Copyright Sonya LN Roseman 2016
A Film By Sonya Roseman/Colin Marrison
A new film (currently in production November 2016) set in 1264, at Rochester Castle by local actress, screenplay writers and film maker partnership Colin Marrison/Sonny Roseman Flowerchild/Skithead productions and tells the true medieval story of a love triangle and the ill fated Lady Blanche De Warrene ...
History
In 1264 the castle was under seige by the rebel, Simon de Montfort. Fighting for the King was Ralph de Capo.
Inside the castle was Lady Blanche de Warenne who was betrothed to Ralph de Capo.
A rebel by the name of Gilbert de Clare was a rejected suitor of Lady Blanche. It being Good Friday the fighting had breifly stopped. This gave Gilbert de Clare the opportunity to gain access to the castle. His armour being similar to Ralphe de Capos, none of the servants look any notice. He eventually found his way to the room of Lady Blanche and tried to force himself upon her. She escaped and ran to the top of the keep screaming for
help.
help.
Her husband to be, de Capo, heard the screams and noticed Lady Blanche struggling in the arms of Gilbert de Clare at the top of the keep. He let loose an arrow with which to Kill de Clare. The arrow struck de Clares armour, bounched off and pierced the breast of Lady Blanche instead. She fell from the battlements to the ground beneath, leaving Ralpe de Capo heartbroken.
Every Good Friday the death of Lady Blanche de Warrene is reenacted from the battlements of Rochester Castle.
A lady in white is seen being struck by an arrow and then falling from the keep.
It has also been said that mysterious footsteps have been heard within what remains of the castle. Whether these are the foot falls of Lady Blanche or some other former occupant of the castle is not known.
Cast
Gregory Hodgeman The King of Rochester Castle
Mark Chapman Ralph De Capo
Keith Woodman Septimus Fiddler
Sonya Roseman Lady Blanche De Warrene
Barbara Chapman Lady Simone of Stroud (Strood)
Uncast as yet Gilbert De Clare
We are also casting for extras in banquet/medieval dance scene (This is unpaid but great experience and all involved will recieve IMDB Credit/copy of film and invitation to screening and award ceremony. You will need your own costume.
Email ; sonnyroseman@hotmail.co.uk or message Sonya Roseman or Colin Marrison via Facebook
Cast Gallery/Location photographs from first days
filming etc
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