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the norman conquests
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ARTIST NOTE: DEREK BOYES
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How wonderful it is to get to return to these three amazing plays! I'm so glad that I knew we were remounting them this season before we closed them last November as I was able to postpone the pain and suffering of saying goodbye to such a fulfilling experience. The response to our first go around was so invigorating and uplifting. The kind of response one hopes for with every dramatic venture but, of course, only happens when the theatrical planets align and a production is embraced by the elusive magic of connection between an audience and a story.
• T he first major revival of The Norman Conquests
I have learned over the years to never expect this kind of response but always to strive for it. I often compare the theatre to a sporting event where a team works together to achieve success. I have the great good fortune to play for Team Soulpepper who always gives me the opportunity to prevail. We win many more than we lose and every once in a while, we win the big one. Play on...
in Britain came in 2008 at the Old Vic in London. That production transferred to the Circle in the Square Theatre in New York for an acclaimed limited run and won a 2009 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play. That same production also garnered Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Ensemble Performance, Revival and Director.
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1977 The Norman Conquests was adapted for television by Ayckbourn. Actress Penelope Keith – who had originated the role – played Sarah and won a BAFTA Television Award.
DEREK BOYES, Reg in The Norman Conquests p roduc t ion s p on sor