Ben Butler at The English Theatre of Hamburg
Dates: (4/9/2023 - 4/11/2023 )
The English Theatre of Hamburg |
Lerchenfeld 14
Hamburg, 22081
Phone: +49402277089
Tickets: € 25 - € 38
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A Civil War drama with laughs? It may sound a bit odd, but that’s exactly what this unique play is – funny as well as intensely dramatic, with most of the humor stemming from the idiosyncrasies of the four characters. It’s 1861, on the eve of the American Civil War. A runaway slave, Shepard Mallory, shows up at a Union-held fort in Virginia demanding refuge. But federal law compels the return of escaped slaves to their owners, which puts Major General Benjamin Butler, commanding officer at the fort, in the hot seat. Does he uphold the law when Major Cary of the Confederacy appears to collect Mallory? Or does he find a way to bend the law in the slave’s favor? This critically acclaimed play is based on real historical characters and a real event that ultimately changed the course of American history.
This show is easy to review. Just call it splendid.
– The New York Times
Cast and Creative team for Ben Butler at The English Theatre of Hamburg
Cast
Peter Tabornal
Trevor
Peter trained at The Arden School of Theatre (BA Hons Musical Theatre), Manchester. Credits whilst training include: Ensemble in CABARET (Waterside Theatre) and Clyde Barrow in BONNIE & CLYDE (Contact Theatre). After training he worked on numerous shows in hotels and across the U.K. as well as most recently two contracts as part of the production cast for a 6* Ultra Luxury Cruise line. Film credits include: DIM SUM and recently TO DISAPPEAR SUDDENLY. Originally from the Philippines, he comes from an incredibly musical family. Alongside being a Singer-Actor, he also writes his own songs as well plays a number of musical instruments.
This is his first international Musical contract and is excited to be making his debut here at The English Theatre of Hamburg.
Jacob Bedford
Cary
Jacob trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Musical Theatre Performance. Jacob’s theatre credits include: Dick Whittington in DICK WHITTINGTON (The London Eye Panto & Phoenix Arts Club), Freddy Benson in DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS (Edinburgh Festival Fringe); Jamie in A MOTHER’S SONG (Edinburgh Festival Fringe); and Ensemble in SPAMALOT (Geva Theatre Center).
Sophie Earl
Siren
Theatre credits include: Joni Mitchell in I’M EVERY WOMAN – THE CHAKA KHAN MUSICAL (Workshop), Belle / actor musician in A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Beaulieu Abbey), Vicky the Vixen & Bale the Snail in JONNY FEATHERS THE ROCK & ROLL PIGEON (Riverside Studios / The Park Theatre), Sally in CLEO, CAMPING, EMANUELLE AND DICK, Marilyn Monroe & Norma Jean in NORMAN JEAN, singer/actor-musician in TOM FOOLERY (Theatre on the Coast), actor-musician in WITH COURAGE (Workshop at the Mercury Theatre).
Film credits: School child in NATIVITY 2 (Debbie Isitt).
Credits whilst training: Flora Meszaros in FLORA THE RED MENACE (Alexandra Theatre), Sidesaddle / Narrator in SOHO CINDERS (Connaught Theatre).
Sophie has worked as a singer/guitarist since she was sixteen in various hotels, restaurants and festivals. She is also a composer, arranger and singing coach.
Sophie is delighted to be a part of this wonderful and exciting production of LIZARD BOY.
Tiktok: @sophieearl5
Instagram: @Sophieearlxo
Creative Team
Paul Glaser
Direction
Jon Mortimer
Musical Director
Mathias Wardeck
Set Design
Patricia Royo
Costume Design
Heiko Böttner
Lighting & Sound Technician
Paul Glaser
Sound Design
Rebecca Delmas
Stage Management & Props
René Ahnert
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