Historically, she was the second of the Weber sisters Mozart courted, and the one he was eventually obliged to marry after their relationship crossed the line of what polite society was prepared to tolerate. In contrast to some more cynical adaptations, the marriage here is portrayed as a genuine love match, albeit one riddled with tension, financial strain, and relentless interference from Mozart’s disapproving father.

Gabrielle Creevy is something of a newcomer in this otherwise star-studded cast. She’s previously appeared in Casualty, co-starred with Eve Myles in BBC One’s The Guest, and featured in The Pact alongside Laura Fraser and Julie Hesmondhalgh. Her breakout role, however, came with Black Doves — another Joe Barton project — where she played Eleanor opposite Keira Knightley.

Who plays Von Strack in Amadeus?

Count Johann Kilian von Strack is a significant — if somewhat fictionalised — court official in Amadeus. He serves as a key figure in the Viennese court, both recognising and bristling at Mozart’s genius, effectively representing the wider establishment.

Von Strack is played by Hugh Sachs, whom you might recognise from another courtly world: he’s Brimsley in Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte. He’s also played Gavin in ITV’s Benidorm and a host of other roles over the years.

Fun fact: Sachs actually played Count Orsini-Rosenberg in the National Theatre run of the play.

Who plays Von Swieten in Amadeus?

Baron Gottfried van Swieten was a key Viennese aristocrat, diplomat, and passionate music lover who profoundly influenced Mozart by introducing him to the intricate counterpoint of Bach and Handel at his famous Sunday salons. In short, he’s a significant, and sometimes complicated, patron in the show.

The role is played by Paul Bazely, who also appeared in ITV’s Benidorm, where he played Troy. His extensive résumé also includes Making Out, Emmerdale, Heartbeat, Doctors, Holby City, Vanity Fair, The IT Crowd and Cruella.

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Who plays Emperor Joseph II in Amadeus?

The regal monarch himself is played by Rory Kinnear. In Amadeus, Emperor Joseph II is portrayed as a man of, shall we say, limited understanding. However, it feels only fair to point out that the real-life Joseph II was anything but. In reality, he was a notably progressive ruler, widely regarded as one of the great figures of the European Enlightenment alongside Catherine the Great and Frederick the Great — hence, #JusticeForJoe.