A Naked Production and Graeae Theatre collaboration for BBC Radio 4. Written by Paul Sirett. Directed by Polly Thomas and Jenny Sealey.
Following the tradition of radically reinventing classic literature and drama for 21st century audiences, Graeae and Naked Productions present Bartholomew Abominations by Paul Sirett. A cutting edge new version of Jonson’s famous drama, brought to vibrant modern life in a comic and biting political commentary about modern British identity.
Paul Sirett’s bold new version reflects on the narrow-minded disability discrimination and English nationalism of the early 21st century. Building on growing jingoism and changing views of citizenship, identity and belonging, Sirett has set the story in 2032, at an annual event, where suitors must find the “perfect” partner or face deportation.
Recorded remotely, Bartholomew Abominations has an exceptional cast of disabled and non-disabled actors, including Liz Carr (Silent Witness), Stephen Collins (Reasons to Be Cheerful), Garry Robson (Fittings MultiMedia Arts) and Mina Anwar (Life of Pi).
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The Cast
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Liz Carr
Mrs PurecraftLiz Carr
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Jack Hunter
JohnJack Hunter
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Chloe Ewart
UrsulaChloe Ewart
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Stacey Ghent
AliceStacey Ghent
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Stephen Collins
TomStephen Collins
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Michael Golab
NedMichael Golab
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Garry Robson
BestGarry Robson
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Mina Anwar
HobbsMina Anwar
Hobbs
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The Creatives
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Jenny Sealey and Polly Thomas
DirectorsJenny Sealey and Polly Thomas
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Paul Sirett
WriterPaul Sirett
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Jeremy Mortimer
Executive ProducerJeremy Mortimer
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Oliver Vibrans
Original MusicOliver Vibrans
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Louis Blatherwick
Sound RecordistLouis Blatherwick
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Eloise Whitmore
Sound Design and ProducerEloise Whitmore
Sound Design and Producer