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BWW Review: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, St Paul's Church, Covent Garden

Iris Theatre's The Hunchback of Notre Dame lacks a little focus and is far too long, but has its moments of delight illuminated by a fine central performance from Robert Rhodes.
Final Casting And Creative Team Announced For THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME

Paris, 1831. Once again as the threat of revolution looms over the city, a traveling band of players return to tell Victor Hugo's classic tale of survival, injustice, and love.
Photo Flash: First Look at Iris Theatre's HAMLET, Starring Non-Binary Actor Jenet Le Lacheur

Get a first look at Iris Theatre's HAMLET, running 19 June - 27 July in the grounds of St Paul's Church, Covent Garden, with non-binary transgender actor, Jenet Le Lacheur, in the title role.
Transgender Actor Jenet Le Lacheur Will Play the Title Role in HAMLET at Iris Theatre

For the past ten years Iris Theatre has been producing outdoor promenade performance of Shakespeare in the beautiful grounds of St Paul's Church in the heart of Covent Garden. In this secret haven of tranquility, set amongst the busy streets of central London, they reimagine classics in new and exciting ways. This year they are presenting Hamlet with a non-binary transgender actor, Jenet Le Lacheur, in the title role. Central to this contemporary production will be an exploration of identity, gender and meaning.
Iris Theatre Announces HAMLET and THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME For Its 10 Year Anniversary Of Summer Promenade Productions

Iris Theatre launched its first summer season in 2009 with an acclaimed outdoor promenade production of Romeo & Juliet. In the decade since they have produced 16 more shows in the grounds of St Paul's Church, Covent Garden, ranging from Alice in Wonderland to Shakespeare's Macbeth. Iris have been nominated for 11 Off West End awards and won the award for Best Production for Young People for Treasure Island.
BWW Review: MACBETH, St Paul's Church, Covent Garden

A Macbeth that stays true to the 17th century origin of the play, yet feels bang up to date with plenty for teenage fans of Game of Thrones and Shakespeare veterans to enjoy.
Iris Theatre's Open-Air Production of MACBETH Begins at Covent Garden

Iris Theatre's 10th-anniversary immersive production of Macbeth stars David Hywel Baynes, who has returned from the US following his Best Actor Offie Award-nominated tour-de-force as King Richard in Richard III, also for Iris Theatre.
Cast Complete for Iris Theatre's Open-Air Production of MACBETH at Covent Garden

Final casting is revealed today for Iris Theatre's 10th anniversary immersive production of Macbeth, joining the previously announced David Hywel Baynes, who has returned from the US to star as Macbeth following his Best Actor Offie Award-nominated tour-de-force as King Richard in Richard III, also for Iris Theatre.

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