Pulled from the previously untouchable heights of Mount Olympus, Zeus is called to court to be held accountable. Has he wielded power with care and consideration, or callous disregard? His own divinity hangs in the balance, as he is challenged by gods and mortals alike.
This exciting new piece of theatre interrogates Greek mythology through a contemporary lens, using expressive movement and original writing. Alongside BSL Interpretation, Makaton will be integrated into the performance.
The cast of neurodivergent and disabled performers are training on the Bedazzle Foundation Course (an inclusive drama school).
Always striving to reflect and challenge the wider issues in society, Bedazzle Inclusive Productions presents their latest work: Mythic Trials.
Take a look at images from their 2023 production, Tales Untold, below! (Photo credit Andy Thomas, Chic Photography)
Running Time
Approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes including an interval (11.30am performance has no interval)
General Guidance
Mild threat and use of a sword
Age Guidance
6+
Tickets
Thursday 4 July, 11.30am & 7.30pm:
Adults: £20, Children: £15*
*All ticket prices include a £3 per ticket booking fee
Assisted Performances:
Relaxed Performances performance: Thursday 4 July, 11:30am
Captioned performance: Thursday 4 July, 11:30am
BSL Interpreted performance: Thursday 4 July, 11:30am
Captioned performance: Thursday 4 July, 7:30pm
BSL Interpreted performance: Thursday 4 July, 7:30pm
Amy O'Sullivan (Grey Sister)
Amy is a performer who loves musical theatre and attends the theatre regularly with her family - she is well known for being able to sing hundreds of musical theatre songs. Amy has previously appeared in performances at West Road Concert Hall and The Junction, as well as touring our production of Jack and the Beanstalk to local schools last year.
Angus Gibson (Zeus)
Angus has a passion for all things theatrical and has previously performed at The Junction, West Road Concert Hall, Jerwood Dance House in Ipswich and The Actors' Centre in London. He has appeared in short films such as Typical? (playing James) and One For The Road. When not performing, Angus loves watching Doctor Who, collecting comic books, gaming and writing his own story about time travel.
Ciara McKenna (Themis)
Ciara is a performer based in Hertfordshire. She has stage and film experience with Wycombe Youth Theatre (Oliver, Oklahoma), Derwen College (Beauty and the Beast, Included, The Little Mermaid, Our World) and most recently with Bedazzle Inclusive Productions in short films Typical? and One for the Road. Ciara recently filmed a commercial for a social awareness campaign.
Emily Long (Pandora)
Emily is a performer based in Bedfordshire, where she has performed in a number of shows and pantomimes with Curtain Call Youth Theatre. As well as the Bedazzle Foundation Course, Emily attends Born To Perform in Northamptonshire, where she has appeared twice at The Deco Theatre. With Bedazzle, she has performed in stage shows Tales Untold and Jack and the Beanstalk. This year she gained her first film credit in One for the Road. When Emily is not performing, she loves to visit the theatre and attend concerts. In addition to performing, she aspires to work in a theatre and to become a choreographer.
Freddie McConnell (King Polydectes/Harpy)
Freddie has been performing his whole life, and loves to play the piano and drums. He has previously performed at West Road Concert Hall and The Junction. Freddie also enjoys making and wearing costumes - previously he has designed a coat for Joseph and the Technicolour Dream Coat as well as a tiger mask and claws. In his spare time, Freddie loves singing and dancing to Disney songs and musicals, as well as visiting the library.
Imogen Baker (Persephone)
Imogen is a performer based in Cambridge. Her credits include; I’m Non-Typical, Typical at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and The Junction in Cambridge, Connect at The Actor’s Centre, London, as well as Shakespeare Showcase. Imogen has also undertaken paid work with Sweetdoh Films. In her spare time, Imogen is interested in making music.
Jamie Jeyes (Epimetheus)
Jamie is a performer based in North Essex and has previously appeared in stage shows such as Tales Untold and Jack and the Beanstalk, amongst others. His film credits include Typical? and One For The Road (playing Jimmy). Jamie has also filmed a soon to be aired TV drama. For the past four years he has also been involved in his local panto society playing a number of roles in the annual Felsted pantomime. Jamie is a keen dancer and drummer and has entered Britain’s Got Talent with his drumming group Drums Unite.
Josh Whitbread (Guard)
Josh is a performer based in Bedfordshire. This is his first performance with Bedazzle. He has previously appeared in productions by Bedford College and recorded as a back-up singer for Big Maroc. Josh has a broad knowledge and love of music and enjoys writing lyrics and performing as well as dancing. He is an excellent DJ. In his spare time, Josh enjoys taking part in Dance Fit and playing table tennis.
Julian B Evans (Prometheus)
Julian (also known as Ben) is a performer based near Cambridge. Ben is currently appearing in the UK tour of Murder Trial Tonight, playing the role of Johnny Fryd. Further credits include One for the Road, Typical? (lead dancer) as well as voiceover work for Severn Trent. Ben is also a member of the Lantern Dance Theatre Company, with whom he has performed in a dance festival in the Czech Republic and in their annual Spiritus production in Ely Cathedral. In his spare time, Ben loves listening to music, writing songs and scripts, and designing Pokemon characters.
Luke Weeks (Harpy)
Luke is a performer based in Chelmsford. He has previously taken part in dance performances with Dance21 at the London Palladium, Sadlers Wells, and Got To Dance at the Old Battersea. Luke loves to play his electronic drum kit whilst listening to music - music and dance are his two passions.
Lydia Denning (Athena)
Lydia is a performer based in Biggleswade. With Bedazzle, she most recently appeared in short films One for the Road and Typical? - Lydia was also part of the original cast of I’m Non Typical, Typical which premiered at Edinburgh Fringe Festival to great reviews (4* in The Scotsman). Lydia’s main passions are dance and song-writing, and she also enjoys choreographing her own dance routines
Michael Asbury (Perseus)
This is Michael’s debut performance with Bedazzle. Michael loves everything about the performing arts, in particular, exploring many different styles of dance. Michael is a keen improviser and has a passion for magic, inherited from his late grandad. He loves to incorporate this into his performance work. Michael’s dream is to live in New York one day and perform on Broadway.
Natalie Underwood (Grey Sister/Hades)
Natalie is a performer based in Ely. She has previously appeared in Typical? and One for the Road as well as Tales Untold and Jack and the Beanstalk. Natalie is passionate about acting and loves all aspects of the performing arts. She enjoys challenging herself to learn new skills.
Sarah Elliot (Danae/Harpy)
Sarah is a performer based in Bedfordshire. With Bedazzle, she has previously appeared in Typical?, One for the Road, Tales Untold and Jack and the Beanstalk. Sarah sings with a Bedford based band called Orange, Orange Sunshine, playing BedFest July 2024.
Seb O'Keefe (Hermes)
Seb is an actor from Cambridgeshire. Credits include; performing at West Road Concert Hall, where he shared one of his own songs, as well as Shakespeare Showcase, Tales Untold and Jack and the Beanstalk for Bedazzle. As well as performing, Seb has experience in lighting and sound with 20Twenty Productions. A keen musician, Seb has his own band called Harlock’s Heroes. He likes writing songs and playing guitar and is inspired by artists such as George Ezra and Charlie Chaplin. Seb has recorded an original song (Take the Blues Away), released on Spotify.
S.I.S. Martin (Grey Sister/Demeter)
S.I.S. Martin, also known as Steph, is a long standing member of Bedazzle. In 2019, Steph was a member of the cast of I'm Non-Typical, Typical which went to the Edinburgh Fringe, receiving a four star review from The Scotsman. Steph went on to play the role of Katie in the short film adaptation of the Fringe show, Typical?. More recently, Steph filmed for One for the Road. She has also appeared in many stage productions with Bedazzle. In her spare time, Steph likes to go gigs.
Rhiannon Kearns - Writer and Director
Margherita Mugnai - Choreographer
Abbie Nicholls - Assistant Director
Chloe Perry-Bartlett - Assistant Director
Diane Jansen, Phil Jansen, Helen Feather - Co-producers