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The Neighbors (2023)
Location
NoName Theatre, Helsinki, Finland
Date
08 April 2023 until 19 April 2023.
Storyline
A comedy authored and directed by H.S. Fernandez inspired by Mike Leigh's "Abigail's Party". This is a modern spin on the age-old question of "impressing the guests", and it follows the story of Kenneth and Aurora, a modern couple living in a state-of-the-art home managed by an AI entity named Dexter. The play explores the challenges the couple faces as they try to showcase their home to guests during a housewarming party, all while dealing with Dexter's constant sabotage (as well as their own, personal shortcomings).
This side-splitting comedy showcases the unpredictable and uncontrollable nature of artificial intelligence in a lighthearted and entertaining way.
Role
Writer, Director and Co-Producer
Project info
The play is inspired by Mike Leigh's "Abigail's Party".
Co-Produced by Zachariah Chamberlaine.
Co-Produced and Directed by H.S. Fernandez
Cast
Leads:
Sontra Samela - Margareta
Charlotte Riley - Aurora
H.S. Fernandez - Dexter's voice
Paul McGuire - Kenneth
Leben Norrie - Bob
Saray Lydia Puukka - Daisy
Joseph Konderla - Wilbur
Delphine Laniesse - Catherine
Understudies:
Manthoula Bountri - Margareta
Regina Comi - Aurora
Alexis Quintana Sainz - Bob
Pauliina Myllyntaus - Daisy
Creative and Production Team
Timo Karppinen - Light Design and stage tech
Zachariah Chamberlaine - Co-Producer
H.S. Fernandez - Co-Producer, writer and director
