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The Last Abbot of Reading
11th June - 3rd July 2021
Venue: Reading Abbey Ruins
Written by: Beth Flintoff
Directed by: Jonny Humphries
Design by: Sarah Booth
Running Time: 2 Hours 20 Minutes (inc interval)
Hugh Cook: An unknown monk living quietly at Reading Abbey until a chance encounter with King Henry VIII results in an unexpected promotion. Suddenly propelled into a world of intrigue, politics and danger, Hugh must balance his beliefs with the orders of the formidable King. As England breaks away from Europe, he has to make an impossible choice.
On the 900th year anniversary of the Abbey, RABBLE brings to life the extraordinary story of Reading’s Last Abbot.
“Theatre at its very best”
*****
The Stage
VIDEO
Film credit: Henry Steedman
Production Gallery
Photography: Pieter Lawman
CAST LIST
Dominic Allen – Dr. London
Timothy Allsop – Hugh
Emma Denly – Jane Seymour/Joan
Joanne Howarth – Alice
Alex Hughes – Henry
Nathan Ives Moiba – Jack
Robin Kingsland – Cromwell/John
Dani McCallum – Anne Bolyen/Margaret
Timothy Allsop – Hugh
Emma Denly – Jane Seymour/Joan
Joanne Howarth – Alice
Alex Hughes – Henry
Nathan Ives Moiba – Jack
Robin Kingsland – Cromwell/John
Dani McCallum – Anne Bolyen/Margaret
PRODUCTION TEAM
Beth Flintoff – Writer
Jonathan Humphreys – Director
Toby Davies – Executive ProducerÂ
Dani Davies – Associate Producer
Lyndon Baines – Production Manager & Stage Manager On Book
Sabina Netherclift – Movement Director
Hannah Pearson – ASM & Wardrobe Supervisor
Jonathan Humphreys – Director
Toby Davies – Executive ProducerÂ
Dani Davies – Associate Producer
Lyndon Baines – Production Manager & Stage Manager On Book
Sabina Netherclift – Movement Director
Hannah Pearson – ASM & Wardrobe Supervisor
Benjamin Hudson – ComposerÂ
Sarah Booth – Designer
Steph Linkens – Costume supervisor
Joe Morris – Sound Designer
Andrew Budge – Lighting Designer
Cristian Denas – Fight Director
Ensemble and Work Experience – Get Up On Stage