This summer the New Theatre has something special in store for drama lovers as it presents a sizzling Summer Playhouse with the UK premiere of the exciting new thriller by David Foley, Deadly Game (1-5 July) and an exciting new production of Noël Coward’s classic comedy, Private Lives (8-12 July).Originally premiered in the US where it has been nominated for a prestigious Edgar Allan Poe Award, Deadly Game is a nerve-shredding, intricately plotted thriller full of twists, turns and double crosses. From humble beginnings Camille Dargus has battled her way to a better life. She now has the world at her feet with beauty, wealth and a successful career as a society jeweller. She also has a secret which threatens her charmed life. When she is taken hostage and held at gunpoint by a ghost from her past, Camille must use the cunning and determination which changed her life to save herself. Private Lives is Noël Coward’s classic comedy of quicksilver sparring and rapier sharp wit is both daringly hilarious and elegantly seductive. The year is 1930. Wealthy socialites Amanda and Elyot have divorced and remarried new spouses. They meet by chance on their respective honeymoons and the passion that engulfed their relationship is re-ignited. Fleeing to Paris, it is not long before they discover what drove them apart the first time round. An overwhelming success when it was first produced this sparkling masterpiece shone through the last century and continues to be one of the most performed plays in this one. The Summer Playhouse shares a fantastic star cast across both plays. Steven Pinder and Kevin Pallister star in both Deadly Game and Private Lives and are best known for their roles in Brookside and Emmerdale respectively. In Deadly Game they are joined by Karen Drury, best known for her role as Steven’s long suffering wife in Brookside, Susannah Farnham. In Private Lives they are joined by Sara Crowe (Acorn Antiques:The Musical) and newcomer Emily Pennant-Rae. Deadly Game is at the New Theatre, Cardiff from Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5 July with evening performances at 7.30pm and Wednesday and Saturday matinees at 3pm. Private Lives is at the New Theatre, Cardiff from Tuesday 8 to Saturday 12 July with evening performances at 7.30pm and Wednesday and Saturday matinees at 3pm. See both shows and save £10*. Tickets range from £7 - £24 and can booked via the Box Office on 029 2087 8889 or online* at www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk. *Offer applies to full price Stalls A-S & Circle A-M seats only. Cannot be combined with any other offer. All tickets must be booked at the same time. Offer equates to £5 off each ticket. Available personal callers and telephone bookers only – sorry, not available via online sales. *online sales carry a small transaction charge The Summer Playhouse Deadly Game & Private Lives New Theatre, Cardiff Tuesday 1 to Saturday 12 July Evenings 7.30pm; Wednesday & Saturday Matinees 3pm Tickets: £7 - £24 Box Office: 029 2087 8889 Book Online: www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk |
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Tuesday, June 3, 2008 |
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