posted 2nd September 2024
Entertaining Angels by Richard Everett. Clare Philbrock directed, and she chose Entertaining Angels so as to give the opportunity for female performers to take centre stage this time.
Entertaining Angels tells the story of Grace who is coming to terms with the death of her vicar husband, Bardolph (Bardy). Having served the parish at her husband's side, undertaking the supportive tasks expected of her, she is about to make the move from The Rectory and needs to find her way in the world again as well as experimenting with her newly found freedom. She is visited by her eccentric older sister Ruth and her daughter Jo, both of whom have their own burdens. Ruth has a particular revelation which will cause Grace to question the foundation of her marriage. They are joined by Sarah, the new vicar who has secrets and doubts of her own. Throughout in Grace's mind, Bardy remains a presence, and she converses with him as she tries to make sense of things. Will either of them find peace at last?
credits
Company
Grace... Pat Peters
Ruth... Chris Eilbeck
Jo... Tanya Nelson
Sarah... Marie Watsham
Bardolph... Keith Palmer
Production Team
Director... Clare Philbrock
Stage Manager... Janine Warre
Backcloth Artist... Des Groves
Set Construction... Hugh Chudley, Howard Kelman and Team
Set Dressing... Janine Warre, Howard Eilbeck, Pat Peters and Team
Lighting Design... Tim Pratt
Lighting Operator...Leigh Steedman
Sound Operator... Alan Caig
Organ Music... Mark Perry
Properties... Janine Warre, Pat Peters and Company
Costumes... Janine Warre, Pat Peters and Company
Publicity and Programme Design... Kelman Media
Rehearsal Prompt... Howard Eilbeck
Front of House... Howard Eilbeck and Team
Box Office... Howard and Chris Eilbeck