Blackadder has become a popular choice for drama groups throughout
the UK wishing to capture the humour and emulate the hugely popular BBC 1980’s sitcom.
Written by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton, Blackadder is set
in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The main character, Edmund, Lord Blackadder
spends his time trying to win favour with the queen, but his schemes are aided
and more often hindered by his less than intelligent servant Baldrick and the
rather silly Lord Percy.
In the stage version, a young Kate disguises herself as ‘Bob’
to avoid her father’s wishes and ends up in court with Edmund. Edmund falls in
love with ‘him’ and gets hilariously confused. He is eventually beaten by Lord
Flashheart who elopes with Kate, dashing Edmunds plans.
A visit by Lord and Lady Whiteheart, the puritanical aunt
and uncle of Edmund, coincides with a drinking competition with hilarious
results.
We have some great costumes for this play and are delighted
to be providing costumes for Adhoc Theatre’s production on 12 and 13th
June.
For more information on our medieval costumes or specific
costumes for Blackadder visit www.admiralcostumes.co.uk
or call us on 01908 372504
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