The System
Synopsis
Paul is dead, killed at his own party. Everyone is a suspect, and most of them had a motive. Written and performed by Emily Head, directed by Guy Unsworth, and filmed live in one take, we meet each suspect to see how they react under interrogation, and see if the mystery can be solved. The stage at the New Wolsey Theatre becomes a complex cage (designed by David Woodhead) in this Original Theatre Online premiere. Playing every chatacter, Head uses different accents and subtle physical changes of facial expression or mannerisms to define each character. Paul is slowly unmasked as someone many would want to harm, and a twisted story unfolds through the different accounts we may or may not want to believe. It is clear something is drastically wrong in this psychological thriller.
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The System - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-20
Top Cast
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- Director
- Guy Unsworth
- Screenplay & Story
- Emily Head
- Original Title
- The System
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Original Theatre Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy Unsworth
Emily Head
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Unsworth
Director
Emily Head
Writer
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What is The System about?
Paul is dead, killed at his own party. Everyone is a suspect, and most of them had a motive. Written and performed by Emily Head, directed by Guy Unsworth, and filmed live in one take, we meet each suspect to see how they react under interrogation, and see if the mystery can be solved. The stage at the New Wolsey Theatre becomes a complex cage (designed by David Woodhead) in this Original Theatre Online premiere. Playing every chatacter, Head uses different accents and subtle physical changes of facial expression or mannerisms to define each character. Paul is slowly unmasked as someone many would want to harm, and a twisted story unfolds through the different accounts we may or may not want to believe. It is clear something is drastically wrong in this psychological thriller.
Who directed The System?
The System was directed by Guy Unsworth.
Who stars in The System?
The principal cast of The System includes Emily Head.
When was The System released and how long is it?
The System was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.