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    Propeller Theatre Company

    Propeller is an all-male Shakespeare company which seeks to find more engaging ways of expressing Shakespeare to audiences, and to more completely explore the relationship between text and performance.

    Combining rigorous examination of the text with modern physical adaptations of classic Shakespeare works, Propeller seeks to engage new audiences hitherto disconnected from the Bard’s work. As part of their approach, Propeller assimilate a number of new influences, such as mask work, animation, classic and modern film and music from all ages.

    Propeller are a company of international renown, having toured productions to Australia, China, Spain, Mexico, The Philippines, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Cyprus, Ireland, Tokyo, Gdansk, Germany, Italy, Malta, Hong Kong and the U.S.A.

    Funding awards

    • 2012-2013: £265,000
    • 2013-2014: £265,000
    • 2014-2015: £265,000

    Video feed

    Time Lapse of 'Twelfth Night' Get-in

    Propeller Theatre's production of Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' Get-in at The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham 15-16 April, 2013. Check us out: http://propeller.org.uk/

    Propeller - The Taming of the Shrew Trailer

    In The Taming Of The Shrew two, disguised, competing suitors clamour for the hand of beautiful Bianca whilst gold digging Petruchio agrees to wed her viciously ill-tempered sister Kate sight-unseen. The difference between marrying for love and marrying for money, however, becomes increasingly difficult to judge. This brash, brutal and darkly comic story pulls no punches. One thing is certain - nobody does Shakespeare like Propeller. On tour with Twelfth Night until Summer 2013 www.propeller.org.uk

    Interview with Joseph Chance

    Joseph Chance talks about his work as an actor in Propeller.

    Interview With Chris Myles

    Chris Myles talks about his work as a member of the Propeller cast.

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    Cast Warming Up For The Show

    A short clip of the cast doing a warm up to prepare for their performance.

    Edward Hall presents the first Jill Fraser Award at Norwich Theatre Royal

    The Jill Fraser Award was established by Propeller to reward an outstanding theatre practitioner -- in any field -- under the age of 30. The winner receives a £5,000 prize, and a contract to work with Propeller. The award was established in memory of the late Jill Fraser MBE, former artistic director of the Watermill, Newbury, and the award fund was donated by the Mackintosh Foundation.

    Edward Hall on Twelfth Night - part three.mp4

    Part Three of Propeller's Artistic Director Edward Hall talking about the process behind creating their revival of Twelfth Night.

    Edward Hall on Twelfth Night - part two.mp4

    Artistic Director Edward Hall discusses the making of Propeller's latest production, Twelfth Night, currently touring with The Taming of the Shrew.

    Edward Hall on Twelfth Night part one

    Artistic Director Edward Hall discusses the making of one of his latest productions, Twelfth Night.

    Edward Hall on Twelfth Night

    Artistic Director Edward Hall discusses Propeller's latest production Twelfth Night.

    Propeller - Twelfth Night Trailer

    Propeller's highly-anticipated revival of their critically acclaimed Twelfth Night tours the UK and internationally in 2013. For dates and tickets please visit www.propeller.org.uk One of Shakespeare's best loved comedies of love and confusion, Twelfth Night tells a twisted tale of mistaken identity, transformation and deception. With a man playing a girl disguised as a boy, illusion and reality are almost indistinguishable on Propeller's island of Illyria. Dark and delightful, the play asks 'What happens when you fall in love with the wrong person?' and the answer is both beautiful and bittersweet. One thing is certain: no-one does Shakespeare like Propeller.

    Propeller's Pocket Henry V

    Go behind the scenes with Edward Hall and Propeller as they bring their pocket-sized version of Henry V to venues up and down the UK. Video by Dominic Clemence.

    Edward Hall Interview FINAL

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    Opening speech of Henry V - Propeller

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    Company manager Nick Chesterfield on his role in Propeller

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    Executive producer Caro MacKay on her role in Propeller

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    The Winter's Tale - Vox Pop Video - 2012

    For more information about Propeller's Henry V and The Winter's Tale please visit www.propeller.org.uk

    Henry V - Vox Pop Video - 2012

    For more information about Propeller's Henry V and The Winter's Tale please visit www.propeller.org.uk

    Pocket Comedy - Propeller

    Video by Dominic Clemence

    The Winter's Tale Trailer - Propeller

    Propeller's The Winter's Tale, directed by Edward Hall Touring the UK and the globe throughout 2012. For more information please visit www.propeller.org.uk

    Henry V - Propeller - Trailer

    Propeller's Henry V directed by Edward Hall For more information visit http://www.propeller.org.uk/

    The Comedy of Errors Trailer

    This is Shakespeare's most farcical comedy, and also his smartest. Two sets of estranged twins, separated at birth, find themselves in the same city 25 years later with hilarious consequences. A series of mistaken identities, assumed personas, and wild mishaps bring a family crisis - so complicated that time itself loses the plot - into heart warming focus. Fortunately the audience is always one step ahead...

    Richard III Trailer

    Richard III brings the War of the Roses cycle of history plays to a close in bloody fashion. Arguably Shakespeare's most villainous King, we watch in horror and delight as Richard murders his way to the throne, unable to resist his cruel wit and dark humour. This is a hugely entertaining and diabolical adventure that tells the story of one man's journey to heaven, then back to hell.

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    Contact details

    Canterbury Festival, 8
    Orange Street

    Canterbury
    CT1 2JA

    51.2799, 1.08182

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