2018 Season - Ensemble Theatre Ensemble Theatre Tue, 25 Mar 2025 04:49:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 PHOTOS: LIVING TOGETHER, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS TRILOGY https://www.ensemble.com.au/photos-living-together-the-norman-conquests-trilogy/ Thu, 15 Nov 2018 00:19:38 +0000 http://www.ensemble.com.au/?p=6790 Alan Ayckbourn’s award-winning trilogy THE NORMAN CONQUESTS is a comic masterpiece of three parallel plays, each tracing the unravelling of Norman and his flailing romantic ambitions from a slightly different, and often simultaneous, perspective. Once you’ve taken a look at what’s happening in the living room in LIVING TOGETHER, have a peek at the action […]

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]]> Alan Ayckbourn’s award-winning trilogy THE NORMAN CONQUESTS is a comic masterpiece of three parallel plays, each tracing the unravelling of Norman and his flailing romantic ambitions from a slightly different, and often simultaneous, perspective. Once you’ve taken a look at what’s happening in the living room in LIVING TOGETHER, have a peek at the action in the garden in ROUND AND ROUND THE GARDEN and from around the table in TABLE MANNERS. Until 12 Jan, don’t miss it!

Photography by Prudence Upton

A man with his back to the camera lifts a saucepan while facing a surprised woman in a yellow dress, standing near a sofa covered in patterned blankets in a dimly lit room. Three people stand in front of a sofa, each drinking from a glass. A woman in a cardigan and patterned shirt is on the left, a man in glasses and a tucked-in shirt in the centre, and another man in a beanie and coat on the right. A woman with curly hair stands with arms crossed and a concerned expression, while a bearded man in a beanie and casual clothes reclines on a striped sofa in a cosy, cluttered living room set on stage. A warmly lit stage set depicts a cosy living room with a sofa, armchairs, bookshelves, lamps, and rugs. The text The Norman Conquests is displayed in the upper left corner against a dark background. Three adults sit on a sofa, laughing and interacting while playing a board game on a coffee table in front of them. They appear relaxed and joyful, surrounded by cosy lamps and cushions. A bearded man in a winter hat speaks on a beige rotary phone, gesturing with his hand, while three other men sit nearby, two with heads lowered, all in a dimly lit room with a dark background. Four adults sit around a table playing a board game. One woman looks concerned, another listens intently, while a man in a striped tie leans forward, speaking passionately. A bookcase is in the background. Two men are having a serious conversation in a dimly lit room. One man faces away from the camera, while the other, wearing glasses and a tucked-in shirt, looks at him with a concerned expression. A bearded man wearing a knitted hat sits on the floor, holding a wine bottle in one hand and a glass in the other, with his mouth open as if shouting or singing. Shoes and a furry rug are nearby. A woman with blonde hair angrily points her finger at a bearded man in a knitted hat sitting with arms crossed on a striped sofa; a lamp and blankets are in the background. A woman and a bearded man sit on a striped sofa in conversation; the woman wears a dress and holds a blanket, while the man gestures expressively, wearing a knitted hat and trench coat. A bearded man wearing a knitted hat and casual clothes lounges on a chair, resting his head on one hand. An old, weathered suitcase sits on his lap, and a textured blanket covers the armrest. The background is dark.

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]]> PHOTOS: ROUND AND ROUND THE GARDEN, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS TRILOGY https://www.ensemble.com.au/photos-round-and-round-the-garden-the-norman-conquests-trilogy/ Tue, 13 Nov 2018 05:50:20 +0000 http://www.ensemble.com.au/?p=6793 Alan Ayckbourn’s award-winning trilogy THE NORMAN CONQUESTS is a comic masterpiece of three parallel plays, each tracing the unravelling of Norman and his flailing romantic ambitions from a slightly different, and often simultaneous, perspective. Once you’ve taken a look at what’s happening outside in the garden in ROUND AND ROUND THE GARDEN, have a peek […]

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]]> Alan Ayckbourn’s award-winning trilogy THE NORMAN CONQUESTS is a comic masterpiece of three parallel plays, each tracing the unravelling of Norman and his flailing romantic ambitions from a slightly different, and often simultaneous, perspective. Once you’ve taken a look at what’s happening outside in the garden in ROUND AND ROUND THE GARDEN, have a peek in the living room in LIVING TOGETHER and at the table in TABLE MANNERS. Until 12 Jan, don’t miss it!

A woman stands in a garden setting, looking down with concern at a man lying on the grass. The man is wearing a patterned shirt and hat, whilst flowers and a bench surround them on stage. Two men sit on a garden bench surrounded by plants; one wears a knitted hat and holds a bottle, the other, in a pink apron and dress shoes, holds a glass and newspaper. They appear to be having an animated conversation. A bearded man in a knitted hat and short-sleeved shirt kneels on grass in a garden setting, surrounded by flowers, with a white metal bench and foliage in the background, under stage lighting. A man and a woman sit on wooden deckchairs on a grassy stage, surrounded by flowers. The woman smiles at the man whilst they talk, creating a relaxed outdoor scene. Two people sit on a bench in a lush, flower-filled garden under stage lighting. The scene is vibrant with various colourful flowers and greenery, and the pair appear to be engaged in a conversation. A stage set designed as a garden with green grass, colourful flowers, a white metal bench at the centre, and stepping stones leading towards it, all surrounded by darkness. A man in a beanie and beige coat smiles playfully at a woman holding a bouquet of white and pink flowers. The background is dark, highlighting the two figures. A woman in a mauve jumpsuit sits smiling on a deckchair in a garden setting, surrounded by green grass and flowers. A man in glasses holds a coiled rope and stands on a grassy stage, smiling. Behind him, a woman sits on a white bench, looking off to the side. Flowers and greenery are scattered across the stage. Two men sit on metal chairs in a garden setting. One wears a beanie, brown jacket, and corduroy trousers; the other wears a flat cap, checked blazer, blue trousers, and tie. Flowers and greenery fill the foreground. A woman with short blonde hair sits sideways on a decorative metal bench. She wears a cream jumper, a light scarf around her neck, and a brown patterned skirt, looking off to the side with a thoughtful expression.

 

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]]> Actor’s Diary: Sam O’Sullivan, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS https://www.ensemble.com.au/actors-diary-sam-osullivan-the-norman-conquests-6/ Mon, 12 Nov 2018 03:36:48 +0000 http://www.ensemble.com.au/?p=6734 Hello again! It’s been a few weeks since my last diary entry and in that time we have managed to bump in, tech and preview all three plays of THE NORMAN CONQUESTS. We rolled the shows out over three weeks, previewing them for the first time on three consecutive Fridays. TABLE MANNERS was the first […]

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]]> Hello again!

It’s been a few weeks since my last diary entry and in that time we have managed to bump in, tech and preview all three plays of THE NORMAN CONQUESTS. We rolled the shows out over three weeks, previewing them for the first time on three consecutive Fridays. TABLE MANNERS was the first so that has had the most runs in front of an audience so far, followed by LIVING TOGETHER and then ROUND AND ROUND THE GARDEN, which at this stage has had only two shows.

It’s an incredibly satisfying feeling having all the plays in full swing in the lead up to our opening night(s). Audience responses have been very warm, so much so that we are reminding ourselves on a daily basis that the world we are creating is that of a drama, NOT a comedy. When laughs start to come from the audience, it’s extremely tempting for an actor to play up to them, in the hopes of milking a moment for all it’s worth. But THE NORMAN CONQUESTS don’t work like that. If the actors play for laughs, the laughs will inevitably disappear. It’s an interesting paradox that you’ll have to come see for yourself.

Everyone in the cast and crew is very happy to have their days back with the shows running in the evenings. The Ensemble took extremely good care of us over the longest tech I’ve ever experienced. It’s been a huge team effort to get to this point and we were helped along by a lot good humour, plenty of company dinners and a fair bit of refined sugar. Tomorrow is our first official opening with TABLE MANNERS up first, followed by our first three-show day on the weekend. Can’t wait!

–  Sam O’Sullivan

www.samosullivan.net

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]]> Photos: TABLE MANNERS, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS TRILOGY https://www.ensemble.com.au/photos-table-manners-the-norman-conquests-trilogy/ Fri, 09 Nov 2018 04:08:13 +0000 http://www.ensemble.com.au/?p=6745 Alan Ayckbourn’s award-winning trilogy THE NORMAN CONQUESTS is a comic masterpiece of three parallel plays, each tracing the unravelling of Norman and his flailing romantic ambitions from a slightly different, and often simultaneous, perspective. Once you’ve taken a look at what’s happening around the table in TABLE MANNERS, have a peek at the photos in […]

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]]> Alan Ayckbourn’s award-winning trilogy THE NORMAN CONQUESTS is a comic masterpiece of three parallel plays, each tracing the unravelling of Norman and his flailing romantic ambitions from a slightly different, and often simultaneous, perspective. Once you’ve taken a look at what’s happening around the table in TABLE MANNERS, have a peek at the photos in the living room in LIVING TOGETHER and in the garden in ROUND AND ROUND THE GARDEN.

Photography by Prudence Upton

Two women are in a dining room; one stands confidently in the foreground with arms folded and a smile, while the other stands behind a wooden table, arranging crockery and looking forwards. Three actors perform a dramatic scene in a dining room; a man in a checked jacket and tie stands holding a dish, a woman in a floral blouse looks concerned, and an older woman sits at the table with her hand on her chest. Three actors perform a dramatic scene in a dining room setting. A man sits holding a cabbage, while two women stand; one looks surprised, the other faces away. A table with food and a wooden cupboard are in the background. Four adults sit around a wooden dining table, raising glasses in a toast. The table is laid with plates of food, a wine bottle, and a flower vase. They appear to be engaged in a formal dinner gathering. Four adults sit around a wooden dining table set with breakfast items, including toast, tea, and cereal. One man covers his nose with his shirt, while the others look serious or contemplative. A man in striped pyjamas gestures animatedly at a woman sitting at a table set with breakfast items, including cereal boxes, flowers, and a cockerel figurine. The woman looks at him with a serious expression. A man in a suit and a woman in a pink dressing gown sit opposite each other at a wooden dining table set with flowers, cups, and dishes, appearing to have a serious conversation in a warmly lit room. Two men sit at a breakfast table. One man in a striped shirt smiles broadly with raised fists, celebrating. The other man, wearing a jumper vest, looks away pensively. Toast, cereal boxes, and pastries are on the table. A woman with long dark hair, wearing a purple sleeveless blouse and a pendant necklace, sits at a table set with tea things, looking surprised or shocked, with crockery and a dark cupboard in the background. A bearded man in a suit, holding a piece of toast and smiling, sits at a table with a woman. The table is set with a teapot, cake, flowers, and various dishes; the scene appears to be from a stage play. Three people sit around a dining table with teacups, plates, and a flower vase. One man stands holding food, another sits looking serious, and a woman in a satin dressing gown holds a teacup, facing away from the camera. A man with a beard and moustache wearing a blue striped shirt stands against a black background, looking slightly up with a neutral or contemplative expression. Two women in vintage clothing are in a dining room. One stands, pointing sternly, whilst the other sits at the table looking upset, clutching a serviette. The table is laid with flowers, glassware, and empty plates. A man with glasses and a moustache, wearing a light blue short-sleeve button-up shirt and beige trousers, stands and smiles next to a table with a small bouquet of flowers. The background is dark.

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]]> Plan your trilogy experience https://www.ensemble.com.au/plan-your-trilogy-experience/ Fri, 02 Nov 2018 05:59:19 +0000 http://www.ensemble.com.au/?p=6596 Looking to turn your trilogy day into a fabulous theatre and dining experience? –  Bayly’s Bistro and Jim’s Foyer Bar have you covered with a delicious selection of food and drinks for lunch and dinner. LUNCH AFTER PLAY 1 – TABLE MANNERS JIM’S FOYER BAR  Cheese plates: small $15/large $30 Sandwiches: chicken, ham or roast veg $8.50 Olive and […]

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]]> Looking to turn your trilogy day into a fabulous theatre and dining experience? –  Bayly’s Bistro and Jim’s Foyer Bar have you covered with a delicious selection of food and drinks for lunch and dinner.

LUNCH AFTER PLAY 1 – TABLE MANNERS

JIM’S FOYER BAR 
Cheese plates: small $15/large $30
Sandwiches: chicken, ham or roast veg $8.50
Olive and bread plate $15
Ice cream: vanilla, mango or chocolate $5

SNACK MENU
Available at Jim’s Foyer Bar or downstairs in Bayly’s Bistro
Arancini $12
Polenta chips $15
Fries $8.50

Coffee and beverages will be available from both Jim’s Foyer Bar and Bayly’s Bistro

DINNER AFTER PLAY 2 – LIVING TOGETHER

BAYLY’S BISTRO – SET MENU
Offering a delicious Trilogy menu only
+ VIEW THE MENU

OUTDOOR POP-UP BARBEQUE 
A barbeque will be available for dinner in a pop-up outdoor venue outside our main rehearsal room.

Grass fed scotch fillet panini, rocket, semi dried tomato, onion marmalade $15
Grilled field mushroom panini, haloumi, rocket, semi dired tomato, pesto $12

The outdoor barbeque can be purchased at Jim’s Foyer Bar or at the box office. You can also pre-order online for the Trilogy Day on 10 Nov.
+ ORDER NOW

JIM’S FOYER BAR
Cheese plates: small $15/large $30
Sandwiches: chicken, ham or roast veg $8.50
Olive and bread plate $15
Ice cream: vanilla, mango or chocolate $5
Arancini $12
Polenta chips $15
Fries $8.50

Note: There is limited seating available at Bayly’s Bistro. If you would like to reserve your seat, contact Bayly’s Bistro on (02) 9956 8250

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]]> FAQ: A guide to THE NORMAN CONQUESTS https://www.ensemble.com.au/faq-a-guide-to-the-norman-conquests/ Fri, 26 Oct 2018 06:03:41 +0000 http://www.ensemble.com.au/?p=6453 Before you see THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, take a look at this quick guide for all the info you need to know about this award-winning trilogy. What is THE NORMAN CONQUESTS? THE NORMAN CONQUESTS is a trilogy of plays that follow the same story set over one weekend in an English country house. Each self-contained play […]

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]]> Before you see THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, take a look at this quick guide for all the info you need to know about this award-winning trilogy.

What is THE NORMAN CONQUESTS?

THE NORMAN CONQUESTS is a trilogy of plays that follow the same story set over one weekend in an English country house. Each self-contained play tells the story from a different room in the house – the living room in LIVING TOGETHER, the garden in ROUND AND ROUND THE GARDEN and the dining table in TABLE MANNERS.

Who wrote it?

Written in 1973 by the prolific playwright Alan Ayckbourn, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS is one (or three) of his most produced plays. He is one of Britain’s most popular playwrights with an unmistakable sense of witty comedy that is instantly identified. Read about Alan Ayckbourn and THE NORMAN CONQUESTS here.

What are the shows about?

THE NORMAN CONQUESTS follows one very dysfunctional family in a pursuit to get along and make it through the weekend intact in an English country house. An uncovered rendezvous, lies and family tension fuel the unravelling of this deteriorating family as Norman attempts to make everyone happy in his own Norman-y way (whilst making himself happy of course). Read the synopsis here.

Why are people laughing at a waste paper basket. What’s so funny?!

This is where the genius of Alan Ayckbourn’s writing truly comes into play. The story of this dreadful weekend is told and re-told with increasing nuance and humour as the pieces of the puzzle cleverly come together with conversations and antics reported on in one play appearing on stage in another! See them all and you’ll find out what happened in the garden with Norman’s pyjamas, why Norman was singing the song in the living room and just why Sarah is smiling so damn much!

Meet the family

  • Norman – assistant librarian and self-confessed master of seduction
  • Annie – frustrated with life, tired and sister of Reg and Ruth
  • Reg – well-meaning, perpetually hungry and enjoys making board games
  • Sarah – the uptight and controlling wife of Reg
  • Ruth – no-nonsense, workaholic  and married to Norman
  • Tom – the well-meaning but utterly hopeless vet

Are there still tickets available?

Yes! Tickets are selling fast, but there are still great seats to all shows! Check out the best available on each individual show page, TABLE MANNERS, LIVING TOGETHER or ROUND AND ROUND THE GARDEN.

For more info on the show, click here. At Ensemble Theatre 19 Oct – 12 Jan.

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]]> Cast Announcement: THE FEVER AND THE FRET https://www.ensemble.com.au/cast-announcement-the-fever-and-the-fret/ Fri, 26 Oct 2018 04:34:02 +0000 http://www.ensemble.com.au/?p=6473 With THE FEVER AND THE FRET play reading just around the corner, we are very excited to announce the cast of this moving story from Nyul Nyul/Yawuru playwright Jub Clerc. Directed by Ursula Yovich (Belvoir’s BARBARA AND THE CAMP DOGS and STC’s THE SECRET RIVER), say hello to our fantastic cast: Frederick Copperwaite as Ignatius […]

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]]> With THE FEVER AND THE FRET play reading just around the corner, we are very excited to announce the cast of this moving story from Nyul Nyul/Yawuru playwright Jub Clerc.

Directed by Ursula Yovich (Belvoir’s BARBARA AND THE CAMP DOGS and STC’s THE SECRET RIVER), say hello to our fantastic cast:

Frederick Copperwaite as Ignatius

Frederick is a Bunuba man from the South-West Kimberley in Western Australia and graduate of Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. His most recent appearance was in THE GODS OF WHEAT STREET for ABCTV and is also a co-founder and co-artistic director of Moogahlin Performing Arts, . He has worked extensively with young Aboriginal people and the communtity in urban and regional NSW, The Kimberley and East Arnhem Land and at schools all over Australia and Europe.

Marlene Cummins as Ruby

Born in the southwest town of Cunnamulla, Marlene is Australia’s foremost Indigenous female blues writer and performer. Her strongest musical influence comes from her father who was also a musician with his own band called ‘The Ravens’.  Just like her father, Marlene likes to use music as a medium to make the world a better place to live in.

Sharni McDermott as Lizzy

Sharni graduated from The Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts in 2010 with an Advanced Diploma in acting. Her credits include PARRAMATTA GIRLS, THE MAIDS, STOLEN, THE ROCK, SOUL MUSIC, MIRACLES IN BRISBANE and EQUUS. In 2013, Sharni received the Artstart grant through the Australian Council and travelled to London to attend a summer course at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

Followed by a 30 minute Q&A with the playwright, director and actors, join us at Boatshed Development Sat 17 Nov 12.30pm for this powerful tale of strength and resilience.

BOOK NOW

Proudly supported by George and Diana Shirling ‘Supporting the next generation in theatre’

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]]> Director’s Note: THE NORMAN CONQUESTS https://www.ensemble.com.au/directors-note-the-norman-conquests/ Wed, 24 Oct 2018 02:18:50 +0000 http://www.ensemble.com.au/?p=6448 THE NORMAN CONQUESTS are about relationships and the fraught, funny, sad, sometimes preposterous way husbands and wives act and react with each other. The trilogy looks at a desperate weekend in which the family is thrown together. Even though the plays were written in 1973 and set in Britain, their universal and timeless themes are […]

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]]> THE NORMAN CONQUESTS are about relationships and the fraught, funny, sad, sometimes preposterous way husbands and wives act and react with each other. The trilogy looks at a desperate weekend in which the family is thrown together. Even though the plays were written in 1973 and set in Britain, their universal and timeless themes are still very much relevant to today. We are still trying to work out who we are in relation to gender, family, love, sex and belonging. The characters’ interaction is funny because we recognise ourselves. Society may have changed the way it reacts to certain gender politics but the rift between partners and the desperation of trying to make things work within a family is still exactly the same. Each play stands alone and you get a full story with no compromise in writing or plot. Alan Ayckbourn’s brilliance is in his clever plotting within each play and if you see all three you will see why I use the word genius when describing the trilogy. It is breathtaking, simple storytelling that happens to be extremely entertaining. The plays are wonderful when seen individually but really pay off when seen all together, in any order. You hear people laugh at a moment in the living room because they saw the moment before, with different detail, in the dining room. It’s extraordinarily clever. And I’m thrilled to be staging such a remarkable feat of writing particularly with this incredible cast.

Mark Kilmurry,

Artistic Director

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]]> ACTOR’S DIARY: SAM O’SULLIVAN, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS https://www.ensemble.com.au/actors-diary-sam-osullivan-the-norman-conquests-5/ Fri, 19 Oct 2018 05:53:48 +0000 http://www.ensemble.com.au/?p=6387 While I’m sitting in my backyard enjoying a Monday off, the crew are at the theatre “bumping in” in preparation for our first paying audience on Friday night. Last week we actioned Mark’s plan to run two plays per day before finishing the week with a “company run” of each show. By the end of […]

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]]> While I’m sitting in my backyard enjoying a Monday off, the crew are at the theatre “bumping in” in preparation for our first paying audience on Friday night. Last week we actioned Mark’s plan to run two plays per day before finishing the week with a “company run” of each show. By the end of the week, Brian proudly announced that we’d done ten shows already. (We took Wednesday morning off to do a fix up, but made up for it on Saturday, for anyone keeping score).

Company runs are done in the rehearsal room and are a chance for any staff member at the theatre to come and watch what we’ve been doing. They’re a great way for actors to ease into performing in front of an audience – no matter how many times you do it, showing people something new is always a bit nerve-wracking – and they’re also good for giving people behind the scenes a greater sense of the show we are selling. Everybody was very supportive with their feedback and we finished the week on a mild and exhausted high.

A company run is also, usually, a good indication for how audiences are going to react in the moment – i.e. where there might be a laugh or a gasp or whatnot – but THE NORMAN CONQUESTS is a little bit different in this regard. Audience members will be having slightly different experiences depending on how many shows they see and what order they see them in. Matilda, who plays Annie, saw the shows on Broadway and said there tended to be pockets of people all over the theatre, having similar reactions. These people had obviously seen one or both of the other shows and were witnessing some kind of payoff, whereas other audience members were yet to see the other plays so weren’t yet privy to the entire situation. As actors, this means we’re going to get vastly different audience reactions from night to night. Even the company runs gave us a taste of this, which made me thankful for the natural approach we have taken with the text. When you don’t know how the audience is going to react, the best thing to do is to lock in with the other actors on stage and what the situation is. Our focus during rehearsal (we have been corpsing the entire time) makes this easier to achieve.

Everyone at Ensemble is very excited to finally be moving these shows into the theatre. The next few weeks are bound to be a bit crazy while we tech, dress run and preview three shows but the preparation on all fronts has been exceptional and it feels like we’re ready for the last piece of the puzzle to start coming in and taking their seats.

– Sam O’Sullivan

www.samosullivan.net

Read the previous Actor’s Diary entry

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]]> PROGRAM: THE NORMAN CONQUESTS https://www.ensemble.com.au/program-the-norman-conquests/ Thu, 18 Oct 2018 05:30:07 +0000 http://www.ensemble.com.au/?p=6374 Our downloadable program is filled to the brim with exciting THE NORMAN CONQUESTS information! Check out Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry’s insightful director’s note, photos of the cast, synopsis and more. DOWNLOAD PROGRAM (PDF)

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]]> Our downloadable program is filled to the brim with exciting THE NORMAN CONQUESTS information! Check out Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry’s insightful director’s note, photos of the cast, synopsis and more.

DOWNLOAD PROGRAM (PDF)

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]]> MOSMAN DAILY: THE NORMAN CONQUESTS https://www.ensemble.com.au/mosman-daily-the-norman-conquests/ Thu, 18 Oct 2018 05:29:31 +0000 http://www.ensemble.com.au/?p=6368 THE NORMAN CONQUESTS trilogy is a special theatrical event like no other and comes along once in an actor’s career. For Brian Meegan and Danielle Carter, who play Reg and Sarah, this is something that has been on their acting bucket lists for a very long time. Find out more about how the pair are […]

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]]> THE NORMAN CONQUESTS trilogy is a special theatrical event like no other and comes along once in an actor’s career. For Brian Meegan and Danielle Carter, who play Reg and Sarah, this is something that has been on their acting bucket lists for a very long time. Find out more about how the pair are preparing for this mammoth production when they sat down for a chat with the Mosman Daily.

READ THE ARTICLE

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]]> PHOTOS: THE NORMAN CONQUESTS IN REHEARSALS https://www.ensemble.com.au/photos-the-norman-conquests-in-rehearsals/ Tue, 16 Oct 2018 03:37:44 +0000 http://www.ensemble.com.au/?p=6219 The cast of THE NORMAN CONQUESTS is having an absolute ball in rehearsals! Take a peek inside the side-splittingly hilarious rehearsal room and see for yourself. Photography by Prudence Upton.

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]]> The cast of THE NORMAN CONQUESTS is having an absolute ball in rehearsals! Take a peek inside the side-splittingly hilarious rehearsal room and see for yourself.

Photography by Prudence Upton.

A man with a beard wearing a navy knitted hat and dark shirt is lying on his side on a carpeted floor with his eyes closed, appearing to be asleep or unconscious. A man in a beige coat and blue winter hat with a red bobble stands indoors, holding his hands to his chin and looking thoughtful. Coat hangers and a sign that says Garden are visible in the background. Three women sit indoors; one at the front uses a laptop, another in glasses looks down, and a third in a pink shirt leans forward, gazing attentively to the side. A middle-aged man with short hair sits on a blue checked sofa, smiling and holding a piece of paper. A box and a game board are on the wooden coffee table in front of him, and a lamp is in the background. A woman with blonde hair stands next to a sign that says Bedrooms Rest of house, holding a light blue textured blanket and looking to the side with a thoughtful expression. A man with glasses and a blue patterned shirt stands in front of a wall with several colourful photos of gardens, rooms, and groups of people pinned on it. He appears to be talking or presenting. A woman with short blonde hair sits on a blue checked sofa, looking to the side while holding an open red box on her lap. There is a table with a lamp and a cushion in the background. A woman in a pink blouse and a man in a grey blazer sit close together on a blue chequered sofa, smiling warmly and looking into each other's eyes, creating a friendly and intimate atmosphere. Three women stand indoors; one in focus at centre wearing a black jumper, looking forward, while the two others, in casual and business attire, are blurred in the background beside a blue checked sofa. Four adults are in a room; one man at the front puts on a jacket and wears a beanie, while a woman laughs, another man sits on a sofa, and a woman at the back talks on the phone. The setting looks like a casual rehearsal or meeting. A woman with curly hair sits on a bench by a table with a lamp, wearing a jumper and looking pensive with her hand covering her mouth. A woman with long, wavy, light brown and pink hair is sitting on a sofa, using a silver MacBook laptop. She is wearing a white shirt and a black hoodie. A blurred person is in the foreground. Three people sit on a blue checked sofa holding mugs, looking serious. A fourth person sits in the background, also looking thoughtful. The scene suggests a tense or contemplative moment. A woman sits with her hand covering her face, looking distressed, whilst a man kneels nearby, gazing at her with concern. They are indoors, next to an orange chair and a table with a box on it. A woman with wavy, tousled blonde hair and a pensive expression sits indoors, wearing a sleeveless black top. The background is blurred, showing indistinct people and furniture. Three people sit at a cluttered desk, laughing and smiling. The group includes two women and one man, surrounded by papers, cups, and water bottles in a brightly lit room with shelves and office supplies. A man in a blue jacket stands in the foreground, while a woman holding a blue shirt stands behind him. Both have serious expressions and are indoors with a blurred background. Four sheets of paper display fashion sketches of women wearing vintage-style outfits in light colours, with some designs outlined in pencil and partially coloured with blue, brown, or beige watercolour. A beige rotary-style landline telephone sits on a dark surface next to a wooden organiser holding letters, envelopes, and a pair of scissors. An ashtray is also visible on the right side of the image. A glass decanter, two empty cocktail glasses, two vintage mugs with floral designs, and a brass crane figurine are arranged on a green surface, with cushions and blurred furniture in the background. A framed photo of a woman and child sits on a table beside empty green wine bottles, a white teapot with a floral design, a wine glass, and a serving tray, all set against a dark background. A cluttered desk with a handwritten and doodled script titled The Norman Conquests: Table Manners, surrounded by papers, a pen, a wristwatch, a bulldog clip, a notepad, and a partially eaten piece of bread. A glass-fronted wooden cupboard displays stacked plates and decorative glassware. Through the glass, yellow flowers and sunlight are visible in the background, casting a warm, cosy ambience. A wooden china cabinet with glass doors displays assorted glassware, teacups, teapots, and stacked plates on its shelves. The arrangement is neat, with reflective surfaces enhancing the elegant, vintage look. Three people are in a cluttered room. Two are standing and appear to be arguing, while a third person sits on a blue sofa between them, looking concerned. There is a coffee table with items on it in front of the sofa. An older man gently touches the face of a younger man wearing an apron and dark shirt. They stand indoors, facing each other, in what appears to be a rehearsal or informal setting. A woman in a pink blouse smiles and gestures with her arm whilst speaking to a man with grey hair in a room with art and photos on the wall. A woman in a pink shirt smiles whilst raising her hand towards an older man with grey hair, who has his back to the camera. Photos are pinned to the wall behind them. A man with a beard wears a blue and red knitted hat and a green trench coat, holding a printed magazine or newspaper in one hand, standing in front of a dark curtain. A woman with straight brown hair wearing a mauve button-up shirt stands against a plain grey background, looking at the camera with a neutral expression. A group of people in a casual, creative workspace. Some are sitting and chatting, one woman is laughing on an armchair, and another stands smiling in the foreground. Various work materials and computers are visible in the background. A man and woman lie on a rug, laughing and embracing each other. The scene appears indoors, with retro furniture, cushions, and a blue sofa in the background, creating a warm and relaxed atmosphere. A group of people rehearse in a room; some sit on sofas and chairs while one person lies on the floor. Another person stands and gestures. Others watch or work at a table in the background. The setting appears casual and creative. A woman with curly blonde hair wears a black dress, black leggings, and a loose beige cardigan. She stands indoors against a white wall with various drawings and photos displayed behind her.

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