Alien on Stage

A triumph of homemade heroism, Alien On Stage is a documentary about a crew of Dorset bus drivers, whose amateur dramatics group ditch the annual pantomime for something different. They spend a year planning a lively amateur stage adaptation of the classic sci-fi horror film, Alien. With nothing more than homemade props, limited acting skills and an infectious enthusiasm they launch the show with an underwhelming local crowd only to be amazed by an invitation to come to the West End. Lucy Harvey and Danielle Kummer’s cameras follow their adventures all the way.

‘Somehow our enthusiasm miraculously saved this amateur show from the unknown obscurity of a Dorset village hall and landed it in the heart of London’s famous theatre district. Their fearlessness and creativity inspired us to make this documentary. Like them we had never attempted to do something on this scale before and like them we just said “Yes, let’s do it!” We borrowed all the equipment and started filming - we wanted to know everything about this group who had all said yes to Alien, and document their experience of being launched into the limelight. We capture the dedication of this beautifully eccentric, tenacious community, driven by humour and passion.’

Lucy Harvey & Danielle Kummer, Directors