WINNER
Francesca Stone as Kate Middleton
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
ARTS RICHMOND SWAN AWARDS 2018-2019
WINNER
Daniel Wain as King Charles III
The Charles Sumner Award for the Best Male in a Play
NODA -LONDON DISTRICT
WINNER
Chris Mounsey as Mr Stevens (Leader of the Opposition)
The Eric Watsham Award for Best Cameo Performance in a Play
NODA - LONDON DISTRICT
WINNER
The Pat Redhead Award for Best Drama
NODA - LONDON DISTRICT
King Charles III
BY MIKE BARTLETT
4-8 June 2019
Barnes, London
NOMINATED
CYGNET AWARD, BEST PRODUCTION
BEST ACTOR, BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
ARTS RICHMOND SWAN AWARDS 2018-2019
"A show that lingers with you" "Engrossing"
"What a show! From beginning to end you are transported alongside the emotion and turmoil of each character. Superbly acted by every single cast member and expertly directed by Susan Conte this is a real treat."
"WOW! This show knocks you off your feet. "
"Powerful, emotive, moving performances and beautifully crafted characters."
"An ambitious show, delivered with style. Bravo."
"Real/thought out characters, no obvious stereotypes/charactertures"
"Right Royal treatment for this fascinating play in Susan Conte's bravura in-the-round production."
"Daniel Wain excels in the title role with excellent support from the large cast."
"Together, the creative team carefully put together an excellent cast that combined to deliver a fabulous production.
An excellent idea to arrange this production ‘in-the-round’ and to bring the audience closer to the action. This definitely created a more intimate atmosphere and feeling of involvement throughout. In a play with so much intricate, and often lengthy, prose
I can clearly see a weaker cast struggling to maintain the pace and energy needed to hold an audience’s attention.
We were treated to some truly first-class acting and wonderful performances.
Overall, this was a captivating play and one that simply enthralled the audience. " Des Wilby NODA
Barnes Community Players and Wild Duck Theatre link up for an exciting summer co-production of satire, comedy, and tragedy in Mike Bartlett’s audacious future history play where Charles reigns as the new King but can’t resist the temptation to meddle.
Mike Bartlett's much acclaimed blank verse 'future history play' explores the people beneath the crowns, the unwritten rules of our democracy, and the conscience of Britain's most famous family.
Cast & Creatives
Daniel Wain
King Charles III
Annie Collenette
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
Jamie Barker
William, Duke of Cambridge
Francsca Stone
Kate, Duchess of Cambridge
Richard Scott
Prince Henry of Wales (Harry)
Tim Catchpole
Sir James Reiss,
Royal Press Secretary
Emily O'Mahony
Mrs. Trisha Evans,
The Primeminister
Fiona Lawrie
Spencer/Friend of Harry/
Speaker/TV Producer
Daniel Emilio Baldock
Cootsy, Friend of Harry
Georganna Simpson
Jess, Art Student from
South London
Chris Mounsey
Mr Stevens,
Leader of the Opposition (Tory)
Rima Saab
Ghost
Marie Bushell
Sarah,
PM's Chief Political Advisor
Ian Glennie
Nick,
PM's Communications Advisor
Mohammed Al Rawi
Clive (Under Butler)
& Chief of Police
Nabeel Shamerza
Paul, Kebab Seller
Judy Phipps
Free Newspaper Seller
Asher Simpson
Terry,
Private Detective for Harry
Adrian Chittock
Sir Gordon,
Chief of Defence
Marion Earle,
Dilon Ozdemir & Company
MP's/ Crowd/Press
The Castlenau Choir
& St Osmunds Choir
Conducted by Fergus O'Kelly
Susan Conte
Director/Producer
Michelle Hood
Assistant Director
Chuma Emembolu
Lighting Design
Harry Doyle
Sound Design
Susan Conte
Francesca Stone
Annie Collenette
Set Design
Joanna Field
Sound & Lighting Operator
Andy Hale
Production & Rigging
Pennie Bayliss
Darrol Blake
Marion Earle
Wardrobe
Jane Gough
Annie Collenette
Props
Jane Gough
Stage Manager
Martin Parsley
Kate Patterson
Assistant Stage Manager
Nikki Kelly
Voice Coach
Joanna Harry
Rehearsal Prompt
Mary Chapman
& Team
Front of House
Robin Eastwood
Francesca Stone
Publicity
Fleur de Henrie Pearce
Social Media
Dominic Conte
Francesca Stone
Poster Design
Marc Pearce
Photography
Judy Skillington
BCP Treasurer
Patrick Van Den Bergh
BCP Chairman
Susan Conte
Wild Duck Producer
Fleur de Henrie Pearce
Wild Duck Associate Producer
Production Photography © Marc Pearce
Our special thanks to all those who have helped with this
production in so many different ways including
Karenza McCarthy at The Bank of England Sports Centre for rehearsal space,
Julia Bebington at the BCA, Steve Dixon, Sally Copland, Martin Spriggs for the loan of equipment and The OrangeTree Theatre for set items.