SVS 'Hamlet' Programme - December 2016

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7th, 8th and 9th December 2016 7th, 8th and 9th December 2016

Hamlet – A note from the Director

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t’s hard to believe that the production is upon us! It seems like yesterday when I was faced with the blank text and a few broad ideas scribbled in front of me. I would like to take this opportunity to explain some of my thoughts, intentions and impressions of our production, which (I hope) will enhance your experience of the show this evening.

(and rather awkward) procession that preceded Vladimir Putin’s Presidential inauguration ceremony. It represents to me the image of a man with the keys to a global super-power with no other influences to keep him in check. When you add the fact that the Kremlin was allegedly found to be involved in the poisoning of former spy, Alexander Litvinenko, the setting of our production of Hamlet became apparent.

Play

Acting and Process

I have been intrigued by this piece for many years now.The sheer weight of critical comment on the play as a whole and of legendary productions of the past can swamp anyone who has the hubris to approach it. As a result, I tried to focus purely on the text itself – the story, the characters and the language and tried to find our way to tell the story. The main themes of the play to me are that of power, family and mortality. I hope these show themselves as clearly to you in this production as they do to me in approaching the play.

Setting

The theme of power and control lend themselves to politics and the politicians of today. When I think of the term ‘absolute power’ the image of one man comes into my mind. Back in 2012, I saw the intensely stage-managed

My intention is always to have the students be as honest in their roles as possible. There is no time for them to recite the lines or to somehow re-create what they have seen in other productions.They have been given the freedom to make the choices that they feel are right for their own portrayal, and it is merely my job to provide a framework for that to happen. We have worked to show the inner battle between characters’ family expectations and instincts for their own selfpreservation. It is our aim to give fresh and relevant insights into a story that we already know so well. The students and staff have been excellent to work with throughout the process. They approach their roles with vigour, energy and creativity and we are very much looking forward to telling you this extraordinary story. Enjoy…

To CWF: my ghost

Cast List CLAUDIUS, King of Denmark HAMLET, son to the late King POLONIUS, Lord Chamberlain HORATIO, friend to Hamlet

Sebastian Shaddick Sam Gray Elliot Stirling Eliza Lewis

LAERTES, son to Polonius VOLTIMAND, a courtier CORNELIUS, a courtier

Charles Court Molly Alexander Isabella Hughes

ROSENCRANTZ, a courtier GUILDENSTERN, a courtier OSRIC, a courtier

Amelia Kent Ruby Deighton-Smythe Asher Regal

MARCELLUS, an officer BERNARDO, an officer FRANCISCO, a soldier REYNALDO, servant to Polonius

Edward Mazumdar Lucas Fulford Jack Fenton Faber Swaine

FORTINBRAS, Prince of Norway Fynley Young NORWEGIAN CAPTAIN Olivia Ferris NORWEGIAN SOLDIERS Francesca Ash William Presland CLOWNS, gravediggers Isabelle Stevens Lauren Robinson Isabelle Turner Maddie Chivers Catherine Veasey Gracie Rigby Olivia Ferris GERTRUDE, Queen of Denmark OPHELIA, daughter to Polonius GHOST of Hamlet's Father

Annabelle Blake Nina Harman William Grabowski

PLAYER Thomas Cavell 1st PLAYER Angus Michie PLAYER KING Max Stanton-Gleaves PLAYER QUEEN Naomi Lijesen LUCIANUS Henry King

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Scene Breakdown Act 1 Scene 1

Francisco, Marcellus, Bernardo, Horatio, Ghost

On the battlements – the ghost appears.

Scene 2

Claudius, Gertrude, Hamlet, Polonius, Laertes,Voltimand, Cornelius, Horatio, Marcellus, Bernardo

Claudius holds court – Hamlet’s first soliloquy. Horatio enters and tells him of the ghost.

Scene 3

Laertes, Ophelia, Polonius

Polonius and Laertes hand out some wisdom.

Scene 4

Hamlet, Horatio, Marcellus, Ghost

Ghost appears and he leaves with Hamlet.

Scene 5

Hamlet, Horatio, Ghost, Marcellus

Ghost tells the story and they swear to keep each other’s council.

Act 2 Scene 1

Polonius, Reynaldo, Ophelia

Polonius sends Reynaldo to spy on Laertes – Ophelia tells of Hamlet’s strange behaviour.

Scene 2 Claudius, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern, Gertrude, Polonius,Voltimand, Cornelius, Hamlet, the players Rosencrantz and Guildenstern agree to spy on Hamlet. Cornelius and Voltimand give news of Fortinbras. Polonius

suggests using his daughter as bait to try to find out what is Hamlet’s problem. Hamlet incites Polonius. The players arrive and Hamlet sets them up to perform a particular piece. He plans to catch out the King while he watches the play.

Act 3 Scene 1

Claudius, Gertrude, Polonius, Ophelia, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern, Hamlet

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern report back on Hamlet. Polonius and Claudius hide in order to watch Hamlet with

Ophelia. After Hamlet is rude to her, they decide to keep a closer eye on him.

Scene 2

Hamlet, Players, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern, Horatio, Claudius, Gertrude, Ophelia, Polonius

Hamlet gives his advice to the players.The others enter and the play takes place. Claudius storms out in guilt.

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern argue with Hamlet.

Scene 3

Claudius, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern, Polonius, Hamlet,

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern inform Claudius that Hamlet is going to his mother’s closet. Claudius confesses his crime

and prays. Hamlet considers killing him --- then pulls out.

Scene 4

Hamlet, Gertrude, Polonius

Hamlet tries to make his mother realise what she has done. He hears Polonius spying and kills him.

Act 4 Scene 1

Claudius, Gertrude, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern

Gertrude explains what has happened to Polonius.

Scene 2

Hamlet, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern,

Hamlet refuses to tell Rosencrantz and Guildenstern where the Polonius’ body is. They take him to the King.

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Scene 3

Polonius, Claudius, Attendants, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern

Hamlet tells them where Polonius is. Claudius sends him to England but secretly plans to have him killed.

Scene 4 Fortinbras, Captain, Soldiers, Hamlet, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern Hamlet meets the Norwegian captain who tells of his King’s orders. Hamlet is impressed with Fortinbras as a man

of action.

Scene 5 Gertrude, Claudius, Ophelia, Horatio, Laertes, Ophelia has slipped into madness. Gertrude, Horatio and Claudius try to help her, to no avail. Laertes bursts in wanting

revenge. He sees Ophelia and is devastated. He agrees to listen to Claudius on his course of action.

Scene 6

Horatio

Horatio reads the letter telling how Hamlet has escaped and is on the way back.

Scene 7 Claudius, Laertes, Messenger, Gertrude Letters come from Hamlet saying he is coming back. Laertes is angry and wants revenge. Gertrude enters with news

of Ophelia’s death.They decide to go to the church for her burial.

Act 5 Scene 1 Gravediggers, Hamlet, Horatio, Claudius, Ophelia, Laertes, Attendants Hamlet and Horatio watch the gravediggers work. Hamlet talks to them and finds the skull of a man he knew. This is interrupted by the funeral of Ophelia. Hamlet hides himself away, but jumps out, grappling with Laertes.

They are separated and head for the castle.

Scene 2 Hamlet, Horatio, Osric, Claudius, Laertes, Attendants,

Fortinbras, Norwegian soldiers Horatio prepares Hamlet for the fencing. Hamlet and Laertes

fight and Laertes is killed. Gertrude drinks the poison and is killed. Claudius is made to drink before Hamlet kills him. Hamlet dies from the poisoned blade. Fortinbras enters and calls for the funerals to happen.

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Hamlet

Sam Gray, Upper Sixth

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amlet is such a huge character that it’s hard to know where to begin. So I started by loudly announcing ‘Enter Hamlet’, or “’tis I, the Prince of Denmark” whenever I walked into a room, perhaps convincing myself I was truly Danish royalty. After this initial high came the shocking realisation that I would now actually have to play Hamlet. In a room. Full of a lot of people. Who might laugh at me. I won’t repeat my reaction on realising this. However, beginning rehearsals allowed me to partially overcome this mounting sense of terror.

As my last School production, the role of Hamlet has been a huge honour, an unforgettable experience, and a truly enjoyable part of my life. There is so much baggage that comes with Hamlet, and everyone has their own interpretation, but I hope I do justice to such a renowned character, and that you all enjoy the production.

Thank you to everyone who has made this possible, the cast, the crew, and Mr Fewson, Miss Davies and Ms Williams (and all my family and friends who have put up with the mood swings and random soliloquies.) Exit, Prince of Denmark.

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King Claudius

Sebastian Shaddick, Upper Sixth

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laying the character of King Claudius has been an entertaining, albeit complex experience. Unlike some of the more basic Shakespearean villains (Richard and his hump), Claudius is a uniquely-layered character that has revelled in both ambition and guilt after deceptively killing his brother.

Fortunately, Mr Fewson has given us the freedom to pursue our own artistic interpretations of the play’s dialogue. Along with Miss William’s, let’s say... keen attitude towards line learning. Being able to develop my character with my friends has been really comforting. Claudius is one of the great Shakespearean politicians. He is able to both control and voice the will of an audience, unlike the reign of his more militaristic brother.

His complexity is determined by his ability to make moral decisions and, at the same time, the most heinous crimes. I hope everyone enjoys the performance and understands the underlying message of the piece.

Queen Gertrude

Annabelle Blake, Upper Sixth

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have thoroughly enjoyed creating and performing the character of Queen Gertrude. It has been nice to explore a somewhat genericallyinsipid Shakespearian woman and be able to give her a stronger persona. This has been a challenge, but I believe that she has more strength than the writing itself can portray and this is what I aim to convey in my performance. It has always been a dream of mine to play a Queen and to have an on-stage death scene, both of which have been fulfilled in this play! For my final production at Sutton Valence, it has been a privilege to work with such a dedicated cast and directors and I cannot wait to set foot on the stage on the opening night.

Ophelia

Nina Harman, Fifth Form

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s a character who prompts so many different reactions, making Ophelia my own has been a challenging but rewarding experience. Her emotional journey and re-invention have been my focus for this process and exploring her as a character, academically, has been a task that I have attempted to embrace in an open-minded way. This would not have been possible, however, without the work of the cast and, of course, the creative team, who have always had time to spare in aiding me in this field; a huge thank you. I am so grateful to have had this opportunity and I hope the immense work of all can be seen in its fullest tonight.

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Horatio Eliza Lewis, Lower Sixth

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nce I found out I was playing the role of Horatio, who is Hamlet’s good friend, I was extremely excited to start the rehearsal process and become attached to the Shakespearian speaking manner. To begin with, tackling the language was quite difficult, however I am currently studying the play in English, which has deepened my understanding and appreciation of it. This being the most major Shakespearian role I have had, the process has been both rewarding and challenging; however, I have deeply enjoyed the rehearsal process and working with many talented actors. I hope the outcome will be as successful as the road of development.

Polonius

Elliot Stirling, Upper Sixth

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or me, exploring the character of Polonius has not only driven me further into the murky world of Shakespeare, but also made me realise how Shakespeare really explores the psychology of his characters.

Polonius at first may seem to be the simple Pantaleone character (the bumbling old man from the commedia dell’arte tradition), performing simple sycophantic acts. Having been immersed in his character during this process, I have come to recognise and appreciate the subtle nuances of character which Shakespeare gives him, making him such a deep and fruitful character to play. The further you become immersed within the character, the more you begin to question who he is and why he does what he does. For me, this is what makes the Bard’s work still relevant, because although the situations may change, the characters and their motivations are timeless and relatable.

Ghost of Hamlet’s Father William Grabowski, Upper Sixth

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am playing the Ghost of old Hamlet, Hamlet’s father. My character has, before the beginning of the play, been murdered by his brother, who proceeded to marry his wife. Therefore, I found it challenging to find the right emotion when delivering my lines. I have been trying to find the correct balance between anger and anguish. I have, however, enjoyed these challenges as they have given me a chance to explore this complex character.

It has been so much fun to work with some of my best friends in rehearsals and I am so glad that I could take part in this production, especially as it is my last year in School.

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Rosencrantz

Guildenstern

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Amelia Kent, Upper Sixth osencrantz forms half of the dynamic duo: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. After being summoned by King Claudius to find the method behind Hamlet’s madness, the twosome are caught between loyalty to their childhood friend, Hamlet, and their duty to their King. These two ‘everyman’ figures are often mistaken for each other, due to their overall interchangeable personalities, although Rosencrantz is generally the more easy-going of the pair, insensible to the impending danger that they both face.

Playing Rosencrantz in the School production of Hamlet has proven fun and stimulating, as I believe acting out the play gives a further insight to Shakespeare’s intentions as a playwright. I endeavour to take the skills gained from this production through to later life, and hope to participate in plays from time-to-time.

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Ruby Deighton-Smythe, Upper Sixth he character, Guildenstern, forms the second half of the comical Shakespearean duo and friends of Hamlet; Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. Amelia and I had a lot of fun developing our roles, and I gradually found Guildenstern to be the more sensible, obedient one of the clumsy pair.Amelia and I found we were quickly able to embrace our roles and stay in character even when not in rehearsal, and we often received comments about us being the real-life versions of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. I’ve very much enjoyed being a part of the production in my last year at Sutton Valence.

Laertes

Charles Court, Upper Sixth

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have enjoyed working on Hamlet in this, my last year at Sutton Valence. Working with the cast and direction team has been a real pleasure. I will be performing the role of Laertes, which I feel suits me as I frequently adopt an angry brother persona in everyday life; to take it onto stage is almost natural! Whilst the appearance of Laertes is somewhat rare, I think his presence has a distinct aura about it on the stage, and you can be assured that he will never leave without making his opinions voiced. He has been an interesting character to get to know and I hope my portrayal lives up to any expectations you all may have.

Voltimand

Molly Alexander, Upper Sixth

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oltimand is a courtier to the King of Denmark who is sent to Norway by Claudius, as an ambassador to prevent invasion from Fortinbras, as he plans on invading Denmark. Claudius asks that Voltimand speaks to the King of Norway in the hope that he will tell his nephew, Fortinbras, not to attack Denmark.

I have relished the opportunity of taking on the complex role of Voltimand. I have enjoyed the rehearsal process immensely and feel that I have truly grown as an actor and developed a deep love for Shakespeare. This will stay with me forever.

Cornelius

Isabella Hughes, Fifth Form

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have thoroughly enjoyed the process of rehearsing Hamlet. Taking on the role of Cornelius has developed my understanding of the play as a whole, and I now feel that I am now able to deliver the lines with ease. Cornelius, along with Voltimand are courtiers who are sent by Claudius as ambassadors to the Court of Norway with the instructions to deter Fortinbras from attacking. As a Fifth Former, it has been a great experience to work with such a talented cast, and I feel I have learned a lot from them during the process. As well as them, Mr Fewson and Ms Williams have been fantastic directors and I hope that you enjoy the show.

Prince Fortinbras

Fynley Young, Lower Sixth

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n this production, I was given the role of Prince Fortinbras. This is a character who comes to power at the end of the play, on account of being one of the few men still standing! I was very excited to find out that I was awarded this part, not least because I get to be royal and act sophisticated. At first I struggled with learning the lines, due to the Shakespearian language, but having gone through it and learnt what each word meant, I found it a lot easier to understand. I have also found that understanding the background of the play helped me get into character. I am looking forward to the production and performing it in front of the School.

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Osric

Reynaldo

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Asher Regal, Fifth Form sric is the ambitious young employee of the court, hoping to impress Hamlet and Claudius.

Osric has strong, lavish language which he uses to impress those around him. This is how he has risen to his current position, by being kind, but Hamlet eventually overpowers his words and Osric doesn’t like disagreeing, as it could potentially put his popularity, reputation and position in court at risk. So Osric allows Hamlet to tease him and Hamlet does this by discussing if the room is cold or hot and if he should keep his bonnet on or off, which makes a fool of Osric. When Hamlet dies during the last scene, we see that Osric tries to make peace with Fortinbras to eventually rise to power once again.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the process of developing this character and being involved in the production.

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Faber Swaine, Lower Sixth have been given the role of Reynaldo, Polonius’ detective. I am presented as the leader of the Russian secret service through my costume and the way I act towards the other characters. Shakespeare presents Polonius as a circumlocutory character, so therefore I get very annoyed by his nature. Polonius gives me the role of spying on Laertes to see what he is getting up to in University and whether he is disrespecting his father’s name. When Polonius is murdered, Reynaldo takes his place as the Prime Minister of Denmark. Reynaldo is one of the few characters that stay alive throughout the play.

Norwegian Army Officers Olivia Ferris, Lower Sixth

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have been allocated the role of the Captain in the Norwegian army, and a gravedigger, which are both quite different parts, but I feel this makes my experience in the play more interesting as I get to develop two characters instead of just one. As we have been studying Hamlet in English, I am finding the production extremely helpful as it allows me to see the play visually. I am excited to see the end result of this production.

Francesca Ash, Lower Sixth

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eing a member of the cast in Hamlet and watching the production come together has been a fascinating process. As a player and guard, I get to take part in various scenes, at different points within the story.

The modern-day interpretation has added a lot of excitement and interest when acting, such as putting a twist on the typically Chaucerian players, with inspiration being drawn from a Russian punk rock band. Overall, the production has provided me with the opportunity to explore different characters, and get to know one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays.

William Presland, Upper Sixth

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s Assistant Director of the performance, as well as a minor character, I understand that Mr Fewson’s first senior production at this School has been a baptism of fire given the shortened time-frame to get the show on the road. He has done an incredible job though, and despite being under an unimaginable amount of stress with the opening night drawing near, he never lets it show and is always approachable. I think I speak for the whole cast when I say that we are all immensely grateful. My role in the performance is a very small one, but as my first (and last) role in a Sutton Valence performance, I have discovered the sense of community a play like this creates. This is completely unique to anything I have ever experienced here, and I have thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Lucianus

Player One

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Henry King, Lower Sixth hen I first got the news that we were doing Hamlet for our School play, I was a little apprehensive as the story is quite difficult. However, after finding out in the first lesson that the context of the play was changing, I became interested. I have thoroughly enjoyed portraying my character and helping with the scenes, Also with the help of Mr Fewson and Ms Williams, it made the lessons more enjoyable.

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Angus Michie, Lower Sixth layer one is a character which allows for one of the most important parts in the story of the play to happen. Hamlet asks the players if they could put on a play called The Murder of Gonzaga, which he uses to re-enact the murder that he believes his wicked uncle Claudius committed. We rehearsed Player One to be a very lively and dramatic character considering that he is the leader of a group of actors.

During rehearsals we showed that he is a leader by his movements and gestures towards the other players. We focused on making the character very over-dramatic during his speech to give Hamlet trust that his players are worthy of performing for the king.

Player Queen

Player King

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Naomi Lijesen, Lower Sixth fter hearing we were performing Hamlet for the next School production, I was intrigued as to whether we could pull it off. And from the first rehearsal onwards, it was clear that the great cast and the all-round enthusiastic vibe from everyone involved, would mean we could do it.

My character is the Player Queen, and her role is to be part of Hamlet’s plan to trick Claudius into revealing his guilt. I’ve had a lot of fun in rehearsals, with the other Players to try and express that we are acting as actors, in a play-within-a-play. So when playing the Players we explored how we could make our characters over-the-top and slightly extravagant.

I hope everyone enjoys watching it as much as we enjoyed making it.

Max Stanton-Gleaves, Lower Sixth am playing the character of the Player King where I re-enact the death of Hamlet’s father in the playwithin-the-play. This is a very major part in the play, as this is where Hamlet finds out that Claudius has killed Old King Hamlet by his facial reactions.

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Marcellus

Edward Mazumdar, Lower Sixth

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have to say that I was really not too sure about taking on the role of Marcellus, as he is the biggest part I have played in a School production so far. I have grown in confidence for this year’s production, as I have been joined by a lot of my friends in the cast with whom I share my scenes. I realised there was nothing to be afraid of as I can enjoy my rehearsals and moments backstage knowing that at the end of the day I am in the same boat as most of them, stumbling over lines and forgetting our cues. Mr Fewson and Miss Williams are two of the most driven teachers in the School, not only setting the bar for high standards, but by spending so much of their own time perfecting and crafting the play.

All-in-all, I hope you enjoy our production.

Francisco

Jack Fenton, Lower Sixth

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n the School production of Hamlet, I play the role of Francisco. His character is very serious and his job is being a guard. It took time for me to adapt to this and suit the way they speak in the play but I swiftly developed into the role.

Being involved in the production has helped me gain confidence, as well as picking up skills along the way.

Bernardo

Lucas Fulford, Lower Sixth

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ernardo is one of the sentries at Elsinore and, along with Marcellus, is the first to see the ghost of Old Hamlet walking the walls of the castle. They summon Horatio to witness what they have seen. Learning the meaning of my lines was quite difficult as the language is so different to how we speak now, but after rehearsals with the rest of the cast, I am now quite confident I can do the role justice. I’ve really enjoyed being part of the production and hope that we do the play justice in our performances.

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Clowns and Gravediggers

Gracie Rigby, Lower Sixth

Maddie Chivers, Lower Sixth

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am playing the role of the gravedigger. I have really enjoyed the rehearsal process and I very much like how our comedic scene breaks up the intense feel of the play.

Isabelle Turner, Lower Sixth

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have loved playing the role of the gravedigger in Hamlet. I have enjoyed every minute and have had a smile on my face throughout rehearsals. This experience will never leave me.

Lauren Robinson, Lower Sixth

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uring my experience of Hamlet I have learnt to understand the concept of the play, and my role as a gravedigger. Our scene in the production is very uplifting and adds a comical dimension to the tragic genre of the play. As an English student, performing Hamlet has helped me visualise the text that we de-construct and analyse, making my understanding of Shakespeare stronger. The process has been a very enjoyable experience as I am performing a humorous role, alongside many of my close friends.

n this production of Hamlet, I am playing the role of a gravedigger. I have enjoyed playing the part as I feel it is a light-hearted scene and it contrasts from the rest of the play. In the past, I have studied several books

by Shakespeare and it has been extremely interesting watching the play unfold in real life. I’m very impressed with this interpretation of Hamlet and cannot wait to see the final production come together.

Catherine Veasey, Lower Sixth

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was excited to hear that the School play was going to be Hamlet. I find the play incredibly interesting, and I liked the fact that we can show a real contrast of different characters in our respective portrayals. I was given the part of a gravedigger along with my friends.

We enjoyed practising and performing our scene as it shows the humour within the play. I am keen on how well it flows and how well it fits into the play.

Isabelle Stevens, Lower Sixth

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am playing the role of a gravedigger. I have thoroughly enjoyed the rehearsal process and developing my knowledge of Hamlet and Shakespeare as a whole.

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Director

Mr Ben Fewson, Head of Drama

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play by a genius about a genius’ is the sentence often used by actors to describe Hamlet. Many times the very act of embarking upon a production of Shakespeare’s masterpiece is the most daunting task for any company. In the case of this production however, the company have approached the piece with energy, creativity and a pleasing lack of reverence!

The process has been a pleasure, from the design of the stage, to exploring the text with the talented and driven performers. The students on and off stage have been welcoming, receptive and very professional. I’m very much looking forward to seeing them do themselves justice tonight.

Assistant Director Ms Laura Williams

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ords,Words, words, are all a production ever begins with. As an English and a Drama teacher, it has always been an exhilarating experience to study or produce Shakespearean plays. is a favourite of so many people, known the world over for its exploration of the human condition when faced with grief and torment. Many students are frightened by the words of Shakespearean plays and is a daunting prospect to put on as a production. It is seen as complex, weighty and from another time. Our cast, with the expert direction of Ben Fewson have brought it to life, made it so very relevant and it has been a privilege to work with such a talented group of young actors. Their energy and enthusiasm has not waivered throughout the rehearsal process. Working as assistant director throughout has enabled me to grow as a professional and I am delighted to be a part of such a magnificent production.

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Production Team Director Mr B Fewson Assistant Director

Ms L Williams

Student Assistant Directors Molly Alexander William Presland Stage Manager

Ms L Williams

Backstage Crew Josiah De Bono Tom Gray Laura Horley Antonio Malluzzo-Fisher Toby Nottage Technicians Mr J Mitchell Tarik Abed Adam Carroll Matthew Jones Musicians Violin and saxophone Lara Bowles Clarinet and bass clarinet Matthew Corpe Violin and flute Anya Livtchak Clarinet Mr J Soman Front of House Manager

Miss E Davies

Front of House Miss I Bennison Mrs L Eastwood Mrs F Gosden Mrs H Knott Mrs A Moravek-Hurst Mr B O’Donovan Mr W Radford Miss Z Radford Mrs S Rose

Mr J Devine and team

Programme Design Mr W Radford Programme Photography Mr D Clarke Mr J Lockwood Photography Editing

Nina Harman

Programme Printing

Stagg Creative

Publicity and Ticketing Mrs L Henderson Mrs H Knott Mrs W Rogers Miss L Turner Mrs J Watson Additional Photography and Videography

Mr T Cope Mr J Zane

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