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Romeo and Juliet

Bard in the Yard in 2014 was Romeo and Juliet directed by John Marwick with a Romeo who was making his debut on any stage and Juliet who has gone on to a professional acting career overseas. Watch on YouTube Publicity 2014 For 2014’s outdoor summer Bard in the Yard production the Troupe brings the greatest love story of them all to the magical Muritai School Yard. Shakespeare’s superb tale of tragic young love will be brought to life in a simple, timeless production that focuses on the story, the people and the passion. For this production, Director John Marwick has chosen the pared-back style of

Six Characters in Search of an Author

Luigi Pirandello's Six Characters in Search of an Author was translated, adapted and directed by John Marwick Amber Baldock won an award for Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role at the Wellington District Theatre Federation's full length play competition. Cast Father Peter Baldock Mother Fran Baldock Step-daughter Amber Baldock Son Theo Nettleton Boy Connor Macrae-Clannachan Child Isabel Stewart Madame Pace Anne Manchester Director Will Clannachan Leading Lady Joanna Hulme Leading Man David Gledhill Second actor Thomas Pepperell Second actress / Props Carol Thompson Stage Manager / Technician Ed Hickey Rehearsal Assistant Sandra Gillespie Following a successful run in Eastbourne the production was staged for two nights

Man of the Moment

In November 2006 Barry Mawer directed Man of the Moment by Alan Ayckbourn. The set included a swimming pool! The play was well received by reviewers. Directed by Barry Mawer Vic Parks - Michael McDonald Trudy - Anne Manchester Cindy - Tessa/Molly McFarlane Sharon - Sarah-Rose Burke Ruy - Peter Hughson Marta - Janis Caddy Kenny Collins - Will Clanachan Jill Rillington - Holly Robinson Douglas Beechey - Don Quiring Ashley Barnes - Barry Mawer Shadow Cast: Ashley Bloomfield David Gledhill Bev Barclay Elspeth Harris Ian Freeguard Ed Hickey Carol Thompson Reviews