Lazarus theatre have announced their gender switched production of Shakespeare’s legendary The Tempest which sees Prospero now female and Miranda now male; exploring gender, sexuality and identity. Golding’s 20th Century epic Lord of the Flies returns after a triumphant run in 2018 as part of their second season at The Greenwich Theatre in a 50/50 gender cast production.
The Tempest – Returning to the company Micha Colombo takes on the role of Prospero. Micha’s previous Lazarus credits include Troilus and Cressida, Coriolanus and Henry V. Also returning to the company are David Clayton (Edward II, A Midsummer Night’s Dream) who plays Trinculo, Georgina Barley (Lord of the Flies) playing Caliban and Nell Hardy (Lord of the Flies) playing Sebastian.
Making their Lazarus Debuts; Miranda – Alexander da Fonseca, Ariel – Abigail Clay, Alonzo – Nikolas Salmon, Antonio – Peace Oseyenum, Ferdinand – Aaron Peters, Gonzalo – Conor Hadfield and Stephano – James Alston.
Shakespeare’s legendary last play sees a ship caught in a storm, violent and destructive. When the casualties awake on an enchanted island their true self is revealed, an island full of magic, where love is love, revenge and forgiveness.
This new production is adapted and directed by Ricky Dukes, designed byRachel Dingle with lighting design by Stuart Glover, sound design by Sam Glossip and songs by Bobby Locke.
Lord of the Flies – Returning to the company Ben Victor plays the role of Simon which he played in the 2018 production.
Making their Lazarus Debuts; Ralph – Alice Hutchinson, Piggy – Tommy Carmichael, Jack – Matt Penson, Roger – Darcy Willison, Eric – David Angland, Sam – Larissa Teale, Percival – Lucy Ioannou, Henry – Oliver Franks, Maurice – Phoebe Stapleton, Bill – Denis Rai. The Voice is voiced byJennifer Shakesby.
The production is directed by Ricky Dukes, with movement direction by Julia Cave designed by Rachel Dingle* with lighting design by Ben Jacobs and sound design by Nicola Chang.
*Based on the original design by Alfie Heywood and costume design by Rebecca Carpenter.
The Tempest is at Greenwich Theatre 5th – 16th February 2019
Lord of The Flies is at Greenwich Theatre 20th – 30th March 2019.
