Cast Announcement: Shakespeare in Love
We’re delighted to announce the cast for our epic summer production of Shakespeare in Love. Thank you to all those who joined us for the readthrough and auditions, and congratulations to the cast!
| Will Shakespeare | Chris Westgate |
| Viola De Lesseps | Elysia Carroll |
| Henslowe | Julian Hirst |
| Wessex | Dave Wood |
| Nurse | Lisa Renals |
| Fennyman | Alan Long |
| Ned Alleyn | Steve Hall |
| Ralph | Alex Daykin |
| Kit Marlowe | Chris Hillebrandt |
| Burbage | Jeremy Radburn |
| Webster | Becca Tizzard |
| Sam | Oli Lees |
| Tilney | Martin Kempton |
| Queen Elizabeth | Mel Hampshire |
| Peter / Valentine | Alexander Whennell |
| Nol | Bailey Haines |
| Wabash | Neil Hodgson |
| Sir Robert De Lesseps | Mike Watt |
| Boatman / Robin | Peter Lucey |
| Lambert | Richard Massey |
| Frees / Adam | Robin Newell |
The creative team is as follows.
| Director | Emma Merchant |
| Production Manager | Neil Hodgson |
| Stage Manager | Sophie Vallely |
| ASM | Claire Lawrence |
| Set Design | Emma Merchant |
| Set Build | Bob Hill and team |
| Costumes | Sue De Quidt and team |
| Props | Bob De Quidt |
| Lighting | Nick Gill and Richard Field |
| Sound | Beverly Hampton |
| Music | Hope Lawrence |
| Rehearsal Continuity | Carol Hurley |
Tickets are currently on sale for members, and will go on general sale 1st May 2023.