© 2003 Axbridge Community Theatre
Original Artwork by Harry Mottram
This is what the press had to say about our production entitled “Rattle His Bones”.
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“Rattle His Bones” by Annabel Hackney, Harry Mottram & John Bailey is a period piece about the Axbridge Union Workhouse, in Victorian times.
As soon as you mention the Axbridge Workhouse to someone it conjures up images of something out of Charles Dickens. From what the writers understand, the workhouse in Axbridge was not the harsh regime that some critics of the Victorian attitude to the poor would have you believe. We have tried to reflect more of a balanced view of the institution – without resorting to sugary sentimentality, political correctness or black gloom....
Notes from the Director: This is a test for the community theatre group in Axbridge. Not only as a piece of drama – making the play work in a slick & well rehearsed way – but as a credible representation of the community's past.
These performances were dedicated to the memory of Tony Welch who died during the rehearsals.
As soon as you mention the Axbridge Workhouse to someone it conjures up images of something out of Charles Dickens. From what the writers understand, the workhouse in Axbridge was not the harsh regime that some critics of the Victorian attitude to the poor would have you believe. We have tried to reflect more of a balanced view of the institution – without resorting to sugary sentimentality, political correctness or black gloom....
Notes from the Director: This is a test for the community theatre group in Axbridge. Not only as a piece of drama – making the play work in a slick & well rehearsed way – but as a credible representation of the community's past.
These performances were dedicated to the memory of Tony Welch who died during the rehearsals.
The Cast, in order of appearance:
Milena Mottram, Kate Jarman, Anna Bailey, Kelly Ecclestone, Eleanor Dunlop, Jeff Hill, Phil Sweet, Tony Wilson, Barry Hamblin, Victoria Willis, Jane Panter, Lucy Plummer, Annabel Hackney, Edith Bailey, Peter Harding, James McKay, Harry Mottram, Mike Day, Chris Jarman, Jenny Parker, Janet Holmwood, Diane Lukins, Kevin Browne, Sue Hughes, David Parkin,
Artistic Director: John Bailey.
Stage Manager: James McKay,
Set Builder/sets/lighting: Roger Parker,
Assistant stage managers: Alex Duncan, Sarah Duncan, Jill Humphries,
Front of House: Angela Andrewes, Edith Bailey, Lorraine McKay, Joyce Kirk,
Music Research: John Bailey,
Programme: Harry Mottram,
General help in all areas: Edith Bailey
Costumes: Lynne Jarman, Annabel Hackney, Jane Panter, Joyce Kirk & Angela Andrewes.
Milena Mottram, Kate Jarman, Anna Bailey, Kelly Ecclestone, Eleanor Dunlop, Jeff Hill, Phil Sweet, Tony Wilson, Barry Hamblin, Victoria Willis, Jane Panter, Lucy Plummer, Annabel Hackney, Edith Bailey, Peter Harding, James McKay, Harry Mottram, Mike Day, Chris Jarman, Jenny Parker, Janet Holmwood, Diane Lukins, Kevin Browne, Sue Hughes, David Parkin,
Artistic Director: John Bailey.
Stage Manager: James McKay,
Set Builder/sets/lighting: Roger Parker,
Assistant stage managers: Alex Duncan, Sarah Duncan, Jill Humphries,
Front of House: Angela Andrewes, Edith Bailey, Lorraine McKay, Joyce Kirk,
Music Research: John Bailey,
Programme: Harry Mottram,
General help in all areas: Edith Bailey
Costumes: Lynne Jarman, Annabel Hackney, Jane Panter, Joyce Kirk & Angela Andrewes.