Surviving Speares (2013)
Produced by
Presented by
Playwright: Alexandra Watt Simpson
Director: Rebecca Liddiard
Venue
Run
July 3rd, 2013 – July 14th, 2013
Synopsis
In fair Magpie, where we lay our scene, Shakespeare players have their dignity to redeem. Do you need a drink? Well they do too. Juliet has not recovered from the blood she drew. A Speare to the heart, a pint to lips, don’t forget to leave the barmaid a tip!
Suggested reading: R&J Act1.1. Ab: ‘Do you bite your thumb…’ (fringetoronto.com)
Cast
| Chris Issak | Shakespeare |
| Joella Crichton | Witch One |
| Charlotte Cattell | Witch Two |
| Rebecca Liddiard | Witch Three |
| Alexandra Watt Simpson | Juliet |
| Zachery Knowles | Romeo |
| Andrew Petker | Hamlet |
| Peter Higginson | King Lear |
| Andrea Massoud | Cordelia |
| Emma Ferrante | Nurse |
Creative Team
| Alexandra Watt Simpson | Playwright |
| Rebecca Liddiard | Director |
| Jennifer Jakob | Costume Designer |
Production
| Andrea Massoud | Co-Producer |
| Rebecca Liddiard | Co-Producer |
| Alexandra Watt Simpson | Co-Producer |
| Bertha Lee | Stage Manager |
| Kvesche Bjons-Ebacher | Head of Audio |
| Emily Butters | Assistant Stage Manager |
