It may be one of the events in this year's Broomfield Summer Festival, but prepare to be chilled when the British Touring Shakespeare Company bring their new take on Jekyll and Hyde to Broomfield Park on Saturday 7th September at 4pm - the only London date on their countrywide tour.
Andrew Hobbs, artistic director of British Touring Shakespeare, said: “We are thrilled to bring The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde to Broomfield Bowl. We’ve toured all over the UK this year and this is our summer tour’s only London date. This unique outdoor setting provides the perfect backdrop for this suspenseful and chilling story. We look forward to sharing this unforgettable experience with our London audience.”
Paul Winterford as Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (photo: Tom Godber)
Award-winning historian and writer David Hobbs MBE, co-adapter of the Victorian thriller, said: “Bringing Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale to life has been a truly rewarding experience. Our adaptation is designed to immerse audiences in the dark and chilling atmosphere of Victorian horror, and this setting will only enhance the sense of drama for everyone watching.”
Megan Carter as Cornelia Carew (photo: Tom Godber)
Megan Carter, who plays Cordelia Carew, the determined woman leading the hunt for the elusive and sinister Mr Hyde, said: "Performing at such a beautiful outdoor venue as Broomfield Bowl is a true privilege. The surroundings add a magical layer of atmosphere to this already thrilling tale. The audience can expect a night of suspense, twists, and an unforgettable experience."
In 2020, British Touring Shakespeare were the first theatre company to stage live performances during the recovery from the pandemic at socially distanced outdoor venues around the UK with their outstanding tour of The Two Gentlemen Of Verona. In subsequent years they continued to spearhead the return of live entertainment for communities around the country with their acclaimed tours of Twelfth Night, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Dracula, and The Hound of the Baskervilles. This year, British Touring Shakespeare once again ensure that the magic of outdoor theatre is a British tradition that audiences can continue to enjoy.
