NS Archive 2020: Emperor's New Clothes
Sat 12 – Thu 31 Dec 2020
Hans Christian Andersen’s classic folktale is given a hilarious festive spin in a new show from the makers of The Snow Queen, Wolf! and James & The Giant Peach.
Our story follows Magus Scarper and Broderick Chase. Friends. Colleague-pals. Comrades. Or, as they are more commonly known, Chancers.
It was chance that brought them together, and its opportunity that keeps them on their toes. And when they accidentally stumble into the palaxce of King Shirley 12th, their latest opportunity unfolds.
Fooling the King into believing they are two of the most imaginative and skilled costumers in the land, they are tasked with creating the most divine garment ever made for the King to sashay his way through the town’s Christmas parade.
Can these two cheeky chancers pull off the greatest con of all time? Join us for Northern Stage’s first-ever virtual Christmas show to find out.
The Emperor’s New Clothes was an online production.
Credits
Cast
Hannah Goudie – Hunter – Magnus Scarper/Dr Harris Tweed
Bob Nicholson- Broderick Chase, Professor Real Leather
Jeremy Bradfield – King Shirley 12th, Strumbley Strings
Simmie Kaur – Bogus McPhee, The Ministers
Creative Team
Mark Calvert – Director & Show Deviser
Laura Lindow – Writer & Show Deviser
Bob Nicholson & Hannah Goudie-Hunter – Show Devisers
Alison Ashton – Set and Costume Designer
Jeremy Bradfield – Composer, Musical Director & Sound Designer
Martin Hylton – Movement Director
Sam Vivash – Lighting Designer
Faye Alvi – BSL Interpreter
Michael Davies – Audio Description
Meerkat Films – Video Production
Colin Holman – Company Manager
Izzy Waugh – Assistant Stage Manager / Continuity
Georgia Hill – Props / Puppet Maker
Jonny Rothwell – Sound Recordist / Second Unit Camera / Second Unit Producer
Phillipa Howarth – Radio Mic Technician / Sound Operator
Sam Vivash – Lighting Programmer / Auditorium Technician
Daniel Smith – Lighting Effects Supervisor / On Stage Technician / Flyman
Tony Easter – Head Flyman
Matt Sorley – On Stage Technician / Flyman
Richard Flood – Recording Session Vision Mixer / Auditorium Technician
Chris Durant – Production Manager
Darren McGowan – Scenery Construction Manager
Mat Fleming & Ryan Darrington – Scenery Construction
Thomas Robson – Scenery Construction / Lighting Effects Technician
Phil Marshall – Lighting Effects Technician
Zoe Jack – Scenic Artist
Naomi Daley – Wardrobe Supervisor
Alison Stringer – Wardrobe & Scenic Maker
Reed Ingram Weir – Sound & Vision Equipment Supplier / Logistics Support / Driver
KCL Logistics – Trucking
Velcrobelly – Graphic Design
Production Photos
by Pamela Raith
Reviews
★★★★ “a delightful festive caper, fizzing with energy and charm” – The Stage
“immersive, colourful and highly entertaining”
View the programme for The Emperor’s New Clothes