Royal & Derngate Young Company

The Royal

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Photography: Graeme Braidwood

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“I’d rather walk in blood than walk a slave”

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On the furthest outreaches of the Roman Empire, the edge of the known world, rebellion is brewing…
The King of the Iceni has died. His widow, Boudica, comes to claim her rightful throne and territories in defiance of the occupying force, Rome. For daring to try and take what is hers the native queen is flogged, her daughters raped, and they are banished from their homeland. But now Queen Boudica has returned. And this time, she has an army.

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She will take back her land, her freedom, and more, much more: she will have revenge. She will have blood.

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The Royal & Derngate Young Company bring this play based on ancient history hurtling into the 21st century, exploring urgent and provocative questions about occupation and oppression, the legacy of colonial violence, and how people try to hold on to their humanity amidst war’s brutality.

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Performed in arrangement with Nick Hern Books.

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CAST

Boudica - Hannah Hunt

Blodwynn - Mia Rogers

Alonna - Alice Freed

Andraste - Hana Finnerty

Cunobeline - Finley Sibbald

Catus Deciamus - Alfie Punter

Gaius Suetonius - Reuben Baines

Badvok/Ensemble - Cameron Edwards

Clothen/Ensemble - Kia Stimpson

Lucius/Ensemble - Daniel Everett

Sestus/Ensemble - Jess Whitman

Cato/Belgic Warrior/Ensemble - Gavin MacMillan

Silvia/Ensemble - Tilly Robinson

Sejanus/Ensemble - Xanthe Barker

Centurion 1/Ensemble - Amy Cave

Centurion 2/Ensemble - Tori O’Dwyer

Gunnervik/Belgic Warrior/Ensemble - Jess Denness

Waylen/Guard/Warrior Woman/Ensemble - Pippa Warriner

Roman Soldier/Ensemble - Sophie Freed

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CREATIVES & CREW

Written by Tristan Bernays

Directed by Anna Simpson

Fight Choreography by Kiel O'Shea

Set Design by Ross White

Costume Design by Victoria Youngson

Soudn Design and Original Music Andy Cox

Lighting Design by Charlotte Burton

Assistant Director Emily Browning

Stage Manager Ellie Sanders

Assistant Stage Manager Lilly de Sade

Programmer (Sound) Oliver Edwin

Programmer (Lights) Lewis Byfield

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