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Mordred film & theatre show press office
This is a page designed for members of the press to obtain further information about our production. If you require further information that is not listed on this page, or would like to arrange an interview, then please do contact us on [email protected].
For ease of navigation, most information is linked as downloadable documents.
For ease of navigation, most information is linked as downloadable documents.
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Synopsis:
" I am what you forced me to become!" snarls Mordred King Arthur has ruled Dumnonia, the South-west peninsula of Britain, after being chosen as the Pendragon, after his defeat of the Saxon sea-wolves, at the Battle of Badon Hill, at the age of sixteen. His elder sister, once the Arch-druidess of Dumnonia; Morgan, consumed with jealousy, plots against the Throne, and is banished from Dumnonia after the deaths of Arthurs first wife Anna, and his baby son. Many years later, a young nobleman is found, poisoned, on the moors. Brought to the fort town Isca, by Arthur's warriors, he is revealed to be Mordred, illegitimate son of King Arthur and also the victim of plots by Morgan. Father and son slowly come to trust one another, and eventually, Mordred, who is well liked by most of Arthur's followers, is chosen as Regent of Dumnonia, as Arthur battles a second Saxon invasion. Unfortunately, not all of Arthur's enemies are on the battlefield.... |
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General information
The South Devon Players have an unusual raison d'etre; exemplified, in this project. The group, specialising in historical and mythological drama, are a group of local career-orientated actors and
creatives, who are unable, for various life reasons, or lack of resources, to move away to large entertainment hubs such as London, to make careers there. For many years the Players have specialised in theatre, performing locally at the Palace Theatre in Paignton, and the Edge in Brixham, but now want to bring their work to the film circuit to publicise the fantastic skills of local southwest actors and “behind the scenes” creatives across the world. The belief of the Players is that in order to find opportunities, they must first create their own. Mordred is a collaborative showcase project by local people, to get local actors, (in an area used for a lot of filming but where locals are often overlooked despite talent/ experience) seen in a serious feature production, Yes, grants etc for this sort of thing simply do not exist or are vastly over-subscribed, so we are having to find other ways to make this happen! Theatre show posters:
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In the news:
Brixham News (UK) - April 2016
Announcing crowdfunding campaign for Devon & Cornwall indiefilm “Mordred”, showcasing local actors and local history /Arthurian legend ARTICLE 
NYElite magazine (New York)
- March 2016 Castings for local film and theatre show “Mordred” announced, starring local actors alongside international star from Skyfall ARTICLE 
Brixham News (UK): March 2016
“Excalibur” Film and Fantasy Convention coming to Torquay March 19th to fundraise for “Mordred” ARTICLE 
Devon & Cornwall Film (UK): Feb 2016
Torquay Film & Fantasy convention fundraising for Brixham film team - ARTICLE 
NY Elite Magazine (New York) Feb 2016
Guillaume Rivaud Starring as King Arthur in New Medieval Drama ARTICLE 
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Press releases for download
Production commences for Devon & Cornwall independent film “Mordred”; a powerful Arthurian drama, all created by local people.
Announcing crowdfunding campaign for Devon & Cornwall indiefilm “Mordred”, showcasing local actors and local history /Arthurian legend (April 2016)
Castings for local film and theatre show “Mordred” announced, starring
local actors alongside international star from Skyfall & other huge films! (March 2016)
Dartmouth actor James Scott stars alongside international named actors in locally
created feature film and stage show, by ex-Dartmouth resident. (March 2016)
Film, fantasy, & scifi convention “Excalibur” coming to Torquay in March
to fundraise for an amazing opportunity for local actors: (Feb 2016)
New Arthurian drama feature film and stage show announced, being made, and
performed, in Devon and Cornwall. (Dec 2015)
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