Thomas More was born in London 1478, studied and practiced law, and entered parliament 1504. In 1515 More took on various advisaory and diplomatic tasks for Henry VIII and in 1518 helped write against the heretical teachings of Martin Luther, appointed to the Privy Council and knighted. Later he became the Speaker of the House of Commons and Lord Chancellor in 1529. Three years later, things changed when he tangled with Henry over divorce and he resigned his post, citing ill-health. By refusing to attend the coronation of Anne Boleyn and refused to swear to the Act of Succession and the Oath of Supremecy he sealed his fate and was beheaded in July 1533.
Cast and crew
Director
David ManleyGordon Brough
Cast
The Common Man - David ManleySir Thomas More - Bill Needs
Richard Rich - Steve McNamara
Duke of Norfolk - Brian Kilkelly
Alice More - Janice Snowden
Margaret More - Kylie Hughes
Cardinal Wolsey - Don Knewstubb
Thomas Cromwell - Chris Summers
Chapuys - Jim Conradson
Attendant - Sam McAnally
Roper - Malcolm Lay
Henry viii - Campbell Thomson
A Woman - Nell Ewen
Cranmer - Campbell Thomson
Crew
Prodction Manager - Claire HewittSet Design/Construction - David Manley
Lighting - Kathy Creswell-Moorcock
Sound - Thomas Mack
Wardrobe - Roz McKechnie
Stage Management - Claire Hewitt
Stage Management - Barbara Walsh
Stage Assistant - Sam McAnally
Stage Assistant - Nell Ewen
Publicity - Roslyn Nijenhuis
Photography - Reg Graham
Front of House - Alison Finigan
Front of House - Murray Robertson