Shakespeare within the Abbey - "What had begun with a brawl ended with a reconciliation as the entire ensemble joined forces to sing: 'Just receive one another, amen.' It made a unifying end to one of the most moving celebrations of Shakespeare I’ve experienced" - Michael Billington

I worked as Movement Director on the wonderful celebration of Shakespeare within the Abbey, that took place in Westminster Abbey in late April at the start of the Globe theatre's summer season.  Claire van Kampen was both director and composer and what took place was a truly exciting and remarkable unfolding of speeches, scenes and sonnets within the Abbey over six performances.
The founding concept comes from Mark Rylance, who led the company of actors, and the producer is Sarah Weatherall. Click here to read Michael Billington's full review for the Guardian.  Below are some production shots taken by Hannah Yates.

Jimena Larraguival - Queen Katherine (Henry VIII)

"Have I not strove to love, although I knew

He were mine enemy?" Photo- Hannah Yates

Mark Rylance - Richard III

"Now are our brows bound with victorious wreaths;

Our bruised arms hung up for monuments" 

Photo- Hannah Yates

This was the third year it took place and the first time that Intermission Youth Theatre, led by Darren Raymond, took part.