Earl Rivers/ Sir James Tyrell

Jules Melvin [Earl Rivers/ Sir James Tyrell] in the 2003 Richard III

Jules Melvin [Earl Rivers/ Sir James Tyrell]. Photo: Annuska Dalmaso

Richard III (2003)

Jules Melvin

This is Jules’ second season at Shakespeare's Globe. In 1999, she played Luciana in The Comedy of Errors and Olwen in Augustine's Oak. Other roles include Hermia in A Midsummer Night's Dream and Touchstone in As You Like It. Jules has worked at many theatres including the Salisbury Playhouse, Nottingham Playhouse, Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith and the Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh. Television credits include The Bill, Casualty and All Creatures Great and Small.

Actor's Bulletins

Rehearsal Notes: 4

This is Jules' fourth and final blog entry for the 2003 production of Richard III, in which she talks about performances, character alterations, swords and celebrity audience members! ...

Rehearsal Notes: 3

This is Jules' third blog entry for the 2003 production of Richard III in which she talks about adding the finshing touches to scenes, the challenges of performing at the Globe, addin...

Rehearsal Notes: 2

This is Jules' second blog entry for the 2003 production of Richard III in which she discusses progressing rehearsals, fight calls, and the challenge of playing multiple roles in a product...

Rehearsal Notes: 1

This is Jules' first blog entry for the 2003 production of Richard III. In it she talks about being part of the first all-female company at the Globe, beginning rehearsals, and the work they'v...

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