Blackadder III Live Promises Pure Entertainment

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Blackadder III Live Promises Pure Entertainment

In May, Wellington Repertory Theatre presents Blackadder III, a production that will appeal to not only regular theatregoers but also anyone who enjoys the TV show.

The third series is based in the Regency period with Blackadder now butler to the witless Prince Regent and Baldrick raised to the position of dogsbody and general kitchen hand. The four episodes that will make up the show are:

• Ink and Incapability (Samuel Johnson and the dictionary)
• Nob and Nobility (the Scarlett Pimpernel)
• Amy and Amiability (the highwayman episode)
• Sense and Senility (the actors and the Scottish Play).

The 22-strong cast and crew assembled for this production are experienced and committed to delivering pure entertainment for Wellington audiences. By opening night they will have rehearsed for over 10 weeks around their fulltime jobs – ranging from GPs, to students, to IT managers.

“Our production of Blackadder II (the early Tudors) in late 2010 was extremely popular. We encourage people to book early for Blackadder III to avoid disappointment,” said director Ross Miller.

The production runs 1-6 and 8-12 May at the Gryphon Theatre, Ghuznee Street, Wellington.

To book tickets online go to bookings@wellingtonrepertory.org.nz, or call 479 3393. Tickets prices are $25 waged, $20 unwaged, $18 for pre-paid groups of 10 or more.

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