PAST PRODUCTION (2025)

A Bunch of Amateurs

By Ian Hislop and

About the Show

Written by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman. Directed by Lynn Rushby. Sunday 27th April – Saturday 3rd May 2025 Fading Hollywood action hero, Jefferson Steel, comes to England expecting to play King Lear with the RSC at Stratford, only to discover that his agent has actually booked him to appear at another Stratford, a sleepy village in Suffolk. His fellow players are members of the local am dram group trying to save their theatre from developers. Jefferson’s ego and vanity are in sharp contrast to the enthusiasm of the other cast members. The stage is set for a comic clash of cultures and ambitions. Matinees: Sunday 27th April and Saturday 3rd May 2025 at 3 p.m. Evenings: Monday 28th April to Friday 2nd May at 8 p.m. This production features sudden loud noises, flashing lights and the use of strong language.

Cast

Jefferson Steel Robert Chambers
Dorothy Nettle Laura Gamble
Jessica Steel Beth Grylls
Nigel Dewbury Martin Dale
Mary Plunkett Sue Hicks
Denis Dobbins Ian Evans
Lauren Bell Pauline Whalley
Stage Crew Ben Kyte
Film Maker Charles Marriott
Rehearsal Photographer Jon Louder

Creative Team

Director Lynn Rushby
Stage Manager Unknown
Assistant Stage Manager Stuart Scott
Props Janet Clark
Lighting Design Jon Lewis
Sound Design Ian James
Technical Support Chris Muggridge
Technical Operator James Quinn
Set Construction Ian Saunders
Set Construction Adrian Pope
Set Construction Unknown
Costumes Unknown
Costumes Valerie Polydorou
Costumes Margaret Uzzell
Rehearsal Prompt Sue Fentiman

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Show Details

Director
Lynn Rushby
Performance Dates
2025
3 photos available
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