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Imaginative adaptation of Dickens’ classic at the Memorial Hall and Theatre |
Northumberland Theatre Company is set to thrill audiences at the Memorial Hall and Theatre with its imaginative adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic The Old Curiosity Shop. This extensive tour, which takes the company to 40 rural venues in England, Scotland and Wales, comes to the Memo on Friday 24 September. Penned by regular NTC playwright Steward Howson, this innovative adaptation features a cast of six with actor Helen Buchanan who, in a twist on this classic tale of the struggle between good and evil, takes on the roles of both Little Nell and Quilip. Gillian Hambleton, director of the production said: “This is an ensemble piece, storytelling through physical creation of images and characters. In it, we have a twist to the tale with a female actor playing both leading roles – reflecting the central theme of the play – the struggle between good and evil.” Staying true to the inner life of the book this adaptation shows Dickens at his best - both humorous and a master of the grotesque – as the story follows Nell and her gambling-addicted Grandfather taking flight from demons and enemies. “The story is actually not about a shop at all. It’s a journey - undertaken by Nell and her Grandfather. Along the road they meet a whole fun and horror house set of characters who help and hinder, amuse and bemuse, sucker and succour them. It will definitely take the audience on a rollercoaster ride of emotions,” she added. The Old Curiosity Shop will be staged at the Memo on Friday 24 September, 7.30pm. Tickets cost £10 and £8 for concessions and are available to purchase online at www.memorialhalltheatre.co.uk or from the Box Office on 01446 738622 |
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Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
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