Author: York Settlement Community Players

We’re creating a virtual collection of short monologues from the 20th and 21st centuries; a celebration of the modern playwrights that we love and admire. Check it out here. Our…

Harry Revell is playing Clive Nugent Harry Revell studied Performing Arts at York College from 2011 to 2014 then went on to study Film Production at the University of Winchester…

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…