Oxford Theatre Guild

About Oxford Theatre Guild

The Oxford Theatre Guild (The OTG), is one of Oxfordshire’s largest and longest-established amateur theatre companies. In 2020 we switched from producing live theatre to online drama, both video and audio. This podcast contains selected audio theatre, mostly recorded live and remotely.

Publisher

Oxford Theatre Guild

Category

fiction

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Feb 2021

Latest episode

14 Jun 2021

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 14 Jun 2021

   Saint Joan - Part 3

   French for the French, England for the English” In the white heat of the middle ages, nations are being formed in the battlefields of France: the aristocracy are divided, the prince uncrowned. In to this melee, steps Joan, a hero for the times. A hero: or a heretic, a witch, a useful fool? Even as she brings her nation together, forces are conspiring against her. Listen to Shaw’s Saint Joan, a contemporary version of the story where visions of nationhood and faith threaten to disrupt tradition and patriarchy. Saint Joan addresses ideas of identity and power that are as fresh today as they were vital in the 15th century. Recorded live and remotely during COVID lockdown. Part 3 Scene VI – A Hall in the Castle of Rouen. The trial of Joan. 30 May 1431. Epilogue – Bedroom in the Château of Charles VII. June 1456. Cast Rachel Smith - JOAN Ellen Publicover - DUNIOS Fleur Yerbury-Hodgson - ARCHBISHOP of Rheims David Guthrie - STEWARD, EXECUTIONER, SENTRY Matthew Addis - DAUPHIN / Charles VII Matt Blurton - Peter CAUCHON Richard Readshaw - Earl of WARWICK Gavin Gaughan - SOLDIER, BLUEBEARD, Brother Martin Ladvenu Nick Smith - Thomas de COURCELLES, LA TREMOUILLE, Constable of France Tim Eyres - De Stogumber Jonathan Kay - D'Estivat, Gentleman Gloria Wright - Robert de Baudricourt, Inquisitor Joshua Wedge - LA HIRE/Bertrand de POULENGEY Directors: Mike Taylor, Liz Burton Technical director: Dominic Hargreaves

2. 14 Jun 2021

   Saint Joan - Part 2

   French for the French, England for the English” In the white heat of the middle ages, nations are being formed in the battlefields of France: the aristocracy are divided, the prince uncrowned. In to this melee, steps Joan, a hero for the times. A hero: or a heretic, a witch, a useful fool? Even as she brings her nation together, forces are conspiring against her. Listen to Shaw’s Saint Joan, a contemporary version of the story where visions of nationhood and faith threaten to disrupt tradition and patriarchy. Saint Joan addresses ideas of identity and power that are as fresh today as they were vital in the 15th century. Recorded live and remotely during COVID lockdown. Part 2 Scene IV – The Earl of Warwick’s Tent in the English Camp – a conspiracy emerges between the French, the English and the church. Scene V – The Ambulatory of Rheims Cathedral – the prince is crowned, do the French back Joan’s desire for military victory, or do they sue for peace? Cast Rachel Smith - JOAN Ellen Publicover - DUNIOS Fleur Yerbury-Hodgson - ARCHBISHOP of Rheims David Guthrie - STEWARD, EXECUTIONER, SENTRY Matthew Addis - DAUPHIN / Charles VII Matt Blurton - Peter CAUCHON Richard Readshaw - Earl of WARWICK Gavin Gaughan - SOLDIER, BLUEBEARD, Brother Martin Ladvenu Nick Smith - Thomas de COURCELLES, LA TREMOUILLE, Constable of France Tim Eyres - De Stogumber Jonathan Kay - D'Estivat, Gentleman Gloria Wright - Robert de Baudricourt, Inquisitor Joshua Wedge - LA HIRE/Bertrand de POULENGEY Directors: Mike Taylor, Liz Burton Technical director: Dominic Hargreaves

3. 14 Jun 2021

   Saint Joan - Part 1

   French for the French, England for the English” In the white heat of the middle ages, nations are being formed in the battlefields of France: the aristocracy are divided, the prince uncrowned. In to this melee, steps Joan, a hero for the times. A hero: or a heretic, a witch, a useful fool? Even as she brings her nation together, forces are conspiring against her. Listen to Shaw’s Saint Joan, a contemporary version of the story where visions of nationhood and faith threaten to disrupt tradition and patriarchy. Saint Joan addresses ideas of identity and power that are as fresh today as they were vital in the 15th century. Recorded live and remotely during COVID lockdown. Part 1 Scene I – The Castle of Valcouleurs. A spring morning 1429 – Joan emerges as a leader of soldiers Scene II – Antechamber and Throne Room at Chinon. 8 March 1429 – the forces behind the French crown decide whether to use Joan’s powers Scene III – The Bank of the River Loire near Orleans. 29 April 1429 – Joan's first military triumph Cast Rachel Smith - JOAN Ellen Publicover - DUNIOS Fleur Yerbury-Hodgson - ARCHBISHOP of Rheims David Guthrie - STEWARD, EXECUTIONER, SENTRY Matthew Addis - DAUPHIN / Charles VII Matt Blurton - Peter CAUCHON Richard Readshaw - Earl of WARWICK Gavin Gaughan - SOLDIER, BLUEBEARD, Brother Martin Ladvenu Nick Smith - Thomas de COURCELLES, LA TREMOUILLE, Constable of France Tim Eyres - De Stogumber Jonathan Kay - D'Estivat, Gentleman Gloria Wright - Robert de Baudricourt, Inquisitor Joshua Wedge - LA HIRE/Bertrand de POULENGEY Directors: Mike Taylor, Liz Burton Technical director: Dominic Hargreaves

4. 14 Jun 2021

   Charleys Aunt - Act 3

   An Oxford Theatre Guild Saturday afternoon drama. Written by Brandon Thomas, this ever-popular comedy is packed with vibrant characters and hilarious incidents. As entertaining now as it was when it was first produced in the 1890s. Act 3 of 3. Cast: STEPHEN SPETTIGUE Solicitor, Oxford - Tim Eyres COLONEL SIR FRANCIS CHESNEY, BART. Late Indian Service - Andrew Whiffin JACK CHESNEY Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Nick Smith CHARLEY WYKEHAM Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Joshua Wedge LORD FANCOURT BABBERLEY Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Tobias Forbes BRASSETT A College Scout - Gavin Gaughan DONNA-LUCIA D’ALVADOREZ From Brazil - Carolyn Taylor AMY SPETTIGUE Spettigue’s Niece - Victoria Wilson KITTY VERDUN Spettigue’s Ward - Georgina Dettmer ELA DELAHAY - Kate Morris Production Team: Sound and Technical Director - Dominic Hargreaves Additional sound - Martha Zumack Production Co-ordinator - Simon Tavener Recorded live and remotely during COVID lockdown.

5. 7 Feb 2021

   Charleys Aunt - Act 2

   An Oxford Theatre Guild Saturday afternoon drama. Written by Brandon Thomas, this ever-popular comedy is packed with vibrant characters and hilarious incidents. As entertaining now as it was when it was first produced in the 1890s. Act 2 of 3. Cast: STEPHEN SPETTIGUE Solicitor, Oxford - Tim Eyres COLONEL SIR FRANCIS CHESNEY, BART. Late Indian Service - Andrew Whiffin JACK CHESNEY Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Nick Smith CHARLEY WYKEHAM Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Joshua Wedge LORD FANCOURT BABBERLEY Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Tobias Forbes BRASSETT A College Scout - Gavin Gaughan DONNA-LUCIA D’ALVADOREZ From Brazil - Carolyn Taylor AMY SPETTIGUE Spettigue’s Niece - Victoria Wilson KITTY VERDUN Spettigue’s Ward - Georgina Dettmer ELA DELAHAY - Kate Morris Production Team: Sound and Technical Director - Dominic Hargreaves Additional sound - Martha Zumack Production Co-ordinator - Simon Tavener Recorded live and remotely during COVID lockdown.

6. 7 Feb 2021

   Charleys Aunt - Act 1

   An Oxford Theatre Guild Saturday afternoon drama. Written by Brandon Thomas, this ever-popular comedy is packed with vibrant characters and hilarious incidents. As entertaining now as it was when it was first produced in the 1890s. Act 1 of 3. Cast: STEPHEN SPETTIGUE Solicitor, Oxford - Tim Eyres COLONEL SIR FRANCIS CHESNEY, BART. Late Indian Service - Andrew Whiffin JACK CHESNEY Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Nick Smith CHARLEY WYKEHAM Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Joshua Wedge LORD FANCOURT BABBERLEY Graduate at St. Olde’s College, Oxford - Tobias Forbes BRASSETT A College Scout - Gavin Gaughan DONNA-LUCIA D’ALVADOREZ From Brazil - Carolyn Taylor AMY SPETTIGUE Spettigue’s Niece - Victoria Wilson KITTY VERDUN Spettigue’s Ward - Georgina Dettmer ELA DELAHAY - Kate Morris Production Team: Sound and Technical Director - Dominic Hargreaves Additional sound - Martha Zumack Production Co-ordinator - Simon Tavener Recorded live and remotely during COVID lockdown.