand new production company which exists to stage work by award-winning writer / musician/ composer, Jon Lawrence. Our raison d’etre is to create entertaining thought-provoking work for the stage which challenges common perceptions and addresses difficult subjects.
Our first production, One Sugar Stirred to the Left was a critical hit with audiences and critics at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival (2024). Produced by writer Jon Lawrence, the play is directed by respected West End artist David Kettle. Jon Lawrence has worked with some of the biggest names in drama (Emilia Fox, Martin Shaw, Claire Goose, Maxine Peake, Steven Berkoff, Hugh Quarshie) and has written three challenging plays with film and TV star James Wilby (Howards End, Maurice) which address issues such as grief, mental health and even abuse. And yet throughout these difficult subjects Jon brings out the humanity and even humour in a manner which makes them accessible for au-diences.
Karekare’s first production was a critical success, and now needs to find a wider audience beyond the Fringe. By sponsoring the show One Sugar Stirred to the Left you will be helping to shed light on the wonderful work that hos-pices do, but you will be helping by participating in a discourse about the way we deal with death.
There will be additional perks too. By sponsoring the show, you will receive a digital download of the accompanying album Henry’s Song’s, half-price tickets for shows, a chance to meet the cast after the show, as well as books and downloads of award winning short films featuring Emilia Fox and Martin Shaw.
Target Audience
Our target audience at the Edinburgh Fringe was the over 40s demographic, however we noticed that our audiences stretched to the under thirties. People who are into the arts and also those in the nursing sector.
Key Dates and Timings
The tour will take place through the month of April 2025
Specific Opportunity Details
Jon Lawrence has over 15,000 followers on social media. All posters and advertising will feature the sponsors name and logo.
Features and Benefits
By sponsoring the show, you will receive
1 A free digital download of the accompanying album Henry’s Song’s
2 Half-price tickets for shows, and a chance to meet the cast after the show
3 You will also receive a free copy of Jon Lawrence’s audio book Silence and Songbirds, narrated by film and TV star, James Wilby
4 A free download of Jon’s award-winning short films The Beachcombers (featuring the voice of Emilia Fox) and Our Little Boat (featuring the voice of Martin Shaw).
Karekare’s first production was a critical success, and now needs to find a wider audience beyond the Fringe. By sponsoring the show One Sugar Stirred to the Left you will be helping to shed light on the wonderful work that hospices do, but you will be helping by participating in a discourse about the way we deal with death.
Investment
We are seeking £10,000 for the tour. This would be for wages (£400 per week for 10 cast and crew) and 2000 for accommodation for the two weeks. However we are open to contra (support with accommodation)or promotional support