 |
This article or section is written like an advertisement. Please help rewrite this article from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for speedy deletion, using {{db-spam}}. |
The Bell Shakespeare Company is an Australian theatre company specialising in the works of William Shakespeare. It was founded in 1990 by John Bell. The company is Australia's only National touring company, and a consistent signature of the company is the use of costumes and stages that are either contemporary or anachroistic, but never truly Renaissance in style. Unlike more traditional and "genteel" Shakespeare companies, Bell's band does not shy away from accentuating the sexual innuendos and general bawdiness of Shakespeare's original text.
Contents |
Education
The Bell Shakespeare Company has a well developed education program, and tour their Actors at Work program nationally. The 2007 season was written by Ned Manning and directed by Christopher Hurrell. Bell Shakespeare also offer scholarships and other experiences for both students and teachers.
Past Seasons
2007
- Macbeth (Directed by John Bell and starring Sean O'Shea and Linda Cropper)
- Othello (Directed by Marion Potts and starring Wayne Blair and Marcus Graham)
- The Government Inspector (Directed by John Bell and starring Darren Gilshenan and William Zappa)
2006
- The Tempest (Directed by Peter Evens and starring John Bell and Freya Stafford)
- The Merchant of Venice (Directed by Anna Volska and starring John Hannan and Thomas Cambell)
- The Comedy of Errors (Directed by John Bell and starring Sean O'Shea and Christopher Stoller)
- Romeo and Juliet (Directed by John Bell and starring Julian Garner and Chloe Armstrong)
- Moby Dick (adapted and performed by John Bell)
References
- John Bell (2004). John Bell : the time of my life. Sydney: Currency Press. ISBN 1741141346.
