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Persuasion by Jane Austen adapted by Mark Healy

27/6/2017

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Chesil Theatre Press Release
 
Saturday 15 - 22 7.45pm Matinee Saturday 22 2.30pm

 
The Chesil Theatre is marking the bi-centenary of Jane Austen's death in July 1817 with a skilful adaptation by Mark Healy of her last novel, Persuasion.
 
Although there are many other Austen themed events happening in Winchester, this one has definitely appealed to audiences. Even with a preview performance added on Friday 14th there is only a handful of tickets remaining.
 
The play identifies the author with her heroine, Anne Elliot. Both have loved and lost earlier in their lives. But Anne, unlike Jane, is reintroduced to the object of her past affections, Captain Wentworth, and his proximity reopens old wounds
 
The bittersweet tale of loneliness and longing is set against a background of scenes the author knew well: country houses, Bath in the season and the coastal town of Lyme Regis.
 
As in all Jane Austen’s novels, she is acerbic on class, realistic about money and thoughtful about love. There is witty dialogue between the characters but tinged with a slightly melancholic awareness of how easy it is to miss life’s opportunities
 
 
Tickets Preview and matinee only £10 and £11
BOOK NOW: chesiltheatre.org.uk 0333 666 3366
Ticket enquiries: 07527 471539

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Blithe Spirit at the Chesil - reading and audition dates

16/6/2017

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The Chesil Theatre, Winchester, has chosen the classic comedy, Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward for a rousing start to our new season.

While researching his new novel Charles Condomine invites medium, Madame Arcati, to hold a séance at his home. The unintended consequences lead to a merry dance of mayhem and murder; with one husband, two feuding wives and a hint of mischief in the air.

This sparkling, witty play will be directed by Tom Williams, the President of the Winchester Dramatic Society.
Tom said: "As well as the opportunity to play the wonderful roles of the eccentric Madame Arcati and the urbane Charles, there are four other parts for women and one for a man all of which have an important contribution to make to the plot.”

New members are always welcome to attend the reading and auditions at the Chesil Theatre.
 
Reading
Friday June 30th 7.45pm
Auditions
Saturday July 1st 2.30pm
Sunday July 2nd 7.45 pm
All at the Chesil Theatre
 
Production dates Saturday September 16th -23rd

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