Waterloo: Charge of the Royal Scots Greys - in LEGO
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I am creating a LEGO animation of the Charge of the Royal Scots Greys at Waterloo, 18th June 1815. One of the most iconic cavalry charges in history, my animation is based on real accounts.
In part 1 of the animation, the Scots greys charge through the highland regiments (taking a few of them with them, who grab hold of reigns and stirrups), and Sergeant Ewart kills an officer and captures the eagle.
Part 2 (to be released later), will feature the counter-charge of the French Lancers and the death of Major General Sir William Ponsonby.
Largely looking for Scottish accents, but please check the description for each role!
Video shows a recent release of my interpretation of The Battle of Talavera, to give you a sense of the style I go for.
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Sergeant Ewart was born near Kilmarnok, and is described as 6ft 4, heavily built and "of Herculean Strength". He famously captured a French Eagle at Waterloo, which is a key feature of this film!
- english
- scottish
- adult
(Slightly disappointed) As ye' wish Sir.
(Loud, angry) Ask mercy of God, for the de’ll a bit will ye’ get it at my hands!
A young officer, Francis Kinchart came to the rescue of a French Officer to take their surrender before they were slain by Ewart. As Ewart turned away, Kinchart was shot by his captive.
I anticipate this character being some kind of representation of young, pompous, upper-class Scottish, but would also consider him being posh-English who has taken a commission in Scotland.
- english
- scottish
- Posh
- pompous
- male teen
- male adult
- Jolly
(Pompous) Sergeant, Halt! This man is an officer and a gentleman!
(Jolly) We accept your surrender! May I have your parole?
(Pompous, lofty) Carry on, Sergeant! Off you trott.
Major-General Sir William Ponsonby was in command of the Union Brigade at Waterloo. An Englishman, he was killed when his horse mired in the mud on the battlefield. I would like this version to be as close to the version in the 1970 Waterloo film as possible (Waterloo ~ Scots Greys Charge 1080p (youtube.com)). This character will appear in both Part 1 and 2.
- english
- male senior
- english (posh)
(Urging others) "On Scots Greys, On!"
(Addressing Ewart holding the captured eagle) “My brave fellow, take that to the rear, you have done enough ‘till you get quit of it”
(Urgent) "Give these to my son! Go on, save yourself!"
The Highland Officer commands his infantry to fire upon the French. I imagine him to lead his troops in an inspiring and slightly jolly way in the face of death.
This is a short role and may not comprise of extra lines.
(Loud command) "Fire!"
(Jolly) "Those Frenchies are making quite a racket. Play them some proper music, McAngus."
(Command, urgent) "Friendly Cavalry!"
A short role of Highland Infantry Voices. Some variation between lines is fine, and the role may be split between multiple auditionees.
- english
- male adult
- generic scottish
- mad scottish
(Passionate shout) "Go at them the Greys, Scotland Fer'ever!"
(Slightly crazy with thrill of battle) "Take me with yooooou!"
(Shout) "Friendly cavalry!"
A short role providing voices for unnamed cavalry.
(Blood-fueled shout) "To Paris!"
(Worried shout) "Lancers! Retreat! Get back!"
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