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High Drama
High dramatic content will have patrons on the edges of their seats in this year's production by the combined Boys and Girls High School players. The play is "Beckett", by Jean Anouilh, and is the story of Beckett's life, and death, which was extremely gruesome. The production will be presented in the Boys High Assembly Hall on the nights of May 29, 30 and 31.
One of Beckett's monks receives his death blow before Beckett, himself, is slain.
A strong performance as Henry II, by Peter McErlich, gives depth to the production. Here he attacks one of his bishops (Kim Watson) as he accuses him of abusing Beckett.
Beckett (Ken Adlam) has a serious conversation with Gwen dolyn, played by Andrea Nicoll.
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Colourful costumes highlight the production, and the pageantry of the times is given full rein in these two scenes.
Henry II (seated) has some strong words with his church leaders who are, from centre, the Archbishop of Canterbury (Lee Shelton), the Bishop of York (Mike Smith), the Bishop of Oxford (Alex Shaw) and Folliot, the Bishop of London (Kim Watson). At left is Ken Adlam as Beckett.
Henry II also has some cross words with the Queen Mother, played by Jenny Arnold.
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