Photo Flash: First Look at THE PROJECT at White Bear Theatre

Northern Holland, 1943. Westerbork. A bleak muddy camp in a bleak muddy landscape. Bursting at the seams with angry worried people torn from their homes and surroundings. And in this camp a miracle. A cabaret performed by the very best artists in Europe. A cabaret the courteous smiling camp commandant wouldn't miss for the world. Just as he wouldn't miss signing off the weekly transport that sends 1000 Jews to a frightening destination in the East.

A cabaret of comedy, dance and song and in particular one dancer who catches the commandant's eye - the talented Anna Hilmann. Will she accept his invitation and dance for him? Is it a poisoned chalice or reason to hope? Will it keep her and her loved-ones off the dreaded transport list? And if it does is it a compromise worth making?

With a background based in historical fact, 'The Project', by Ian Buckley, produced by RedNeedle Productions, looks at the terrible choices forced on people in a surreal world that has lost its moral compass.

Cast: Lloyd Morris, Faye Maughan, Nick Delvallé, Eloise Jones, Cate Morris, Mike Duran.

Director Anthony Shrubsall, Musical Director Stefan Potiuk, Producer Ian Buckley, Set Design Sarah Baker, Lighting Design Chuma Emembolu.

Produced by RedNeedle Productions.

Photo Credit: Leo Bacica