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Jacques

Jacques

As You Like It (1998)

John McEnery

 

In the Globe Theatre Company's production of As You Like It, Jaques was played by John McEnery.

John McEnery trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He has worked with numerous theatre companies, including the RSC. He has also worked at Royal Court, Royal National Theatre and both the Old and Young Vic. His most recent television work was in the BBC's Our Mutual Friend.

 

Actor's Bulletins

Rehearsal Notes: 5

At this point, just over half way through the run of the play, As You Like It was given a 3 week break from performance. ...

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Rehearsal Notes: 4

Before each performance John likes to make sure he is properly prepared and warmed up. ...

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Rehearsal Notes: 3

John has been in As You Like It twice before; once as Silvius, in 1967 at The Old Vic and Duke Frederick, then again at The Old Vic with Fiona Shaw playing Rosalind. ...

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Rehearsal Notes: 2

Jaques could be described as cynical and judgmental, but John feels he is not a superior being in any way; he is not elevated to a higher plain of existence through his actions in the play. ...

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Rehearsal Notes: 1

This is John’s second season at the Globe and he is looking forward to performing at the theatre again this year. ...

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