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July 7th 2018
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plays & performances
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The Wind in the Willows
By Kenneth Grahame Adapted by Alan Bennett Directed by Jo Ashwell 17-21 July at 7.30pm and 2.30pm on 21 July. |
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“There’s nothing––absolutely nothing––half so much worth doing as messing about in boats.”
The Chesil Theatre returns to the beautiful gardens of Wolvesey Palace, Winchester, with this ingenious adaptation of the much-loved classic children's book. The delightful tale of life on the riverbank features Badger, Ratty, Mole and Toad (of Toad Hall) and follows their adventures about courage and friendship. |
Tickets Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings, and the Saturday matinee: £13.
Friday & Saturday evenings: £16.
Under 18s: £10.
Family ticket (4 people including 1 adult & 1 under 18): £42 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday matinee. £48 on Friday & Saturday evening.
Friday & Saturday evenings: £16.
Under 18s: £10.
Family ticket (4 people including 1 adult & 1 under 18): £42 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday matinee. £48 on Friday & Saturday evening.
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For Services Rendered
By W Somerset Maugham Directed by Alec Walters 15 - 22 September After show Talkback: Tuesday 18 September |
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Whatever became of ‘a land fit for heroes’?
In the cosy England of 1932, the Ardsley family seems to be managing their lives very well following World War I and the Great Depression. Yet each of them struggles for survival in a world turned upside down. This brilliant commentary was originally considered defeatist, even subversive, but certainly still resonates today. |
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10x10 New Writing Festival 2018
'Hidden Worlds' 10 brand new plays. Each 10 minutes long. A fantastic celebration of exciting writing talent. 13 & 14 October Performances at 2.30pm and 7.45pm |
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10x10 New Writing Festival
Hidden Worlds The world premiere of ten short plays by some of the UK’s best emerging and established writers. Chosen from over 400 entries to our 2018 10x10 Playwriting Competition, the winning plays will be performed back-to-back and promise to EXCITE, ENTHRAL and ENTERTAIN! Tickets - Full price: £11, Students/Under 18s: £10 |
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Honour
By Joanna Murray-Smith Directed by Heather Bradford 17 - 24 November |
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“I’d like to think we were still capable of surprising one another...”
What happens when a comfortable, middle-class, middle-aged marriage suddenly stalls? When shared values and responsibilities no longer coalesce? When the opportunity arises for one life to be renewed, but at the expense of another’s happiness and security? And how does this impact on the rest of the family Honour is a provocative drama that challenges our notion of honour, our sense of decency and our belief that love will prevail. Contains strong language and adult themes. Reading 31 August at 7.45 pm Auditions 1 September TBA and 2 September TBA 4 Roles: 1 Male, 3 Female. Ages 20 - 50. |
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A Bunch of Amateurs
By Ian Hislop & Nick Newman Directed Peter Liddiard 26 Jan - 2 Feb 2019 Please not that, for this production and the rest of the season, the matinee with be on Sunday at 4 pm. |
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Hollywood star plays Lear at Stratford! (But it’s with a bunch of amateurs and not in Stratford-upon-Avon)
This hilarious play, by Private Eye’s Ian Hislop and Nick Newman, features a Hollywood star in the twilight of his career who agrees to play King Lear in Stratford. However, it turns out not to be Stratford-upon-Avon - and it’s with a bunch of amateurs… Oh dear! Reading 26 October at 7.45 pm Auditions 27 October TBA 28 October TBA 4 Roles: 1 Male, 3 Female. Ages 20 - 50. |
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The Real Thing
By Tom Stoppard Directed by Marcus Whitfield 23 - 30 March 2019 |
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This brilliant play will stretch the mind and steal the heart
Henry is a successful playwright married to Charlotte who has the lead role in his latest play about infidelity. Her co-star Max is married to another actress, Annie, and Annie and Henry are madly in love – but is it any more real than the subjects of Henry’s play? Contains strong language and adult themes. Reading 4 January at 7.45 pm Auditions 5 January TBA 6 January TBA 7 Roles: 4 Male, 3 Female. Ages 20 - 40s. |
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The Children
By Lucy Kirkwood Directed by Lisbeth Rake 18 - 25 May 2019 |
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Retired people are like nuclear power stations. They like to live by the sea…
The Children opened in London in November 2016 and subsequently played on Broadway. Two retired scientists move to an isolated cottage as the world around them crumbles. One day there’s a new arrival, an old friend they haven’t seen for many years. Why has she come? This rich and beautifully written play provokes questions that will develop in the mind long after the lights have faded. Winner of the 2018 Writers’ Guild Best Play Award (UK) Nominated for 2018 Tony Award Best Play (Broadway, USA) Contains limited use of strong language. Reading 8 March at 7.45 pm Auditions 9 March TBA 10 March TBA 3 Roles: 1 Male, 2 Female. Ages 60 - 70. |
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Lord Arthur Savile's Crime
By Oscar Wilde Adapted by Constance Cox Directed by Malcolm Brown 13 - 20 July |
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Jeeves and Wooster meet Fargo in Oscar Wilde’s funny tale of poor put-upon Lord Arthur Savile.
When a chiromantist (reader of palms) predicts Arthur will commit murder, he decides to postpone his wedding until the dastardly deed is done. Aided by Baines, his trusted butler, and an inept anarchist, a comedy of errors ensues, putting Arthur’s relatives and marriage plans in jeopardy. This version, set in 1925, will have you chuckling all the way home. Reading 3 May at 7.45 pm Auditions 4 May TBA 5 May TBA 9 Roles: 5 Male, 4 Female. Ages 20 - 70s. |
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