Two casts. Two cities. One play. Simultaneously. Cambridge and Exeter are playing host to an original and exciting Shakespeare experience. Shakespeare's underperformed comedy 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona' will be staged in both these cities on Saturday November 26th. The performances will bring the curtain up and down at the same time, and allow audiences, actors and crew to feel part of a theatre experience crossing 200 miles. Valentine is in love with Silvia, his close friend Proteus is in love with Julia. until he meets Silvia. Valentine is banished from Silvia's side, leaving the way clear for Proteus, but Julia is closer than he thinks... Showcasing all that is great about Shakespearean comedy: cross-dressing, banishment, love in many forms and two witty fools. This is 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona' simultaneously.T01225053675Simultaneous Shakespeare will be supporting the East Anglia's Children's Hospice and the Children's Hospice South West. These charities provide support to families and care for children and young people with life-threatening conditions. There will be a retiring collection for each charity in their respective venues.Producer The University of Exeter. Producer Homerton College. Producer HATS. Producer Cat Fairbrother. Producer Jess Burgess (assistant). Director Nic Pollard. Director Toni Saxton (assistant). Lighting Jon Promrose. Costume Ellie Chadwick. Music Marcus Frewin-Ridley. Music James Redburn (assistant). Performer David Johnson (Valentine). Performer Michael Smith (Proteus). Performer Bryony Hanlon (Silvia). Performer Kel Hamik (Julia). Performer Jonathan Daly (Turio). Performer Nora Williams (Antonio / Duke of Milan). Performer Marcus Frewin-Ridley (Pantino / Eglamour / Outlaw). Performer Noelle Fair (ess) / Outlaw). Performer Emma Killip (Lance / Outlaw). Performer Matthew Quinn (Speed). | |
| 26 Nov 11 | General, General :: V1267 listing details L33429327 |
T01244476047Simultaneous Shakespeare will be supporting the East Anglia's Children's Hospice and the Children's Hospice South West. These charities provide support to families and care for children and young people with life-threatening conditions. There will be a retiring collection for each charity in their respective venues.Producer The University of Exeter. Producer Homerton College. Producer HATS. Producer Tian Zhong. Director Esther Kezia Harding. Director Helen Aitken (assistant). Other Laura Gallagher (dramaturg). Music Marcus Frewin-Ridley. Music James Redburn (assistant). Performer Marcolo Rasberge (Valentine). Performer Samuel Oscar March (Proteus). Performer Elizabeth Schenk (Silvia). Performer Emily Davey (Julia). Performer Sean Keeley (Turio). Performer Josh Walker (Antoio / Duke of Milan). Performer Alexander Thompson (Pantino / Eglamour / Outlaw). Performer Rochelle Thomas (ess) / Outlaw). Performer Marika McKennell (Speed). | |
| 26 Nov 11 | General, Cambridge :: V1230 listing details L02023073488 |
