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Hermia and Fairy

Hermia and Fairy

Philippa Stanton as Hermia and Fairy
Philippa Stanton as Hermia and Fairy. Photo: Liza Frank

A Midsummer Night's Dream (2002)

Philippa Stanton

Philippa previously appeared at Shakespeare’s Globe in the 1999 Anniversary Season, appearing in The Comedy of Errors and Augustine’s Oak. She has recently played ‘LV’ in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice at the Salisbury Playhouse.

Her film and TV work includes The Bill, Great Expectations and The Clandestine Marriage.

Actor's Bulletins

Character Notes 5

These comments are the actor’s thoughts or ideas about the part as s/he goes through the rehearsal process – they are simply his/her own interpretations and frequently change as the rehears...

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Character Notes 4

These comments are the actor’s thoughts or ideas about the part as s/he goes through the rehearsal process – they are simply his/her own interpretations and frequently change as the rehears...

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Character Notes 3

These comments are the actor’s thoughts or ideas about the part as s/he goes through the rehearsal process – they are simply his/her own interpretations and frequently change as the rehears...

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Rehearsal Notes: 2

In her second blog post Philippa discusses how difficult it is to get out bad habits while rehearsing, the 'lover's scene' (Act III, scene ii) and the experience of playing a fairy. ...

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Rehearsal Notes: 1

This is Philippa's first blog post. This week she discusses the 'homework' she's had to do to prepare for her role, her previous experience playing at the Globe, and the work the company has done i...

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