The Caucasian Chalk Circle
The Brockley Jack Studio - Feb/March 2016
In 2016 Rob performed with the Lazarus theatre company in their production of The Caucasian Chalk Circle as their first show of the year as part of their revolution and rebellion season.
"A girl must make a choice… to take the child and run, or leave him behind in the fury of civil war.
Brecht’s thrilling and revolutionary play follows a young girl who makes the biggest decision of her life. Set against the backdrop of war and mutiny, Grusha seeks refuge and asylum.
Her crime: saving the son of the fleeing establishment.
Her reward: The Chalk Circle."
This inventive ensemble production draws on Brecht’s pioneering techniques and thrilling text, set to an original score.
The show saw a cast of 10 transform into over 60 characters while never leaving the stage.
Creatives
Written by Bertolt Brecht
Translated by Frank McGuinness
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Adapted and Directed - Ricky Dukes
Designed - Sorcha Corcoran
Lighting Design - Stuart Glover
Sound Design - Neil McKeown
Songs - Robert Locke
Costume Design - Rachel Dingle
Associate Director - Gavin Harrington-Odedra
Dramaturge - Sara Reimers
Assistant Director - Grace Joseph
Stage Manager - Sinéad Sexton
Production Manager - Ina Berggren
Company Photographer - Adam Trigg
Production Graphic Designer – Will Beeston
Rob took on the role of the boisterous Azdak who finds himself as the people's judge during the revolution.
This larger than life character strutted around the stage, interacting with the audience causing chaos where ever he went.
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The Reviews
The Upcoming - 5 Stars
Grumpy gay critic - 4 Stars
London theatre 1 - 4 Stars
Gay star news
UK theatre
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Cast
Grusha - Ashleigh Cordery
Singer / Simon – Jon Tozzi
Aniko / Old Peasant / Woman – Pauline Nakirya
Nanny / Fat Peasant – Paula Brett
Governor’s Wife / Mother-in-law / Ludovica – Grace Cheatle
Adjutant / Inn keeper – Charles Warner
Monk / Nephew – Adam Boyle
Azdak / Governor / Corporal – Rob Peacock
Jessup / Shauva – Simão Ramos
Fat Prince / Lavrenti / Irakli – Tom Woodward
For more information about Lazarus theatre follow the link below.