"Sense and Sensibility", a dramatisation of Jane Austen's first published novel, presented by Chapterhouse Theatre is Chepstow Festival's next romantic open-air (undercover) theatre presentation in Chepstow Castle. It is 1792 and sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood make their first forays into the exquisite world of eighteenth-century society. The sisters venture forth and lose their hearts in their quests to find the perfect balance of sense and sensibility in their chosen partners. The play starts at 7:30 PM on Thursday 20th June. The following evening, Friday 21st June sees another dramatisation of a classic of 19th-century literature "Alice–An Extraordinary Adventure" is an adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s inspired and influential masterpiece. You are invited to take part in a very special tea party…Join Alice on an enchanted journey that leads her to a chaotic underground world. Meet the White Rabbit,the Mad Hatter, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, and a whole host of other quirky characters! Heartbreak’s ingenious and highly energetic adaptation blends both of Lewis Carroll’s volumes (Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass) to produce a fast‐paced production full of engaging dialogue, inspiring music and magical adventure. Renowned for their award‐ winning open air theatre,this brand‐new production is bursting with Heartbreak’s unique combination of interactive and imaginative theatre style that promises to be a captivating treat or all the family. For information about all productions can be found on the Chepstow Festival website www.Chepstowfestival.co.uk tickets (£11 and £9) are available in advance from Chepstow Museum Tel 01291 625981, it's cheaper to buy them in advance and the audience have a rain cover should the weather turned out to be inclement |
| Chepstow Festival web site: www.Chepstowfestival.co.uk |
| e-mail: |
Monday, June 17, 2013 |
Older news
stories have been carefully archived.
2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999