Drama Masks

Duston Players - Past Productions

Drama masks

Picture of Blackadder (Tim Dwelly)

Presented from November 16th to 19th 2005

By special permission of the original Scriptwriters,
we proudly presented a unique stage adaptation of the popular TV series.


Adapted by John Myhill from the scripts by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton
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Synopsis:

Edmund, Lord Blackadder is (usually) a favourite at court with Queen Elizabeth the 1st, but as often as not the path of his life is strewn with cowpats from the Devil's own Satanic herd. With rivals for the Queen's affections like Sir Walter Raleigh and Lord Melchett always trying to undermine him, with indescribably stupid friends and servants like Lord Percy and Baldrick trying to help him (which usually makes things worse), with constant money troubles, and with the Queen's ever changing moods to contend with, poor Edmund does not have an easy life.

Elements from several episodes of the original series have been woven together into a complete play, including his disastrous attempts at exploring on board Captain Rum's ship; his romance with "Bob"; his exuberant friend Lord Flashheart; his problems with money; and the visit from his puritanical Aunt and Uncle just when he needs to win a drinking competition.

What is Bob's secret? How handsome is Lord Flashheart? Who's stupidest - Percy, Baldrick or Nursie? And what's so funny about a turnip? To find out, don't miss "Blackadder: The Elizabethan Years". Queenie says it's going to be super scrummy!

 

 

 

 

 

CAST,  in order of appearance  
Edmund, Lord Blackadder Tim Dwelly
Baldrick, his servant John Myhill
Lord Percy, his friend Rob Harrap
Lord Melchett, the Queen's Chamberlain Allen Kitching
Queen Elizabeth Bex Fey
Nursie, her nurse Debbie Malcolm
Sir Walter Raleigh, a sailor and adventurer Brian Harrap
Captain Redbeard Rum, also a sailor Robert Harnett-Williams
Kate/Bob, a girl disguised as a boy Kate Billingham
Kate's Father Trevor Smith
Doctor Leech Robert Harnett-Williams
Young Crone Lucy Fletcher
The Wise Woman Glynis Tame
Lord Flashheart Ian Draisey
The Queen's Messenger Chris Barton(Wed/Fri)
Lucy Woolhouse(Thur/Sat)
Arthur, another sailor Tony Searle
Mr Pants, a prospective house buyer Brian Harrap
Mrs Pants, his wife Lucy Fletcher
Lord Whiteadder, Edmund's Uncle Robert Harnett-Williams
Lady Whiteadder, Edmund's Aunt Glynis Tame
Freddie Frobisher, a monk Trevor Smith
Simon Partridge, a gentleman Tony Searle
Sir Geoffrey Piddle, a nobleman Ian Draisy

 

PRODUCTION TEAM

 
Directed by Kate Watts & Richard Varley
Stage Managers Tina Hull Lynne Varley
Backstage Crew Chris Barton Pauline Stanley Lucy Woolhouse
Lighting & Sound Andy Brewer
Script Continuity Sue Hornby-Messenger Karen Lilley
Wardrobe Jo Myhill
Make Up Carole Rafter
Set Design Richard Varley
Publicity Bernie Wood
Photographic Services Neil Griffin Jo Myhill
Bar Manager Dave Muncaster
Catering Bernie Wood & Team
Front of House Freda Knight Jon Ratcliffe lona Ratcliffe
   
   

21/11/05

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