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Miniatures Adventure => Gothic Horror => Topic started by: Captain Blood on March 02, 2010, 12:40:57 PM
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Well, this is not strictly wargaming - but it is strictly Gothic Horror!
A few of you may know that one of my other past-times besides painting, modelling and gaming, is acting, directing and writing in the theatre
(It's all the same thing really - make-believe worlds in miniature ;))
So in a few weeks time, I'm appearing as the original bloodsucker himself, in a bloodthirsty and erm.. rather adult adaptation of Dracula, by (arguably) Scotland's finest living poet, Liz Lochhead...
Little did I think, when I chose the name 'Captain Blood'... ;)
Link to the show site below - and you can buy tickets online: although I'll quite understand if you don't plan to travel the world to see it! (Even though it's shaping into a cracking production, I must say).
www.twcoulsdon.org.uk
But couldn't miss the opportunity to share a couple of the press pics with you Gothic enthusiasts... :)
Ah, it's a hell of a job, but somebody's got to do it... :D
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/draculapic1.jpg)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/draculapic4.jpg)
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Well Richard, I must say I didnt recognise you in the photos either, been using a bit of Grecian 2000 have you? ::)
Splendid stuff, I'll see if I can convince Mrs M we need a trip to Coulsdon.
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My god Cap`n you are a man of many talents (how do you fit in sleep ;))
You look great and in that photo have a look of the Rutger Hauer about you :D
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My wifes dad was an actor. Here they spit three times over your shoulder and say
Toi Toi Toi !
You look seductive Sir .... ;)
Good Luck for the play.
Cheers
Björn
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Hmmm.... F&IW, ECW, pirates and now this....
Its the heaving bodices, isn't it? You can tell us. ;)
Looking good Richard, all the best for the run!
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After my first round beating I was heard to declare, "That Captain Blood is a heartless bloodsucking fiend!!!"...who knew I was right!
Best of luck, and don't forget what Dracula says, "Rest is goooood fooor theee Bloooood!" :)
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Who wouldn't 'kiss' a fair lady's neck?
I've taken part in some amateur productions myself, played once the Ghost of Canterville in a more creepy version - representing the infamous but beloved bad guy is plain great. >:D
Looks very promising - break a leg! More pictures appreciated.
[edit] Adjusted due to Chris' advice. ;)
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Also, Fangs for da mammories! lol
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Here's hoping the play won't "suck" too much... that the dialogue doesn't prove exsanguinous... that you meet your stakes...
lol
Okay... just kidding, obviously! And please note, IIRC, that wishing "good luck" before opening night is actually BAD LUCK - almost as much as speaking the name of "that Scottish play"...
"It's bad luck to say "good luck" on opening night
If you do, I tell you
It is certain by the curtain
You are through!
It's bad luck to say "good luck" on opening night
Once it's said, you are dead
You will get the worst reviews
You've ever read!
Even at the Comedie-Francaise,
On the opening night they are scared
"Bon chance, mes amis", no one says
The only word you ever hear is... merde!
It's verboten, vishing "luck" on opening night
Take advice, don't think twice
Or your show will surely end
Up in the Scheiss!
At the famous La Scala in Milan On opening night it's a rule
"In boccu lupa" they say with elan
And just for luck they all shout... ba fa goulle!"
The Producers
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So, give us Your Romanian accent then ;)
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Break a fang, Captain! I knew there had to be an excuse for your superior brushwork. Centuries of practice, eh?
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Looks great, Richard, you big drama ponce. ;)
I've been quite involved in amateur (and a bit of professional) theatre myself, mostly as a scenographer, but also as a writer and actor. I always got a great kick out of it.
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Bloody marvellous Capt B! The only thing that gives you away is a spot of Vallejo on the fingernails. ;)
Fingers crossed for a great run.
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Just a shade too far for us at short notice, but our thoughts will be with you.
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I will have my stake and wild onion ready when we meet again ,dam bloodsucker ! ;)
no just a joke .nice pictures wish I can see the show :)
good luck Grimm
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I was wondering how you found the time and then I saw the second photo..... :D
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Hell! And that is one of my moderators :o ;D
You looks great, mate, good luck! 8)
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This brings too many bad puns to mind-Ahh what a tasty morsel! No, no I couldn't take another bite.
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Well Richard, I must say I didnt recognise you in the photos either, been using a bit of Grecian 2000 have you? ::)
The part demands it, luvvie ;)
Hmmm.... F&IW, ECW, pirates and now this....
Its the heaving bodices, isn't it? You can tell us. ;)
Truthfully Rob - yes :D
Looks very promising - break a leg! More pictures appreciated.
:) I shall post of few pics of the final dress rehearsals in a couple of weeks time...
Here's hoping the play won't "suck" too much... that the dialogue doesn't prove exsanguinous... that you meet your stakes...
My goodness Chris - the depth of your knowledge of English language and culture, never ceases to inspire and amaze me.
Looks great, Richard, you big drama ponce. ;)
lol
Hell! And that is one of my moderators :o ;D
It's how I'm proposing to keep order on the Swashbuckling board in future. Bite people. ;)
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Btw, Gentleman, no one dind't say anything about the nice lady. She's really pretty. But I'd say she looks more astonished than scared. Captain's appeal, I assume :D
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Excellent! But I'll always think of you as Captain Luvvie now lol
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Excellent! But I'll always think of you as Captain Luvvie now lol
Cap'n Hotblood?!? ;) lol
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Excellent! But I'll always think of you as Captain Luvvie now lol
Yep, that works... Captain Luvie it is. ;) lol
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Looks great! Break a leg. :)
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When you say "adult" version, do you mean in the Jenna Jameson sense of the word? :o
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Great work Richard, you are indeed a man of many talents. Good luck for the future.
Helen
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The production looks smashing. And you dear Captain look rather dashing.
Rob
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Captain Luvie
lol lol
Did it hurt when that bloke bit you?
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Did it hurt when that bloke bit you?
lol
Everyone's a comedian ;)
The show went very well and was great to perform too.
Here are a couple more pics shot at one of the performances...
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/drac12-1.jpg)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/drac16-1.jpg)
Plus one of poor Lucy, well and truly bitten, not looking too chirpy and not liking Van H's crucifix at all.
(Note the realistic Victorian blood transfusion contraption, you VSF fans ;))
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/drac15-1.jpg)
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Wow. Congrats!
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Well done Captain Luvvie.
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Plus one of poor Lucy, well and truly bitten, not looking too chirpy and not liking Van H's crucifix at all.
(Note the realistic Victorian blood transfusion contraption, you VSF fans ;))
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/drac15-1.jpg)
I thought for one moment her pained expression was due to your acting :? lol
Sorry couldn't resist ;)
Congratulations and I have to say it takes some balls to get up on stage and do something like this.
I tried acting at school and it was disastrous lol
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Bite me to it. Cool stuff and kind memories for myself - thanks for sharing yours! :)
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Cracking stuff Richard. I hope everything went off as it should :)
cheers
James