Mansfield Palace Theatre Community Production

It's that time again when the Mansfield Palace Theatre start to plan for the annual Community Theatre production, and 2008 promises to be a magnificent one!

The Beaux’ Stratagem by George Farquhar

Adapted and Directed by Adam Pownall

 

Beaux; plural of Beau (pronounced BOZE): A man who gives excessive attention to dress, appearance and social etiquette.

 

Stratagem; (pronounced STRA-TUH-GEM): A trick or scheme designed to outwit an enemy or obtain an advantage.

 

Two fashionable beaux; Archer and Aimwell, have fallen on hard times spending their fortune on gambling and drinking. They plan to travel through small towns, entrap young heiresses, steal their money and move on. Their adventures in a quick twenty-four hours include flirting with the bar maid, making love to the wives and heiresses, fighting off the highwaymen and exposing the French. This is Farquhar’s most beloved play, which dances between the comedy of situation, wit and manners.

 

It's all a fun, uproarious evening of comedy and mayhem.

 

We need men!

 

As always we are looking to recruit new members.  This year’s play has many fantastic parts for both sexes and our current group is dominated by female members so we are looking especially for new male members

 

There will be a meeting on Monday 9th June, 7pm to 9pmin the Upstairs Lounge at Mansfield Palace Theatre to launch this year’s Community Theatre performance.  This will be a great opportunity for regular participants and new members to meet and chat over some tea and cake.  The Director and the Palace's Manager will also be on hand to greet and answer any questions you may have.

 

If you know any other theatre enthusiasts that may like to join the Community Theatre feel free to bring them along to the evening.  So please do pass on the launch details to anyone you feel is a secret thespian.

 

Information, 2008 Schedule

 

• Rehearsals will now begin 8th Sept and the performances will be in the production week of November 17th (a 10 week rehearsal process).

 

• Rehearsals will be on Mondays 7pm to 9pm and Saturdays from 10.30am to ensure a better use of space at the theatre and to allow for input from experienced arts professionals.

 

• Performance. Another new development will be a matinee preview performance at 2pm, on Weds 19th Nov of production week (all other performances will be as normal on the Weds, Thurs, Fri and Sat at 7.30pm).

 

For further information please contact Adam Pownall,  Community Theatre Director at Mansfield Palace Theatre on Email: adpownall@mansfield.gov.uk, T: 01623 412928