John Webster's
THE DUCHESS
OF MALFI
17th March - 4th April 2009, The Blue Elephant Theatre, Camberwell.
Lazarus presents John Webster’s gripping and powerful Jacobean Tragedy, THE DUCHESS OF MALFI, re-imagined in 1940’s England, this dark and passionate play follows the Duchess’s tragic spiral of Love, Reputation and ultimately Death.
London 1939 on the eve of war the Duchess, a widow, finds Love in the arms of her servant Antonio, their dangerous love affair is played out against the darkness of a world that forbids them to be together.
“Handsomely Designed Adaptation”
“Eloquent and heartfelt”
“Natalie Lesser in the lead role is Dignifled and Graceful”
CREATIVE
Directed by Ricky Dukes
Designed by Heather Doole, Liam Welton and Ricky Dukes
Movement by Tim Mcfarland and Ricky Dukes
Music by Liam Welton and Ricky Dukes
Production and Stage Management by Jacob Patterson
Lighting by Heather Doole
Sound by Liam Welton
CAST
Duchess - Natalie Lesser
Ferdinand – James French
Cardinal – David J Spence
Antonio – Neal Craig
Bosola – Steven Rodgers
Delio – James Ronan
Julia – Charlotte Lamont
Cariola – Carrie Whitton
Roderigo – Daniel Rodrigues
Silvio – Chris Waplington
Castruchio - Charlie Dupré
Viola – Claire Daly
Carla – Rebecca Eve
