![]() ![]() ![]() Archer is a joy to watch, presenting a character whose innocence and naivety is a joy to behold.īudd’s nemesis, the Master of Arms, is a villainous fellow called Claggart, played with intensity by Gerrard McArthur. Whilst there are strong performances from many, the one true hook of this production is Charlie Archer’s portrayal of Billy Budd. ![]() This young cast emulate the longings and struggles of crewmen during this era, successfully seeming older than their years, giving the piece a sense of timelessness. Set during the Napoleonic wars, the plight of Billy and his shipmates is both heart-warming and disturbing, opening up questions of justice and morality, kinship and eternity. ![]() Adapted from a novel by Herman Melville, it tells the tale of Billy Budd, a bright, wide-eyed, simple sort of lad, and his trials and tribulations aboard a British man-of-war ship. Billy Budd at the Southwark Playhouse is the third production from theatre company secret/heart. ![]()
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