Rep Graduates nominated for Ian Charleson Award Dundee Rep is delighted to announce that former graduate actors Marli Siu and Ewan Somers have been nominated for the 2016 Ian Charleson Awards. Established in 1990 in memory of famed actor Ian Charleson, they are awarded annually by the Sunday Times and the National Theatre to actors under the age of 30 performing in classical works. Marli Siu as Hero in Much Ado About Nothing Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken WanBoth Marli and Ewan were nominated for their roles in our June 2016 production of Much Ado About Nothing as Hero and Claudio respectively.The winners will be announced at the National Theatre on 5 June.Ewan Somers as Claudio in Much Ado About Nothing Photo: Tommy Ga-Ken WanDundee Rep's Graduate Scheme is supported by The Robertson Trust which helps support the cost of two young actors as they journey from school to stage. Each year, these actors train with our own Ensemble members, benefiting from the training and support of amazing actors, directors and producers and trying on different roles from Shakespeare drama to children’s plays and musicals. Tweet