We are are extremely excited to announce the cast for Pardoned which will be performed at The Other Palace Studio on Saturday 5th May. ‘Pardoned’ has a Book by Joel Nash and Music and Lyrics by James Hastings both Associate Artists of The Bohemians. This new musical dramatises the incredible life story of WW2 codebreaker Alan Turing who was convicted for being gay. The show also shines a light on John Nicolson MP’s unsuccessful attempt to pass the Turing Bill through Parliament. The Turing Bill, which was rejected by the government last year, was a piece of legislation that would have cleared the criminal records of gay men who were convicted for crimes that are no longer illegal. The show’s narrative flits between the Turing Bill debates of 2017 and the chaos of Alan’s astonishing life. This show is an exploration of gay equality in Britain as much as it is a celebration of Alan Turing. Through the unlikely form of a musical, we hope to share Alan’s journey from maths genius to accidental martyr. The Cast Includes:
Cast:
Alan Turing - David Jackson
Joan Clarke, Policeman 2 - Emily Atkinson
Christopher Morcom, Chris Bryant, Peter Twinn - James Mear
John Nicholson, Hugh Alexander, Arnold - Paddy Duff
Sam Gymiah, Dilly Knox, Harry, Briggs - Patrick Orkney
Mr Speaker, Mrs Smith, Judge - Lydia Crosher
Stephanie Marshall, Chief of Police, Doctor - Sophie Bevan
Commander, Undergraduate, Policeman 1, Boy at the door - Carys McQueen
Creative Team:
Director - Joel Nash
Musical Direction - James Hastings
Stage Manager - Tom Vasey
Deputy Stage Manager - Faisa Ibrahim
Lighting Designer - Verity Rose
Lighting Operator - Jordan Tinniswood
Costume Supervisors - Lauren Digby & Bethan Price
Scenic Artist - Lola Henderson
Producer - Benjamin Mowbray (The Bohemians Theatre Company)
We are currently fundraising to launch the Bohemians and this season of work. To help us produce Pardoned donate to our Just giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/thebohemianstheatreco
This scratch performance of Pardoned is a private event but if you are interested in attending please contact us via thebohemianstheatreco@gmail.com.
