David Garrick and other famous actors.

Although it hasn't been explained what the plot is for the play they have pointed out that they are very keen to include David Garrick into the design of the poster. (possibly as a zombie) I thought I'd get more of an idea of what he did and who he was as he would be a strong edition to the poster as he is appealing not to just the general audience but particularly the local Hereford community.

There is allot of source material of paintings and drawing of Garrick that I can source from on google. The imagery of him is generally of him wearing quite elaborate clothing using a wig on his head which was popular of the time. Often in theatre dress which I may well incorporate into the design.

• Pupil and friend if Dr Samuel Johnson
• Was in a number of productions, but most famous for his role in Shakespeare "Richard III"
• His theatre rose to be known as one of the leading theatres in Europe.  
• He was buried in Westminster Abbey laid in Poets Corner. He had a lavish public funeral (possibly relevant to the zombie side of the story?)



These actors were suggested as a good idea to include in the work as they were relevant to the time. I'm thinking of putting them all into the design if I can but I don't want to over complicate it. Including a Garrick or a Zombie Garrick I think I'm set on for the design but I am unsure on what actors otherwise I will include. I think Shakespeare would be the most important addition as he is so well know and respected for his work that he may well draw alot of interest.

Thumb nailing out ideas of these actors I think will help to decide who I will include and possible give me some ideas for other componants of the posters or possible jokes.