Remembering Oscar-winner Jessie Buckley’s time on the Chichester stage
Jessie Buckley’s Oscar win has brought back memories of her time on the Chichester Festival Theatre stage 12 years ago.
A CFT spokesman said: “It was thrilling to see Jessie Buckley win her hugely deserved Oscar for her unforgettable performance in Hamnet. Chichester has always been somewhere to spot stars in the making as well as established names, as anyone who saw Jessie play Constanze Mozart in Amadeus at the Festival Theatre in 2014 would know. ‘Just sublime’ was the Portsmouth News’s reaction to her performance, while The Stage reported that ‘Jessie Buckley continues her ascendancy in a spirited performance.’ It’s wonderful that her ascendancy has risen all the way to Hollywood acclaim!”
Jack Edwards, Deputy CEO and Artistic Director, Portsmouth Theatres, was part of the Amadeus company: “Jessie was the heart of a truly wonderful company, and it was a joy to watch her shine alongside Rupert Everett, Josh McGuire, and so many incredible theatrical talents. Though my own role was small, playing Salieri’s cook, it remains one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had on stage.
Huge congratulations to Jessie. She is a true star, and I feel incredibly privileged to know an Oscar winner.”
Cast: Rupert Everett (Salieri), Joshua McGuire (Mozart), Jessie Buckley (Constanze), and a court featuring Simon Jones, John Standing, and Richard Clifford. Directed by Jonathan Church with design by Simon Higlett.