The Hollow Crown devised by John Barton
March 2005

The Show

The Follies, Foibles and Faces of the Kings and Queens of England
A miscellany of poetry, speeches, letters and other writings from plays, the chronicles and monarchs' own words, interspersed with songs and piano/harpsichord music.
(First presented at the Aldwych Theatre, London on 19th March 1961)

The Hollow Crown

The Readers

Reader A ... Brian Harman
Reader B ... Ann Smith
Reader C ... Graham Plender
Reader D ... Paul du Plessis

                  

The Musicians

Bass ... Andrew Boughton
Baritone ... Hugh Farey
Tenor ... Jim Rolt

                  

Musical Director & Accompanist ... Hilary Jones
Directed by ... Bert Gove
Stage Manager ... Graham Shortland
Lighting & Sound ... Norman Ward
Costumes ... Jenny Shortland
Producer ... Janet Hugman
Set Painting ... Christine Hall
Set Construction ... David Hugman

Acknowledgements:
Bromyard & District Choral Society for the use of their Digital Piano
B & M Johnson Ltd for transport services
St Richards School for loan of furniture
HPSS Planning Supervisors for general assistance.