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an image of William Shakespeare surrounded by characters fro a midsummer nights dream

Breakaway’s First Shakespeare Production Since COVID! We are thrilled to announce that our Summer Show will be one of Shakespeare’s most loved plays: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and, if all goes to plan, the performances will be outdoors. We have secured the Directorial services of Sue Sachon, who is very experienced directing Shakespeare. Sue will […]

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Image of William Shakespearein a forest clearing surrounded by characters from his plays, Macbeth, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet and A Misdummer Night's Dream

Getting to Grips With Shakespeare’s Best Bits! Have you ever struggled to understand Shakespeare? Would you love to perform in a Shakespeare play, but don’t know where to start? Do you feel nervous about getting to grips with his language? Or are you keen to experiment with different performance techniques? Come along to our 2-hour

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Leaflet for Breakaway Theatre Company's production of Merry Regiment of Women

  CAST Nurse: Lesley Cowland Juliet: Lucy Angela Desdemona: Margie Skinner Lady Macbeth: Shelley Healy Cleopatra: Abi Giles Kate: Clare Waller Henry V: Simon Ellis Romeo: Jon Baker Petruchio: Steve Deaville Director: Steph Cotter MERRY REGIMENT OF WOMEN The show was performed on 22nd & 29th April 2016 at The Maltings Theatre, St Albans as

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Poster for Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night’s Dream was chosen to be performed as our 30th anniversary show in July 2014 because it was the first ever Shakespeare we performed.  Our 1950s family friendly production was fun and energetic, and performed outside in the rustic garden of Inn on the Park in Verulamium Park, St Albans. The shows were

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William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” was performed 27th – 30th May 2009 at The Sandpit Theatre, St Albans. Romeo & Juliet… A tale of our time. The timeless tale of love, death, friendship and revenge is re-told with fresh faces and vibrant energy as the story is brought right up to date, set in today’s

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Three medieval people in wood

“As You Like It” by William Shakespeare, performed 30th May – 2nd June 2007 at St Albans School. Defying the weather forecasts, and torrential rain before the run, Breakaway’s production of “As You Like It” was performed in warm sunshine during the May bank holiday week. Excellent performances from members both old and new, and

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Fairies in assorted colours

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare, performed 31st May – 3rd June 2006 at St Albans School. Thanks to excellent performances, a fine setting and great summer weather, our “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” was a runaway success. Record audiences enjoyed the fun with us, and a great time was had by all. In her glowing

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