Infamous
“Famous and respectable? Can a woman be both?”
Emma Hamilton is the name on everyone’s lips. Her Attitudes are the latest dance craze sweeping Europe, inspiring a generation of artists from Romney to Goethe. But Emma doesn’t want to be somebody’s muse – she wants to be the somebody. With rumours of Nelson’s imminent arrival swirling around Naples, Emma knows exactly which pose to strike to catch his attention and leave her mark on history. Or so she thinks…
The extraordinary life of Emma Hamilton bursts out of the history books and onto the stage in this witty and vivacious world premiere. April De Angelis reunites with director Michael Oakley to set the record straight on one of the most famous figures in Georgian society. Olivier Award-nominated Caroline Quentin stars alongside her daughter Rose Quentin, and Riad Richie.
Cast & Crew
Cast
| Emma Hamilton (1798) | Rose Quentin |
|---|---|
| Emma Hamilton (1815) | Caroline Quentin |
| Horatia | Rose Quentin |
| Jacques | Riad Richie |
| Mrs Cadogan | Caroline Quentin |
| Vincenzo | Riad Richie |
Crew | |
| Assistant Director | Brigitte Adela |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Morgan Toole |
| Choreographer | Mandy Demetriou |
| Composer | Beth Duke |
| Designer | Fotini Dimou |
| Director | Michael Oakley |
| Dramaturg | Charlotte Thompson |
| Italian Language Consultant | Gabriele Uboldi |
| Lighting Designer | Christopher Nairne |
| Photographer | Hugo Glendinning |
| Photographer | Steve Gregson |
| PR | David Burns |
| Production Manager | Lucy Mewis-McKerrow |
| Production Technician (uncredited) | Edward Callow |
| Sound Designer | Beth Duke |
| Stage Manager | Summer Keeling |
| Writer | April De Angelis |
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Play description
Emma Hamilton is the name on everyone’s lips. Her Attitudes are the latest dance craze sweeping Europe, inspiring a generation of artists from Romney to Goethe. But Emma doesn’t want to be somebody’s muse – she wants to be the somebody. With rumours of Nelson’s imminent arrival swirling around Naples, Emma knows exactly which pose to strike to catch his attention and leave her mark on history. Or so she thinks…
Photo credits
- Publicity image by Jermyn Street Theatre, Granted permission to upload to Theatricalia
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