Amadeus
Written by Peter Shaffer
Directed by Colin Burring
8 – 13 September 1997
In the court of the Austrian Emperor Josef, Antonio Salieri is the established composer. Enter the greatest musical genius of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salieri has given himself to God so that he might realize his sole ambition to be a great composer. Mozart is a foul-mouthed, graceless oaf who has that which is beyond Salieri’s envious grasp; genius.
Cast
The “Venticelli” – Michael Bate, Graeme Horner
Salieri’s Valet – Ben Gaston
Salieri’s Cook – Barrie Richardson
Antonio Salieri – Roger Butler
Joseph II, Emperor of Austria – John Hart
Johann Kilian von Strack, Groom of the Imperial Chamber – Barry Hooper
Count Orsini Rosenberg – Eric Crichton
Baron van Swieten – Brian White
Kapellmeister Bonno – Eric White
Madame Salieri – Pauline Ellard
Katharina Cavalieri – Jenny Tallowin
Constanze Weber – Michelle Pearl
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Daley Chaston
Major – Domo – Richard Apsey
Servants and citizens of Vienna – Richard Apsey, Jenny Brookes, Nicky Butler, Pauline Ellard, Ben Gaston, Anna Lane, Kelly Randall, Barrie Richardson, Eric White, Jenny Tallowin
Crew
Stage Manager – Pam Horner
Continuity – Carol Butler
Properties – Sue Oliver assisted by Anna Lane, Jenny Brookes, Kelly Randall, Nicky Butler
Lighting Design – Ian Humphreys
Settings Designed by – Christine Angell, Sylvia Hogg
Sound – Graham King, Stephen King
Wardrobe Supervision – Margaret Ball, Molly Graham
Costumes supplied by – Erith Theatre Guild
Wigs by – Christine Angell
Piano built by – Ian Giles
Calligraphist – Sheila Burring
Builders and Crew – Ray Watts, Eric White and Team