Black adder (Vipera Berus): a species of venomous snake widespread throughout much of Europe.

Blackadder (Schemingus opportunisticus): a kindly, altruistic Lord of the Realm - frequently found in the court of Queen Elizabeth the first - but surrounded by fools, fops, and flakes.


HARBOUR THEATRE presents Blackadder, one of British television's best-loved comedies, to the stage this October. Directed by Dr Jarrod Buttery, the production features episodes from the second series of the classic BBC comedy and celebrates the return of Harbour Theatre to Mosman Park's Camelot Theatre.

The stage adaptation is based on the original BBC-TV series by Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson, Ben Elton and John Lloyd. Set during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, the series follows the scheming Edmund Blackadder as he attempts to improve his position at court aided – and frequently hindered – by Baldrick and Lord Percy. “When applying for permission to stage the show, I was asked which episodes I wanted to present and there was never any doubt,” Dr Buttery said. “Women generally appear only as guest characters in Blackadder but the second series features Queenie and Nursie as integral members of the ensemble.”

Two years ago, Dr Buttery directed another popular BBC comedy, The Vicar of Dibley, also for Harbour Theatre. “The Vicar of Dibley was a resounding success,” he said. “More than 1000 people saw the play during its two-week season and audiences loved it. The show attracted long-time theatre-goers, as well as people who had never been to the theatre before but came because they were fans of the TV series.” A founding member of Blak Yak Theatre with more than 30 years' experience, Dr Buttery has worked with numerous Perth theatre companies and is now Harbour Theatre president.

Blackadder marks Harbour Theatre's return to Camelot, where it has not performed since part of the ceiling collapsed in 2023. "We thank the Town of Mosman Park for repairing and renovating the building, and the new management for supporting the return of live theatre,” Dr Buttery said. “While television adaptations aren't our only focus, the success of The Vicar of Dibley made Blackadder a clear choice for our return to Camelot.”

Dr Buttery said the cast was relishing the opportunity to re-create the comedy's familiar characters for a live audience. “Our extraordinary cast is having enormous fun bringing these iconic characters to the stage,” he said. "Acclaimed Perth costumier Merri Ford is also a big fan and jumped at the chance to squeeze Blackadder into her busy schedule. Like The Vicar of Dibley, we hope the show attracts regular and new theatre-goers because there's nothing quite like seeing these familiar characters brought to life in front of you.”

Harbour Theatre's Blackadder presents an historically accurate and reverent depiction of 16th century British royalty, lovingly sown with mirth, frivolity, and bum jokes - and that's a theatrical promise.*

(* Not a real promise.)


Cast:

Lord Edmund Blackadder:	Chris Thomas
Baldrick:	Charlie Young
Lord Percy Percy:	Jack Riches
Queen Elizabeth the First:	Solonje Burns
Nursie:	Sarah Chatfield
Lord Melchett:	Neale Paterson
Sir Walter Raleigh:	Darren Goodison
Captain Redbeard Rum:	Adrian Mills
Lord Simon Partridge:	Joshua Chatfield
Sir Geoffrey Piddle:	Darren Goodison
Friar Freddie Frobisher:	Adrian Mills
Lady Whiteadder:	Sarah Chatfield
Lord Whiteadder:	Rex Grey

Venue

Mosman Park Memorial Hall (Camelot Theatre)
16 Lochee Street (cnr Solomon St)
MOSMAN PARK WA

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Dates

EVENING: October 9, 10, 14, 16 & 17
Commencing at 7:30pm SHARP

MATINEE: October 11 & 18
Commencing at 2:00pm SHARP

NOTE: Doors open 30 minutes prior

Bookings

HARBOUR THEATRE MEMBERS & GENERAL PUBLIC
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Then drop on by the theatre, however, we cannot guarantee availability on the night.
We accept EFT & CASH at the door.

TICKET PRICES
A$30.00 Adult
A$27.00 Concession
A$27.00 Student >16yo
A$25.00 Child/Student <15yo
GROUP BOOKINGS (up to 10 people) $25pp.
NOTE: Ticket & transaction fees may apply. Prices may vary at the door.
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At arrival to the theatre please present yourself to the Harbour Theatre Box Office.
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Please note there are no refunds for no-shows. If you have a ticketing problem, please phone 0448 687 004.
Harbour Theatre reserve the right to sell any unclaimed tickets prior to curtain up.