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Past Productions
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June 11th - June 15th - 2002 The Marlowe Players presented The Hunting of the Snark by Bob Hescott " Just the place for a Snark ! "...the Bellman cried, as he landed his crew with care; supporting each man on the top of the tide by a finger entwined in his hair." Lewis Carroll's nonsense poem is transported to London during the Blitz as a gang of children explore the bomb sites that have become their giant adventure playgrounds - where exciting and grizzly finds can be made. Baker, a German Jewish refugee, struggles to be accepted, no-one ever believes a word Barmy says, whilst Butcher, the bully, seeks to replace Bellman as gang leader - as they all hunt for the mysterious Snark... But will its discovery solve all their problems, or will the Snark turn out to be a Boojum and destroy them all? |
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Mike Asprey was voted best supporting actor for his role as Baker. "The Hunting of the Snark" was nominated for best production. |
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But oh, beamish nephew, beware of the day, If your Snark be a Boojum !
For then you will softly and suddenly vanish away, and never be met with
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Click on the link below
to read the Derby Evening Telegraph's review of The Hunting of the Snark.
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| Directed by.....Richard Stevenson | |
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Bellman......................................Paul Wilson Beryl...........................................Rachel Dale Barmy......................................Janet Townes Butcher......................................Chris Nixon Billiard..........................................Sue Orme Banker........................................Emily Peers Beaver.................................Terry Stevenson |
Bonkers.............................................Wendy
Beric
Balaclava........................................Helen Hancock Brains..............................................Sue Stevenson Barrister...........................................Penny Haynes Baker.................................................Mike Asprey Narrator 1........................................Carole Challis Narrator 2.......................................Audrey Warne |
