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Shakespeare Nadine Hood

The Directors Log

In 2010, the Royal Shakespeare Company started to form a plan to encourage thousands of Amdram groups around the world to perform the bards work.
RSC Open Stages is a new project that aims to embrace, develop and celebrate amateur theatre, re-forging the bond with the world of professional theatre while opening up access to Shakespeare for performers and audiences alike. The RSC wants to lead a step change in the relationship with the amateur sector; to recognise its rich traditions, open our doors to its work and collaborate with partners nationally to leave a significant legacy. Michael Boyd, RSC Artistic Director

William Shakespeare, the writer of Hamlet is looking good for 448 years old. Nadine has been with the club for a few years and is building her way to bigger roles.

The Priest Rev. Tim Eady

The religious advisor to the King and the court. Is it lazy casting getting a Vicar to play a vicar? Yes. This is Tims first appearance with us, but not his first time on stage.

Some groups are doing innovative versions, including a Star Wars inspired Twelfth Night in Huddersfield. As this is IHDCs first time, as far as we know, weve kept to a simple 45 minutes version which weve slightly adapted to make accessible to ages, whether an expert in Shakespearean English or someone who hated it at school and has avoided it since. All we know is, maybe Shakespeare was the first soap opera writer. Perhaps EastEnders would be improved with Elizabethan language? Wed like to thank everyone involved; the cast has made such an effort to grasp the storyline and language. The costumes really stand out and our backstage team have been working on our effective powerful props, lighting and scenery. We hope you enjoy it, and we hope it draws you in. Maybe we could do Shakespeare every summer?

Abi and Matt

PRODUCTION TEAM
Osric Louis Theochari
A gentlemen and Administrator to the court Louis has been a keen member for many years but has only recently started to build this on stage.

Originally Abridged by Additions, Direction and Produced by Sound and Lighting Stage Manager Fight Director Front of House Team Leaders Costumes Graphics & Publicity

Bill Tordoff C/O Lazy Bee Scripts Abigail Eady & Matthew E Streuli James Pearce, Les Brewer & Ollie Bentley Thomas McCarthy Reno Haimes Vikki Alone, Donna Manger & Carol Campling Susie Calder, Julie Eady & Associate Members Matt Streuli & Meredith Eady Sandra Corcoran NODA Ann & staff at Pinewood Studio Group AND to all supporting parents ! In and Around Publishing

First Player Lucy Tennant

Leader of a travelling acting troupe. Lucy, or Millennium to her friends, has been with us for nearly 5 years and her roles keep getting bigger and bigger.

King Player Daniel Smith

A play to test the Kings conscious by rein acting the ghosts story. This is Daniels first role with IHDC.

Queen Player Olivia West

A member of the travelling players who stays to see the play unfold. This is Olivias first role with IHDC.

With Special Thanks to

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HAMLET Lee Hall

The Prince of Denmark & heir to the throne. Mourning the suddenly loss of his father & the remarriage of his mother. Joining in 2010 he has quickly progressed from Mirror to panto Villain to one of Shakespeares leading roles.

Horatio Richard Gittens

Hamlets loyal friend, almost brother, trying to keep the Prince sane and defend their family. Richard has had a mixture of roles over his 5+ years with us but this is his most serious yet.

Ophelia Merry Eady

A couple destined to be together until Hamlets plan gets in the way and their match made in heaven goes awry. Merry has had a few different roles; chorus to winning admiration in Daisy Pulls it Off & Robinson Crusoe.

Polonius Danae Manger

Adviser and loyal friend to the new King was he involved in the Kings death? Panto Villain through to set designer she has done it all but her first go at tongue twisting Shakespeare

King Claudius Aidan Parr

Hamlets uncle suddenly married the Queen straight after his brothers death; taking the throne. Suspicious? A loyal supporter finally coaxed on stage, Aidan grasped his first speaking part through his passion for prose.

The Kings Ghost Sean Hall

His sudden death leaves the court in shock but the ghosts visit to his son Hamlet reveals truth or is he dreaming? After being roped in to help backstage by his brother & girlfriend Sean is now being dragged onto stage too.

Queen Gertrude Marion Calder

The Queen of Denmark; her husband has just died and she marries his brother. Everything seem unstable... Primary school teacher by day, she has revelled in her roles of Villain to fairy. This is her first Shakespearean role.

Copen Emily Campling

To help interpret Shakespearean language for you and Hagan, Copen also acts as a castle guard. Emily has had leading roles on and off stage and is completing her A Level in Drama..

Laertes Claire Freeman

Ophelias brother returns from University to find his family and home devastated by murder and treachery. Directing pantomimes & leading roles in them too, Claire has been with us for almost 20 years.

Hagen Falcon Garman

Not the brightest guard but she loves a joke and shes enthusiastic. Just completing her A-Level in Drama, Falcon has had an array of roles ; dancing , funny and serious.