The Real Thing by Tom Stoppard

Director / Producer

STAGE

Traditional Theatre - Community - York Theatre Royal

"Challenging a highly talented community cast to tackle one of Tom Stoppard's most complex plays"

The opportunity came up to direct a play that I had seen in my teens and had been completely baffled by. I reread it and loved how complex it was, and the brilliant delivery of a myriad of viewpoints playing out as a puzzle of a storyline.

York Settlement Community Players

York Theatre Royal

Stage Managed by Alina Longmore, Costume by Helen Taylor, Set by Richard Hampton,
Lighting Design by Graham Sanderson, Tech by Peter Howl, Photography by John Saunders.
Acting by: Alan Park, Alice May Melton , Victoria Delaney, Mike Hickman,
Rebecca Harrison, Hannah Waring, Livy Potter.

“Ward’s cast is the real deal” ★★★★ – Charles Hutch Press

“Jacob Ward has produced an excellent version of a clever play which deserves a contemporary vision.” – York Calling

“Ward’s ambition, combined with a dedicated cast, results in a triumph:
a completely unique and intellectually-stimulating evening.” – The Scribe