Measure for Measure
 

Measure For Measure - by William Shakespeare

Performed 28th May - 1st June 2003 at St Albans Boys' School

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Breakaway lent a 50s theme to Measure for Measure, with musical interludes by Elvis Presley being a key feature as the Duke, leaving his virtuous Deputy Angelo in charge of the city, returns in disguise to see hypocrisy rife as Angelo flouts his own strict law on sex outside wedlock. Death, dishonour, disguise, double-dealing and a generous helping of debauchery make this a fascinating and funny play about morality and human nature.

Cast

Vincentio, the Duke - Roy Bookham
Angelo, the Deputy - Mark Summers
Escala, a Lady - Sue Dyson
Claudio, a young gentleman - Rob Thomas
Isabella, Claudio's sister - Sara Davis
Juliet, beloved of Claudio - Rona Cracknell
Mariana, formerly betrothed to Angelo - Helen Cotsworth
Lucio, a fantastic - Richard Smith
A Lord - Anthony Burton
A Lady - Jane Fisher
Provost - Helen Huson
Friar Thomas - Roy Craske
Francisca, a nun - Rona Cracknell
Mistress Overdone, a bawd - Helen Cotsworth
A Justice - Jane Fisher
Elbow, a simple constable - David Martin
Froth, a foolish gentleman - Martin Boutland
Pompey, a clown, servant to Mistress Overdone - David Berryman
Abhorson, an executioner - David Martin
Barnadine, a dissolute prisoner - Anthony Burton
A Messenger - Adam Chapman-Huson
A Boy - Peter Martin
A Punk - Marianne Stevenson
A Prisoner - Michael Tomkins
Attendants - Marianne Stevenson, Ruth Sayers, Jane Fisher

Director - Trevor D Oakes
Assistant Director - Emma Dinoulis
Technical Director - David Paull
Producer - Marianne Stevenson
Stage Manager - June Farmer
Props - Dottie Lindridge
Front of House - Carolyn Christie
Refreshments - Jane Fisher
Publicity and Programme - David Martin
Lighting and Sound - Tim Hayward
Photographs - Anthony Burton
Design - Helen Cotsworth
Assistance With Costumes - Andie Hill of Alter Ego