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Frances retired from a high profile career last year and moved back to York with her husband.  After working at a senior level Frances gained vast experience in public speaking…

Leeds born Helen acted with several theatre groups there in diverse roles. The Red Shoes is her second show for Settlement. Helen is a freelance storyteller, who retells ghost stories…

Time to meet Glyn; who is playing ‘Sylvestor’ in our Autumn production of ‘Red Shoes’. Here’s what Glyn has to say: I’m Glyn, from London, though I live in York….

Are you getting excited for our Autumn production, “Red Shoes”. To whet your appetite, meet Olivia, who will be playing Karen. Here’s what Olivia has to say: My name’s Olivia…

The Duchess of Malfi  LIKES:  Sheryl Sandberg’s “Lean In”. Architecture coffee table books. Vogue Italia. A well-cut silk dress. Watching ‘Magic Mike’ when no one else is around. DISLIKES:  …

Bosola:  LIKES:  Stone fruits (especially cherries), a clean linen shirt, being paid on time, stand-up comedy. His favourite box set is Breaking Bad.  DISLIKES:   Bosola does not suffer fools. He…

Ferdinand: Duke and Twin Brother to the Duchess of Malfi LIKES:  His sister. Horses. Hunting. Psychological torment DISLIKES:   Most People. Personal Questions. Disloyalty ABOUT FERDINAND:  Ferdinand is one of…

Antonio: Steward to the Duchess of Malfi  LIKES:  Horse riding. Choux pastry. The colour dark green. Dancing the Galliard DISLIKES:  Dishonesty. Long journeys by carriage. Trials by combat. Being indoors for too long ABOUT ANTONIO:  “I’m…

The Cardinal: Elder Brother to The Duchess of Malfi and Ferdinand LIKES:  To exercise power, preferably through intimidation. The feeling of dominance arising from my intellectual superiority and my prowess at…