THE ROVER

A carnival of cavaliers & courtesans

Sisters Hellena & Florinda's fates have been decided for them by the men in their life. Once the Carnival in Naples is over Hellena will be sent to a convent to become a nun. Florinda must marry a man chosen for her but she's found herself falling for the English colonel, Belville. His friend Willmore is the infamous "rover" who, with his band of English bachelors, is enjoying the Mediterranean heat and having amorous adventures. Throw in a pair of randy Spanish noblemen and chaos & confusion ensues!

First staged in 1677, Aphra Behn's galivanting romp is the jewel in the crown of Restoration Comedy, complete with masks, mistaken identities & mischief! 

Cast 

Hellena - Sadie Pepperrell

Wilmore - Joe Stanley 

Florinda - Rachel Bardwell 

Belvile - Gabe Lumsden 

Angelica - Shanice Petilaire

Ned Blunt - Charlie Woodward 

Lucettea / Moretta - Chiara Lari 

Don Pedro - Benedict Esdale 

Callis - Jack Robertson 

crew 

Directed by Benedict Esdale 

Assistant Director - Izzy Parriss

Costume & Set Design - Rebecca Ward 

Lighting Design - Brett Kasza 

Photography - Miranda Mazzarella