PRODUCTIONS
THE Revenger's tragedy
in a new adaptation by Meredith Oakes
Southwark Playhouse
7th-25th March 2006
"Were it not for women and gold there would be no damnation."
A tale of vengeance, lust and violence that explodes onto the stage in the finest traditions ofJacobean tragedy.
In a brand new adaptation by Meredith Oakes (previous plays include premieres at the Royal Court, Hampstead, National Theatre and adaptations for the Gate and Young Vic), this production featured a twenty-two strong ensemble cast, which was the largest ever to play the Southwark Playhouse, and was one the fastest selling shows in the theatre's history.
Gavin McAlinden
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
Original Music
Martin Beere, Jessie Burton, Tom Davey, John Dorney, Rob Heanley, Mark Hesketh, James Howard, Oliver Kieran-Jones, Ben Lambert, Adele Lynch, Linda Marlowe, Kris Marshall, Joanna Miller, Catherine Murray, Patrick Myles, Charles Pemberton, Sheila Ruskin, James Scott-Russell, Tom Sykes, Chloe Thomas, Connor Williams, William Whymper.
WHAT THE CRITICS SAID
Directed by
Designer
Vicki Fifield
Paul Coldwell
Matt Downing
James Jones
Cast Includes
WHAT THE CRITICS SAID
“Outstanding…Oakes’ deft adaptation is taken at a breathless gallop…and the black pitch of murderous comedy bubbling away beneath the surface has you guiltily laughing throughout…
Ah, Jacobean tragedy – don’tcha just love it?”
Christopher Hart, Sunday Times
“This romp of a revival certainly entertains…Marshall’s amused detachment draws in the audience as delighted conspirators."
Kieron Quirke, Evening Standard
“The production gleefully embraces the ripe excesses of this cautionary tale…in Meredith Oakes’ clear adaptation and Gavin McAlinden’s sharp, modern-dress production…the staging relishes the grim, sardonic humour…Kris Marshall gives a driven performance…a gutsy staging of this dark play.”
Sarah Hemming, Financial Times
Photos by
Mike Eddowes
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