The Queen’s Conjuror (2016)
Produced by
Playwrights: Alec Toller and Joshua Browne
Director: Alec Toller
Venue
Run
November 3rd, 2016 – November 20th, 2016
Synopsis
John Dee was a 16th century adviser to Queen Elizabeth, and a scientist and magician when those two professions were indistinguishable. The Queen’s Conjuror follows John Dee as he tries to decipher an enticing but ominous vision which he hopes will provide critical information that will impress Queen Elizabeth enough to gain her patronage. To do this, Dee enlists the help of Edward Kelley, a scryer, medium, and possible charlatan. Kelley proves to be as brilliant as he is disturbed, and Dee must work through the wretchedness of Kelley’s soul and his erratic behaviour to access his revelatory visions and gain the Queen’s support. The show explores the complexity of intimacy, the dangers of vulnerability, and the necessities of both for the alchemical transformation of the soul. (eastendarts.ca)
Cast
| Joshua Browne | Edward Talbot |
| John Fray | Uriel / Lord William Cecil |
| Sochi Fried | Jane Dee |
| Tim Walker | John Dee |
| Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah | Queen Elizabeth / Joanna |
Creative Team
| Alec Toller | Playwright |
| Joshua Browne | Playwright |
| Alec Toller | Director |
| Steve Vargo | Lighting Designer |
| Erica-Maria Causi | Set Designer |
| Andy Trithardt | Sound Designer |
Production
| Stephanie Taylor | Stage Manager |
