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Marguerite Dubois (Maggie)
Soprano
A village healer in France who believed Bluebeard would help her in her craft. Gently and devout but with a great curiosity which led to her death.
Curious
Devout
Gentle
Healer
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Christina Moreau (Chrissie)
Mezzo/Belt
A pious and rather reserved woman from a ruined noble house. She died due to her faith which Blackbeard abhorred.
Pious
Reserved
Noble
Virtuous
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Beatrice Lambert (Bea)
Mezzo/Belt
A sharp witted nobleman’s daughter who had become an orphan after her parents were killed in an accident. She became too suspicious of Bluebeard’s past so had to disappear..
Questioning
Adventurous
Restless
Sharp Witted
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Candice Rousseau(Candy)
Mezzo
She met Bluebeard while she was with a travelling theatre troupe. She is flirtatious but has a streak of defiance and paid for this by standing up to Bluebeard’s cruelty.
Artiste
Defiant
flirtatious
Spirited
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Maria Clement
Alto
A nobleman’s daughter. Seduced by Bluebeard’s promise of adventure. She is often too clever for her own good. Threatened by her knowledge she was another victim at Bluebeard’s hands.
Soft Hearted
Bookish
Dreamy
Sweet
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Adeline Fontaine (Addy)
Alto
A sweet dreamy and rather naive young woman. She loved books and was drawn to Bluebeard due to his extensive library. Unfortunately she discovered his journal.
Scheming
Risk Taker
Socialite
Rebelious
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Sophie Middleton
Soprano
A woman in her late twenties. She has no love interest but has been the friend of William Matthews since childhood. She is keen to escape the confines of her village and learn more of the world.
Intelligent
Rebelious
Dreamer
Restless
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Angela Middleton
Mezzo
Sophie’s teenage sister. A carefree girl with a sense of humour. She loves her sister but is concerned about her.
Loving
Lighthearted
Loving
Sweet
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David Middleton
Baritone
Sophie and Angela’s brother. He has just qualified as a lawyer after studying in London. He is fiercely protective of his sisters. He is also a good friend of William’s.
Good Friend
Intelligent
Protective
Hard Working
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William Matthews
Tenor
Work in the woods. He is in love with Sophie but has not declared this love. He has a temper and immediately on meeting the Count deRais takes a dislike to the man.
Caring
Suspicious
Hard Working
Loyal
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Mrs Grace Middleton
Mezzo
Sophie’s mother. Worried about Sophie due to the absence of a man in her life and her desire to escape the village.
Proud
Loving Mother
Over Protective
Concerned
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Mrs Ophelia Hendry
Mezzo/Alto
A friend to Mrs Middleton. She is rather a carefree woman who thinks that Mrs Middleton worries too much about Sophie..
Friendly
Spirited
Nosey
Light Hearted
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Count Gilles de Rais (Also known as Bluebeard)
Tenor
The Count has supposedly fled from France due to the French Revolution. He as acquired a local manor house as his home. He is charming and seemingly generous with his money. He immediately shows interest in Sophie.
Strong
Waelthy
Manipulator
Evil
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Raymond Cartier
Non-Singing
Servant to Blackmore. A brutish man who is always close to his master.
Obedient
Unquestioning
Criminal
Loyal
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Roland Dingle
Non-Singing
Town mayor. Rather a creepy figure who sees deRais as an opportunity to climb the social ladder. He is happy with arrival of the Count in the town as he sees this as a way to acquire wealth. in the town. He is also a womaniser.
Egotistical
Lecherous
Self Promoting
Self Righteous
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Mary
Mezzo
Serving girl in tavern. The object of Smith’s desire but she has her eyes on William.. She is flirty.
Victim
Young
Flirtateous
Sweet
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Mrs Beechwood
Mezzo
A sensible down to earth woman. She owns the local inn and is married to Mr Beechwood.
No Nonsense
Enthusiastic
Strong Willed
Dominant
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Hugh Beechwood
Non-Singing
Husband of Mrs Beechwood. Often on the end of a scolding from his wife with regard to his feelings about Blackmore.
Unintelligents
Stupid
Lazy
Hen Pecked
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Guy the blacksmith
Non-Singing
The local blacksmith and a friend of William’s. He hates Dingle and agrees with William about the suspicious nature of the newly arrived Count.
Doubting
Temper
Good Friend
Strong
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Phillip
Baritone/Bass
a villager
Unthinking
Obedient
Working Man
Drinker
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Parson Martin
Non-Singing
The Parson
Forgiving
Pious
Caring
Religious
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Villager 2
Alto
A Villager
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Villager 3
Alto
A Villager
