Claybody Theatre's stage adaptation of the Arthurian legend, with actor-musicians, matinees and BSL interpretation, in the historic Spode Works.
Claybody Theatre are bringing Sir Gawain and the Green Knight to The Dipping House at Spode Works, running from Friday 4 to Sunday 20 December. It's a stage adaptation of the Arthurian legend by Deborah McAndrew, directed by Conrad Nelson, and it forms part of the Staffordshire Christmas Pulse.
The story follows the young Knight Gawain, whose decision to join King Arthur's Round Table has drawn dark, envious forces, and the deadly bargain he strikes with a supernatural visitor. Claybody describe the production as magical, mysterious and a little bit sexy, and they're staging it with a cast of actor-musicians, so the music is played live on stage by the performers themselves. The company is rooted in site-specific and pop-up theatre, and this is their home turf at the historic Spode Works.
The cast features Thomas Cotran as Gawain, Hannah Baker as Lady Bertilak, Jessica Dyas as Guinevere, Anthony Hunt as Sir Bedevere, Jessica Jolleys as Morgan le Fay, Simeon Truby as Arthur and Eddy Westbury as Lord Bertilak. Rebekah Hughes is musical director, with Dawn Allsopp on set and costume design, John Slevin on lighting and Beverley Norris-Edmunds on choreography. Playwright Deborah McAndrew says she's thrilled with the adaptation and hopes it will fill the stage with energy and a festive sense of fun.
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Director Conrad Nelson comes to this from a strong run at the New Vic, where his 2024 production of One Man, Two Guvnors earned him a UK Theatre Award nomination for Best Director. The show is aimed at ages 11 and up, as it contains threat and adult themes. It runs from Friday 4 to Sunday 20 December, with times varying across the dates, so check the full schedule before you book.
