The Herbal Bed
by Peter Whelan

May 2002

 

 

 

 

Based on real events in the early part of the 17th century, The Herbal Bed tells of the affair between Shakespeare's daughter, Susanna Hall and her neighbour Rafe Smith. The affair threatens the career of her husband, Dr. John Hall, as well as her own and Smith's reputations as they try to clear their names in  the church court.

 

Cast

Susanna Hall (Hazel Blenkinsop) in private discussion with Hester Fletcher (Ruth West)

Rafe Smith
Hester Fletcher
Jack Lane
Bishop Parry
John Hall
Susanna Hall
Barnabus Goche
Elizabeth Hall

Dan Hawkins
Ruth West
Paul West
Joseph Hughes
Mark Frampton
Hazel Blenkinsop
Phil Kohler
Zoe Freeman

 
Crew

 

 

Producer
Co-producer
Stage Manager
Set Design
Set Construction




Lighting
Sound
Props
Prompt
House Manager
Publicity

Barry West
Christine Squire
Christine Sutton
Christopher Sutton
Christine & Chris Sutton
Jim Melville
Ian Squire
Mike Crawshaw
Gordon Stokes
Ian Squire
Chris Pearson
Jim Melville
Hazel Galvin
Mike Crawshaw
Joseph Hughes