October 26, 2004 to October 30, 2004
Directed by Richard Stevenson
In this retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson's famous story, Dr Jekyll is introduced just as he is on the brink of discovering the key to man's inner reality. One evening he experiments on himself and finds out to his delight that his formula works. Unfortunately, his "real" self turns out to be the monster Edward Hyde. Undaunted, Jekyll continues his researches, spending more and more time as Hyde, as gradually the horrifying character of Hyde begins to take over......
Cast
Poole, the butler.............................................Mike Asprey
Charlotte, a maid...........................................Emily Peers
Dr Henry Jekyll..............................................Ben Adams
Celestine.......................................................Helen Ryder
Dr Lanyon, her uncle.....................................Tony Whitley
Utterson, a lawyer...........................................Chris Nixon
Hilda, the parlour maid.....................................Jan Townes
Penny, Hyde's woman..................................Jenny Cooper
For The Marlowe Players
Stage Manager ......................................... Andrea White
Lighting ..................................................... Steve Cooper
Publicity .................................................. Emma Sinclair
Incidental Music ................................... Susan Stevenson
Sound ........................................................... Gil Townes
Wardrobe .................................. Kees Vugts / Kath Vugts
Continuity ....................................................... Sue Orme
Properties ................................................. Penny Haynes
Set Design .................................. Gil Townes, Kees Vugts
Front of House ................. Pauline Green, Marjorie Howarth
...................... Anthea Blundell, Rita Shipley, John Freeman
This production received 2 Eagle Award nominations.
