BLACKADDER III
by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton
TUE 8 - SAT 12 DECEMBER 2026, 7.30PM
Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Sheep Street, Northampton NN1 3NL
Three adventures. Countless calamities. One very put‑upon Elizabethan gentleman.
AUDITIONS
Friday 2 October 2026 at 7.00pm
Masque Theatre, 9 Burns Street, Northampton, NN1 3QE
Masque Theatre hold open auditions and welcome new actors and supporting crew. But if cast, you will be required to join the company. Before attending, please make sure you can attend rehearsals and the performances.
Below are more details about the auditions. Contact the director, Ian Hammond-Stark on 07817 708714 or by email.
PREVIEW
Treachery, trousers and Tudor tomfoolery
Ian Hammond-Stark, director
After the Success of Blackadder II, Masque Theatre have agreed to more cunning plans and tomfoolery...
Blackadder III will follow the same format of three episodes (Amy and Amiability, Nob and Nobility and Duel and Duality) all performed in the round at The Holy Sepulchre, Northampton.
Amy and Amiability - with the Prince broke, it's down to his butler Blackadder to find him a rich bride.
Nob and Nobility - With tales around court of the exploits of The Scarlet Pimpernel, Blackadder aims to prove... It's not that difficult.
Duel and Duality - With the prince bringing dishonour to a member of court, a challenge of a duel has been issued...
Cast
- Prince George - male (30s)
- Mrs Miggins - female (any age)
- Amy Hardwood - female (20s/30s)
- Mr Hardwood - male (50s/60s)
- Sally Cheapside - female (20s/30s)
- The Duke of Cheapside - male (50s/60s)
- Lord Topper - male (30s)
- Lord Smedley - male (30s)
- Ambassador, a fearsome revolutionary - male (30s)
- The Duke of Wellington - male (40s/50s)
- King George III, a mad Monarch - male (50s/60s)
Please contact me for more information or to register and interest: 07817 708714 or by email.
SEE ALSO
Blackadder II (2024)
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This Masque Theatre production is directed by Ian Hammond-Stark. He has also directed Blackadder II (2024).
