Blackadder Goes Forth
2019
L to R: Daryl Hunt, Geoff Pitt, Jayden Harper, Kieren Innes-Irons, Sandy Mackinnon, Colin Price, Ian Todd, Megan Kavanagh, Lachlan Barrett, Paul Hanratty. Not pictured, pianist, Serena Moring
Georgy Awards 2019
Blackadder Goes Forth program to download
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MMuDS Presents
Blackadder Goes Forth
5 shows only
8.00pm, Saturday 25 May - Opening Night includes after show supper
2.00pm, Sunday 26 May - Matinee
8.00pm, Tuesday 28 May
8.00pm, Thursday 30 May
8.00pm, Saturday 1 June
Tickets on sale 14th April.
$27 Adult, $16 Child, Discounts for groups of 10 or more.
Note: This show is more suited to adults.
MMuDS presents ‘Blackadder Goes Forth’, a play written by Ben Elton and Richard Curtis and set in the trenches in France on the Western Front during WW1.
Based on the BBC series under licence by United Agents, UK.
Cast
CAPTAIN EDMUND BLACKADDER - Sandy Mackinnon
PRIVATE S. BALDRICK - Colin Price
LIEUTENANT GEORGE - Kieren Innes-Irons
GENERAL MELCHETT - Ian Todd
CAPTAIN DARLING - Lachlan Barrett
FIELD MARSHALL HAIG - Paul Hanratty
DRIVER BOBBY PARKHURST - Megan Kavanagh
LIEUTENANT VON GERHARDT & Soldier - Geoff Pitt
BARON VON RICHTOFEN & Solider - Daryl Hunt
LORD FLASHEART & SOLDIER - Jayden Harper
Production Crew
Director - Karen Pirie
Assistant Director & Producer - Camille Murphy
Stage Manager - Megan Kavanagh
Pianist - Serena Moring
Documentary Maker - Kelli-Ann Gotje
Portrait Photography - Josh Payne
Set design - Barry Mills
Set Builder & Set Furniture - Barry Mills
Costume coordinator - Karen Pirie
Helmets & weapons - Bill Romans, Ian Ribbons
Stage Crew - Josh Jenkins, Kelli-Ann Gotje
Front of House Manager - Suzie Roberts
Front of House Crew - Alice Burton, Jackie Cesnik, Erica Morgan, Alyssa Lamont, Ruby Ersvaer, Tim Morgan
Lighting Designer & Set-up - Zayne Breadmore
Lighting Operator - Bernadette Gifford, Michael Isbister
Sound Set-up - Michael Isbister, Caitlin Todd
Sound Operator - Caitlin Todd
Radio Advertising & Interviews Coordinator - Roger Nolan
Production Assistant - Laurel Lawrie
Sound Effects - Ian Mallyon
Poster Design - Daniel Belle
Journalist - Allison Walker
Special thanks to: Richard Smith, John Smith, Mansfield Community Radio 99.7, Sev Steinlauf, Cathie Smith
Blackadder Goes Forth
Black Adder Goes Forth" is the British comedy that takes satirical swipes at various epochs of history; in this case, World War I. The lead role, Edmund Blackadder, who is sharp of intellect, corrupt and conniving, accompanied by the dimwitted Baldrick
Accompanied by his incompetent subordinates, the eternal Baldrick and the good-natured and stupid, although surprisingly talented George, who Blackadder spends most of his time attempting to evade, are going out into the field against the Germans. Thwarting Blackadder's goal are the loud, dimwitted General Melchett and his "office boy", the waffly Captain Darling, who is Blackadder's enemy. The anti-war message in ‘Blackadder Goes Forth, is clear and poignant, exposing the futility and inefficiency of the first world war.
‘Blackadder Goes Forth’ is an absolutely hilarious play. George with his bumbling character, a foolish young man related to the aristocracy who clearly could not profit from attending even the best schools in Britain, is both amusing and endearing, with many little touches (such as his talents in painting and acting) which lend him more depth.
Also of special note is the nervous and semi-neurotic Captain Darling. The ongoing hostility and verbal bickering between him and Blackadder provide for many amusing moments, and his incompetence and frustrated attempts to get the upper hand on Blackadder ultimately results in an odd sort of sympathy for him. One senses that his life never amounts to more than the dry, petty details of his officework, and like the rest of the characters he appears to be somehow trapped and powerless against a monstrous, inescapable situation greater than himself.
Finally, there is the gratifying return of "Bob" and the indomitable Captain Flasheart.
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Black Adder Goes Forth" is the British comedy that takes satirical swipes at various epochs of history; in this case, World War I. The lead role, Edmund Blackadder, who is sharp of intellect, corrupt and conniving, accompanied by the dimwitted Baldrick
Accompanied by his incompetent subordinates, the eternal Baldrick and the good-natured and stupid, although surprisingly talented George, who Blackadder spends most of his time attempting to evade, are going out into the field against the Germans. Thwarting Blackadder's goal are the loud, dimwitted General Melchett and his "office boy", the waffly Captain Darling, who is Blackadder's enemy. The anti-war message in ‘Blackadder Goes Forth, is clear and poignant, exposing the futility and inefficiency of the first world war.
‘Blackadder Goes Forth’ is an absolutely hilarious play. George with his bumbling character, a foolish young man related to the aristocracy who clearly could not profit from attending even the best schools in Britain, is both amusing and endearing, with many little touches (such as his talents in painting and acting) which lend him more depth.
Also of special note is the nervous and semi-neurotic Captain Darling. The ongoing hostility and verbal bickering between him and Blackadder provide for many amusing moments, and his incompetence and frustrated attempts to get the upper hand on Blackadder ultimately results in an odd sort of sympathy for him. One senses that his life never amounts to more than the dry, petty details of his officework, and like the rest of the characters he appears to be somehow trapped and powerless against a monstrous, inescapable situation greater than himself.
Finally, there is the gratifying return of "Bob" and the indomitable Captain Flasheart.
Keep up to date - Join the
MMuDS newsletter or follow the MMuDS FB page.