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The ship is wrecked in a storm and the passengers and crew are Another round of auditions for Terry and Gary in ‘Dulci Jubilo’, written and directed by Ian Long, will washed up unharmed on a remote island. take place at the theatre on sunday 15 June 2014 at 2pm. Information can be found on our website. The performance dates are 6-13 December 2014. Prospero, the former Duke of Milan, and his daughter Miranda, are watching the shipwreck from the island. Twelve years earlier his brother Antonio had usurped him, but with Gonzalo’s help they had escaped in a boat. Prospero had turned the only inhabitant, the savage Caliban, into his slave and Selected highlights of Hancock’s Hour and a Half now online released the spirit Ariel from imprisonment by the witch Sycorax, whereupon she became his servant. Scriptwriters Ray Galton and Alan Simpson have kindly allowed us to put a short ‘highlights’ video together of last year’s successful radio special Hancock’s Hour and a Half, produced by Sarah O’Hanlon Ferdinand encounters Miranda and they fall in love. But Prospero puts Ferdinand to work, separating and Mark Campbell. If you enjoyed the show and want to see more—or missed it and want to see what him from Miranda so that their love can be stronger through adversity. Antonio and Sebastian plan to all the fuss was about—then remember we have Another Helping of Hancock’s Hour and a Half on 7-10 kill Alonso so that Sebastian can be king. Trinculo, the court jester, and Stephano, a boisterous butler, January next year, where we’ll be performing three more episodes of Hancock’s Half Hour. To watch the encounter Caliban who recruits them to help overthrow Prospero. They all get drunk together. video, click on the link on our Home page. Prospero releases Ferdinand and gives his blessing to their marriage. When the three would-be usurpers arrive at his cell they are distracted by some bright clothes and chased away by a pack of Up Pompeii author visit wild dogs. Finally, Prospero gathers everyone together, renounces his magic and reveals his true Miles Treddinick, the writer of the stage version of Up identity. He forgives his brother and prepares to return to Milan to resume his dukedom. Miranda and Pompeii, came to watch the show on Thursday night Ferdinand are betrothed. The bosun appears, announcing that their ship hasn’t been wrecked after and stayed behind to meet the cast. He declared himself all, and is safely anchored off the island. Ariel is set free. Caliban and the drunken servants are also extremely happy with what he saw and praised the cast forgiven. All ends happily. and director Roz Betts on the energetic production and the brilliant comic timing from all concerned. Director’s Notes I’ve had a marvellous time bringing Shakespeare’s last play to life. The story is elegant, simple and (hopefully) easy to understand. If I can follow it—and I struggle with Inspector Morse—then anyone Eleanor’s one-woman show can. My cast have brought a wonderful lightness of touch to their characters and have cheerfully Eleanor McEnery will once again by delighting us with another of her sell-out one-woman shows, this accommodated my sometimes strange requests. Thanks too to my hard working stage crew who time entitled A funny thing happened on the way to the theatre. The date for this special event is have had to cope with my irritating vagueness about costumes or lighting effects. I know what I want, Saturday 14 June 2014. Entry price includes nibbles and a glass of wine or soft drink but sometimes I can’t quite describe it properly! My aim in putting on The Tempest is to tell a riveting story through great acting and simple but Demolition of adjacent Adult Education buildings effective stagecraft. I hope I have done this tonight. Please sit back and enjoy this magical, dreamy Work has now begun on demolishing the old buildings next to the theatre. A detached 2/3 storey drama of nature, the supernatural and the divine power of love and reconciliation. building will be built in its place, to provide more rooms for the Adult Education Centre, along with provision of 40 additional parking spaces. Further information can be found on the London Borough And if you’ve enjoyed it, please stay behind and tell my actors. Between you and me I think they’re of Bexley website. In the meantime, please note that access to the theatre, and the theatre car park, is fabulous, but if I tell them, they probably won’t believe me. from the Danson Youth Centre car park only. Unfortunately the wheelchair accessible disabled toilets have been closed until further notice. mark campbell, Director A selection of images of cast by william The Tempest The Tempest shakespeare during rehearsals. Photographs by sarah O’Hanlon Directed by Mark Campbell The Cast: In order of appearance Scenes: Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan ................Richard Self Act 1, Scene 1: The storm Miranda, his daughter .............................................Ciara O’Hare Act 1, Scene 2: Ariel, a spirit ................................................................Louise Ody Outside Prospero’s cell Caliban, a savage and deformed slave ...........Maureen Hardwen Act 2, Scene 1: Ferdinand, the King of Naples’ son ..................Darren Cullen Another part of the island Gonzalo, a Councellor ............................................Paul Friett Act 2, Scene 2: Alonso, King of Naples ...........................................Martin Gilby Another part of the island Sebastian, his brother .............................................Andy Masters interval Antonio, Prospero’s brother ................................Kevin Coward Act 3, Scene 1: Trinculo, a jester ........................................................Steve Padgham Outside Prospero’s cell Stephano, a drunken butler .................................Matthew Friett Act 3, Scene 2: Bosun .............................................................................Ken Swan Another part of the island Act 3, Scene 3: The Crew: Another part of the island Director .........................................................................Mark Campbell Act 4: Outside Prospero’s cell Stage Manager ...........................................................Sarah O’Hanlon Act 5: Outside Prospero’s cell Assistant Stage Manager ......................................Roz Betts Lighting Design..........................................................Mark Campbell Lighting Rigging ........................................................ 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