![]() ![]() ![]() The film below about ERROR ERROR ERROR gives you a glimpse into life as a Shakespeare Nation company member and is a great chance to meet some of the familiar faces who are back for more this year: Some of our company also came from our friends at Canterbury Umbrella, a social mental health hub in the city centre. Performed in The Studio, the show saw quite a few theatrical debuts from the company, as many had never performed or had the opportunity to perform before. Wayne’s first experience of performing and Shakespeare was only back in October with our previous Shakespeare Nation production, ERROR ERROR ERROR, a devised show which responded to the themes of The Comedy Of Errors and what happens when we make mistakes. ![]() I’m grateful The Marlowe picked me for this project, and I’m really looking forward to it – I’m excited to go up to Stratford-upon-Avon and perform on that big stage. He said “I’m honoured to be part of a big play like this. One such company member is Sarah, who said “what is so enjoyable about working with The Marlowe for Shakespeare Nation is the support and enthusiasm, not only from all the performers, but also from the professionals – the administration, creatives and crew.”Īnother returning actor is Wayne, who has a newfound passion for performing. Many of our company members couldn’t get enough of The Bard back in October, so they are joining us again this year. Shakespeare Nation is a community participation programme run in partnership with the RSC, aiming at reaching out to people who have little or no experience of Shakespeare, either as an audience member or a performer. Our 12 company members from across Kent will be under the direction of Gregory Doran and Owen Horsley in the RSC’s major new production, exploring one of the most turbulent periods of English history and asking the question: can the people ever really decide their own future? This year’s Shakespeare Nation company will be taking part in Henry VI: Rebellion, performing alongside the RSC’s professional acting company on the stage at Stratford-upon-Avon. ‘But what is it?’ you might be thinking, and why am I hearing it again? Well, Shakespeare Nation is back, and this time its war. ![]() Shakespeare Nation, if you were paying close attention, became something we talked a lot about back in October. ![]()
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