A rustling amongst the ashes in the hearth is the only sign of the Ash Girl. No-one has told her she has to be there - she’s banished herself to the dust.

Her sisters and step-mother tease her – the exotic prince is throwing a party and she won’t be going.

Outside in the forest, monsters stalk through the gloom, scheming and infectious. But there are friends too offering friendship, wisdom and magic…

‘Lyrical and thought provoking’ Independent on Sunday

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Special thanks to Sam Dore for the permission of these photographs.

A huge congratulations to The Faction Theatre Company who were awarded the Peter Brook/Equity Ensemble Award yesterday. The Empty Space/Peter Brook Awards were presented during a lunchtime ceremony at the National Theatre Sudio. 2007 ALRA Grad Gareth Fordred is a core member of the Faction, producing as well as starring in many of their productions. Fellow ALRA Grads Hannah Douglas, Amelia Clay and Max Krupski have also recently acted in Faction shows.