Takashi and Narumi are a married couple, working for a major contractor on a project to migrate humans to the Moon where a city is being established where humanity’s ideal new life can begin. But they suddenly encounter an unexpected setback to their plans…

ONE SMALL STEP is an original play by Takuya Kato, a prolific young Japanese playwright and director, developed in Japan and the UK through workshops and readings with UK artists.

Cast

Susan Momoko Hingley - Narumi

Mark Takeshi Ota - Takashi

Jay Faisca - The Man

Creatives

Writer & Director - Takuya Kato

Set & Costume Designer - Milla Clarke

Lighting Designer - Andrew Exeter

Sound Designer - Max Pappenheim

English Translation - Andrew and Mika Eglinton

Casting Director & General Manager - Danielle Tarento

Producer - Umeda Arts Theater

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Dark of the Moon

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DARK OF THE MOON is a supernatural tale of powerful witchcraft, small-town prejudices and the power of love. This timeless, spellbinding new musical portrays the clash of two dynamically polarized worlds—a charming rural Appalachian town and the mystical world of witches and warlocks from the Smoky Mountains that loom high above. The show’s unique musical score reflects those conflicting worlds using a thrilling blend of country/bluegrass and rock. Barbara Allen - a human girl and John - a curious witch-boy - find each other and defy their communities to build a life together. But will love conquer all - or will they be haunted by a deal that was made by the dark of the moon?

Nominated for 13 Fringe Theatre Awards 2026.

Book by Jonathan Prince

Music and Lyrics by Lindy Robbins, Dave Bassett & Steve Robson

Based on a play by Howard D Richardson and William Berney

By special arrangement with the Richardson/Yale Property Trust, Elliot S. Blair, Administrator

CREATIVES

Director - Georgie Rankcom

Choreographer - Jane McMurtrie

Music Supervision, Incidental Music and Vocal Arrangements - Brad Haak

Music Director - Matt Herbert

Orchestrator - Dillon Kondor

Casting Director - Peter Noden

Production Designer - Libby Todd

Lighting Designer - Jonathan Chan

Sound Designer - Andrew Johnson

Wigs, Hair and Make Up Designer - Craig Forrest-Thomas

“A pulsating, glam-rock production…these musical performances and the powerful finale really radiate”
A View from the Stalls ★★★★

“A strong new musical, with two great leads”
Beyond the Curtain

“Catchy and brilliantly sung”
The Guardian

“A fantastical romp veering between mystic truths and everyday life”
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“A wonderful tale of magic, destiny and the meaning of love, Glenn Adamson is a real powerhouse”
Seatplan

"The production never loses its sense of atmosphere or momentum. Rankcom understands exactly when to allow the quieter moments to breathe and when to fully embrace the more supernatural elements…Josie Benson is simply sensational as Conjurwoman"
All That Dazzles

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