Hamlet

26 June - 7 July 1990

Director: Eric Usher Venue: The George Hotel

Hamlet is regarded by many as the best play ever written, and to be charged with the task of producing it is both daunting and exciting. The play as written runs for about four and a half hours, so the first task was to reduce the text by about a thousand lines to bring it to a length that will fit comfortably into an evening at the George. I hope you will find the shortened play to your liking and that you will suspend disbelief and enter into the strange dark world of Elsinore seen through the haunted eyes of the tragic prince. The characters are caught up in a maelstrom of emotions: love, hate, jealousy, friendship, treachery, indecision and self-interest combine to produce the inevitable tragic climax. Our entire company has worked with a high level of commitment for several months to bring this memorable play to you tonight. I hope that you will find the evening both stimulating and enjoyable.

Cast

Hamlet

David Crosby

Claudius

Roger Taylor

Gertrude

Kate Fenemore

Ghost

David Foyle

Polonius

Michael Williamson

Laertes

Mike Ockwell

Ophelia

Lindsey Brown

Horatio

Dean Laccohee

Marcellus

Graeme Hammond

Barnardo

Brian Williams

Rosencrantz

Willie Wilson

Guildenstern

Nick Hemens

First Player / Priest

Gary Cooper

Players

Gill ButlerSpencer DyerDavid Huff

Osric

Keith Phillips

Gentleman

Graham Linay

Grave Digger

Peter Sawford

Ladies of the Court

Trish JamesKathy Knight

Crew

Director

Eric Usher

Stage Manager

John Morgan

Assistant Stage Manager

Tanzy Lee

Set Design

Colin Chalk

Stage Construction

Nigel Callaghan

Stage Crew

Chris HunnamPeter LevittBob PughAlex Schieber

Continuity

Vivienne Dyer

Lighting & Sound

Malcolm LyonsMel PugsleyTierce BrittonSophie RowlingsAndy KendonGerry DavisonRoger BlackmoreDaryl FlemingPat HamiltonGill HanbyRuth TaylorHazel Ainscough

Sound Equipment

SJC Services

Lighting Equipment

JPL Lighting

Fight Arranger

Bob Pugh

Costume Design

Wendy Usher

Wardrobe

Trish JamesBridget NewlandWendy UsherJo FradleyTerry DickChris MorrisKathy NightRosie AustenMo Pearce

Make-up

Lynda MorganTrisha James

Photography

Simon EllisABIPP AMPA

Publicity & Programme

Martine PeulevéTrish JamesMichael WilliamsonRosie AustenKeith PhillipsCollette NichollsEric Usher

Front of House

Cheryl Cook