A new production by the Beverley Theatre Company (BTC) will be adapted from Robert Louis Stephenson’s famous novella ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ by Nicholas Briggs.
Many versions of the story of a doctor who transforms into the evil Mr Hyde have been adapted over the years, including Spencer Tracy’s 1941 film version and James Nesbitt’s 2007 BBC adaptation.
Adapted by Nicholas Briggs, the Daleks voice of Doctor Who, this new story follows the original story, but is told through the interaction and flashbacks of Gabriel Utterson, his cousin Richard Enfield, his friend Dr Hastie Lanyon, and Inspector Newcomen of Scotland Yard, as well as the solicitor Gabriel Utterson.
A steadfast of BTC, Emma Drew directs the play, with a cast that will be familiar to audiences from her portrayal of Geraldine Grainger in ‘The Vicar of Dibley’. Among the longest-serving members, David Bugg portrays Dr Jekyll, while Tony Musgrave portrays Mr Hyde.
The long arms of the law are represented by Colin Walls as the Constable and Steve Jordan as Inspector Newcomen, who makes a welcome return to BTC as Jekyll’s friends Gabriel Utterson and Hastie Lanyon.
There are six new members joining the group – Charlie Cross, Sue Allan, Jodie Fletcher, Alison Healey, Sally Foster and Samuel Drew, in addition to regulars Sam Kneeshaw, Cheryl Giles, Bill Watts, Pat McKenzie and Cathy Derrick.
Red Raygun Ltd has kindly given permission to perform the play at 7.30pm between Wednesday 16th and Saturday 19th November at Beverley Memorial Hall, Lairgate, Beverley (except Wednesday).
The cost of tickets for adults is £9.50, and for concessions, it is £8.50.
They can be purchased from the Tourist Information Centre at the Treasure House, Champney Road, Beverley. You can also buy tickets at the door on the night or online at www.beverleytheatrecompany.com
Interested in treading the boards or helping backstage? Beverley Theatre Company wants to keep amateur theatre alive in Beverley. For more information, please contact thebeverleytheatrecompany@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page.
