The Weir - advertising photoshoot for tobacco factory theatre / sherman

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Written By Alex
The team, Lo and Holly on location

The team, Lo and Holly on location

Advertising photography commission for upcoming Sherman Theatre and Tobacco Factory Theatre Production of 'The Weir'. 

By Conor McPherson
Director / Rachel O'Riordan
Designer / Kenny Miller
Lighting Designer / Kevin Treacy
Composer / Simon Slater

Shot on location in the Little Grosvenor Pub in Bristol. 

The show will be running in Cardiff from 7 - 22 October in Cardiff and from 25 October to 5 November in Bristol.

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