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In Praise of Love
By Terence Rattigan Directed by Norma York 28 Sept - 5 Oct 2019 |
A deeply moving drama about the often hidden truths and feelings in marriage. It turns on Sebastian and Lydia Crutwell’s insistence on protecting each other from the knowledge of Lydia’s terminal illness. Rattigan’s pitch-perfect dialogue combines comedy and heart-rending pathos.
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Guest Show
Leonard Cohen’s Advertising Jingles (And Other Songs and Stories) Performer Gary Paul Nicholson 12th Oct 2019 at 7.45pm – c.9.30pm (including 15 minute interval) Relax, sit back and enjoy a deeply sombre autumnal evening of darkly humorous songs about meerkat smuggling, dogs, cats, glasses, Reg Varney's socks, unusual allergies and the full story behind Leonard Cohen’s time as an advertising jingle writer. |
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Rumours
By Neil Simon Directed by Flavia Bateson 16 - 23 Nov 2019 |
A classic, fast-moving, and riotous farce about the dinner party from hell. This version is adapted to take place in a British context – American accents not required.
Reading 30 August Auditions 1 & 2 September 2019 4M, 4F, 2M or F, with playing ages : 30s - 50s |
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Ghosts
By Henrik Ibsen Adapted by Richard Eyre Directed by Peter Andrews 25 Jan - 1 Feb 2020 |
An exciting new adaptation of Ibsen’s masterpiece which gives it enormous freshness and power.
Reading 11th October Auditions 13th & 14th October 2019 3M, 2F with playing ages : 2M and 1F 40s - 60s, 1M and 1F 20s |
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Spotlight On Youth:
James and the Giant Peach & The Witches By Chesil Youth Theatre Productions 13 - 14 Feb 2020 |
Our Chesil Youth Theatre presents two adventures from Britain’s favourite storyteller. In James and the Giant Peach, a lonely orphan makes special friends in the insect world and travels afar on the magic peach. In The Witches, a boy and his grandmother plan to defeat the Grand High Witch at a seaside convention - with unexpected consequences.
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A Fine Bright Day Today
By Philip Goulding Directed by Caroline Helcké 16 - 23 May 2020 |
A perceptive and amusing play. Margaret has been a widow for 30 years and has become set in her ways. Her daughter persuades her to take an American artist as a lodger - with disruptive results.
Reading 21st February Auditions 23rd & 24th February 2020 |
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