HELTER SKELTER
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY MIKE NAROUEI
TO BE PERFORMED AT THE BLUE ROOM (ASSEMBLY ROOMS) AS PART OF THE 2022 EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL
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A spiralling ride into the dark underbelly of 60’s California
New writing which explores the psychology behind the ‘Manson Cult’, compiled from in depth research, court testimony and an experimental devising process.​​​​​​​
SYNOPSIS 
1967, Susan a runaway from a troubled home escapes her past by hitchhiking to L.A. Whilst there she finds Charlie, the charismatic and mercurial leader of a ‘Family’ of misfits and outcasts. Together they make their way out into the Californian desert, creating a utopia that’s isolated from the society that rejected them. However, a sinister philosophy starts to emerge, and Susan finds herself in a downward spiral, coming closer and closer to unthinkable violence and an act that cannot be undone.
Helter Skelter attempts to explore how a cult is formed, and what leads to a person becoming indoctrinated into committing murder. The show draws parallels between the chaos of the late 60s and today to underline the relevance of this story. Underlining how a culture of political corruption, conservatism, racial division, misogyny, and a burning desire to escape can lead to a catharsis of violence.  
PRODUCTION SHOTS
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CAST AND PRODUCTION TEAM 
Susan Atkins - Elanor Wood 
Vincent Bugliosi - Auguste Voulton
Charles Manson - Mike Narouei
Kas - Jackie Macatiag
Blue/Mamma - Tallulah Bond
Lulu/Bambi - Danielle Quinn-Taylor
John Atkins/Tex - Joey Maragakis​​​​​​​
Producers - Matthew Lyons, Mike Narouei
Stage Manager/Set Builder - Matthew Lyons
Designers - Pip Terry
Lighting Designer - Clare O'Donoghue
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