‘Brilliant performance … characterisation was outstanding … emotional and passionate performances’ – Cardiff Times
Adapted by Stephen Briggs. Directed by Matthew Hitchman.
21st – 24th August 2019, The Gate Arts Centre, Cardiff
Peculiar Productions presents Terry Pratchett’s classic comedy-fantasy thriller, brought to life on stage!
The City Watch Needs Men! And women, of course. Not to mention dwarfs, trolls, gargoyles, and whatever Nobby Nobbs actually is.
It’s not as if Captain Vimes doesn’t have enough to deal with; warring factions of assassins and clowns, the anniversary of an ancient battle making the city just a tad tetchy, and a ruler who’s perfected the art of ‘benevolent tyranny’.
The last thing he and his Watch need is a big group of new recruits who won’t accept that ‘team spirit’ doesn’t include hitting each other with axes. But Vimes needs to make sure they can all get along, and fast – because no-one else can stop a deadly secret that stalks the streets…
We’de delighted to announce that Men at Arms raised £3,500 for Nerve Tumours UK.
Reviews
‘Brilliant performance … characterisation was outstanding … emotional and passionate performances’
Cardiff Times
‘A polished performance from a very talented cast.
National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA)
‘I have to say there wasn’t a single bad performance. The cast were all really excellent.”
Discworld Monthly
What audiences said:
‘Amazing talent and comedic timing. Loved every second.’
‘Amazing perfomances throughout’
‘Absolutely brilliant… Peculiar have done another amazing job’
‘The Watch really exist!’
‘Fantastic casting and amazing acting!’
‘Fantastic production, cast and crew!’
Award Nomination: James Paine has been nominated for a NODA Award for his perfomance as Corporal Carrot.
Production photos
Photography: Ex Cathedra Photography, JH Photography
Cast and Crew
Directed by Matthew Hitchman
Cast
The Watch
Captain Vimes – Jes Hynes
Cpl Carrot – James Paine
Sgt Colon – Steve Durbin
Nobby Nobbs – Josh Flynn
LCpl Cuddy – Sarah Roberts
LCpl Detritus – John Byron
LCPl Angua – Liz Keech
Cpn Quirke – Tony Beard
The Assasin’s Guild
Edward D’eath – John Simpson
Dr Cruces – Jonathan Pinkney
Downey / Morecombe – Howard Dickens
The Fools Guild
Doctor Whiteface – Edward Thomas
Boffo / Footnote – Loz Shanahan
Guild Clown – Beth Lisles
The Nobles
Lord Havelock Vetinari – Michael Dickinson Smith
Lady Sybil Ramkin – Hazel Duke
Willikins / Guild Clown – Pete Belson
Lady Selachi / Footnote – Sarah Burrow
Lord Rust / Day Guard – Richard McReynolds
Lord Skater / Day Guard – Matt Edwards
Denizens
Gaspode – Christina Scott
Dr Silverfish / Foul Ole Ron – Paul Woolley
Leonard of Quirm / Footnote – Nick Dunn
Cornice Overlooking Broadway – Sophie Griffiths
Bjorn Hammerhock – Kat Orford
DEATH – Matt Burnett
Werewolf – Alice Boswell
Crew
Production Manager – Lizzie Mulhall
Assistant Director – Jes Hynes
Stage Manager / Makeup – Vicki Rowe
Wardrobe Lead – Sophie Griffiths
Asst. Stage Manager / Props Lead – Sarah Burrow
Publicity Lead – Matt Edwards
Set Design and Build Lead – Tony Beard
Composer – Richard McyReynolds
Lighting Technician – Joe Davey
Sound and Video Technician – Sam Lewis
Costume / Makeup Asst. – Matt Burnett
Publicity – Loz Shanahan
Prop Maker – Davina Darmanin
Prop Maker – Alice Boswell
Prop Maker – Howard Dickens
Digital Artist / Makeup Artist – Kat Orford
Set and Props – Hazel Duke
Photography – Steve Durbin
Photography – John Simpson
Front of House – Jean Rowe
Men at Arms teaser trailer – Meet the City Watch
