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2010 Season
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Programme
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Performers | Synopsis |
| APRIL 2-5, & 10-12 | DISNEY’S BEAUTY & THE BEAST BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. Book by Linda Woolverton |
Kidz R Us | A tale as old as time. Be our guest at the home of the sinister Beast, where Belle must discover the man behind the monster before it is too late. Disney’s classic musical has entranced audiences all over the world with its romantic songs and breathtaking imagination. |
| MAY 24-28 | A MERE INTERLUDE A new play by Alan M. Kent based on a short story by Thomas Hardy. Music composed by The People’s String Foundation |
BishBashBosh Productions | Set in 1860s Cornwall, Baptista has dreams of a happy and fulfilling future, but she finds herself making an unexpected decision which will change her life forever. It’s something we have all done: a moment of madness, a play for passion, a mere interlude. |
| MAY 31, JUNE 1-4 | JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber |
The Barnstormers | The story of the FInal six days in the life of Jesus Christ told through the troubled eyes of Judas Iscariot. One of the most popular musicals ever created, this iconic show pulses with energy and contains such well known musical numbers as ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, ‘Hosanna’ and of course ‘Superstar’. |
| JUNE 7-11 | METAMORPHOSIS by Steven Berkoff |
Rough Coast | Inspired by Franz Kafka’s story, Gregor Samsa, a humble, industrious man finds himself transformed into a gigantic beetlelike insect upon waking. Through his harrowing and absurdly comic journey, Gregor comes to represent the quintessential outsider and alien. |
| JUNE 14-18 | JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH adapted for the stage by David Wood, from the book by Roald Dahl |
Illyria | Orphan James is sent to live with his aunts who treat him horribly. An old man gives him a bag containing the strongest magic in the world. When James accidentally spills it near the old peach tree the most marvellous things happen. Fun for all ages. |
| JUNE 21-25 | THE DOCTOR’S DAUGHTER inspired by William Shakespeare’s ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’ |
Central School of Speech and Drama | An intriguing tale of trickery and infatuation. Helen is in love with the wrong boy. But she has a cunning plan, and arranges things so that he has to marry her. But can she decide if she really wants him after all? |
| JUNE 28-30, JULY 1-2 | WEST SIDE STORY book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim |
Full Tilt Theatre Company | This musical adaptation of Romeo and Juliet is set in New York City , where rival street gangs (the Jets and the Sharks) battle for territory and respect. Is the love affair between former Jets leader Tony and Maria, sister to Sharks leader Bernardo, doomed to failure? |
| JULY 5-9 | ROMEO AND JULIET by William Shakespeare |
Brighton Little Theatre | Two young people striving unsuccessfully to overcome the prejudice of an unjust society are as recognisable to a 21st century audience as they were in the 16th century. This production pulls no punches and will keep you on the edge of your seats. |
| JULY 12-16 | LE BOURGEOIS GENTILHOMME by Molière, adapted by Miles Malleson as ‘The Prodigious Snob’ |
Newport Playgoers | Family entertainment pure and simple – a story set in 17th century France about the social climbing nouveauriche Monsieur Jourdain. Lovers, tricksters, fraudulent aristocrats, dancers and singers all combine to provide a show full of comedy, colour and spectacle. |
| JULY 19-23 | THE BARTERED BRIDE by Bedrich Smetana |
Surrey Opera | Charming rustic peasants, a lively daughter with a crush on the local landowner’s son, a well-known overture and wonderful score and a jilted lover in a bear costume. Surrey Opera return with a new production of Smetana’s comic masterpiece. |
| JULY 26-30 | ON THE RAZZLE by Tom Stoppard |
Stamford Shoestring Theatre | Two humble shop assistants escape their master to make hay and havoc in 19th century Vienna . With a whirlwind of mistaken identities, tongue-twisters, double entendres, romantic complications and lots of tartan, this is a treat for all the family. |
| AUGUST 2-6 | MOBY DICK! THE MUSICAL Book and lyrics by Robert Longden, music by Hereward Kaye and Robert Longden |
The Mitre Players | The girls of St. Godley’s School are in trouble! Money for the school has run out and the place will have to close. Using whatever they can find at hand, the girls mount an exuberant musical version of Moby Dick to keep the school afloat. |
| AUGUST 9-13 | LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST by William Shakespeare |
Winchester College Players | Navarre and his courtiers vow to fast, study and see no ladies, but they’ve overlooked the arrival of the Princess of France and her entourage. Cupid chalks up an easy victory over learning, whilst this hilarious and moving comedy ends quite unexpectedly. |
| AUGUST 16-20 | TRUMPETS AND DRUMS by Bertolt Brecht |
Hertfordshire Players | Boston has fallen! In the New World there is disobedience and revolution like never before. In Shrewsbury Capt Plume recruits by fair means or foul, but mostly foul. Hearts broken, brothels raided, prisons filled and off to fight for Good King George! Epic, political, hysterical theatre. |
| AUGUST 23-27 | LARK RISE by Keith Dewhurst, based on ‘Lark Rise to Candleford‘ by Flora Thompson |
The Tower Theatre Company | Flora Thompson’s much loved books are brought vividly to life in a heart-warming celebration of English rural life in the 1880s. Using lively folk music and a rich cast of characters, it evokes a vanishing world of agricultural customs seen through the eyes of young Laura. |
| AUGUST 30-31, SEPTEMBER 1-3 | HOT MIKADO music arranged and adapted by Rob Bowman, book and lyrics adapted by David H Bell |
Truro Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society | Based on Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado, this energetic and exhilarating show will have you tapping your feet. With music ranging from blues to swing and hot gospel, this zoot suited, tap dancing and colourful show guarantees to entertain all the family. |
| SEPTEMBER 6-10 | THE ROVER by Aphra Benn |
The Questors Theatre | A lively Restoration Comedy. Handsome philandering cavalier Willmore arrives in Venice at Carnival time with his friends. Exiled from Cromwell’s England , the men become involved with two sisters, as well as several prostitutes. A vigorous tale of romantic intrigues, duels, disguises and masks. |
| SEPTEMBER 13-17 | THE GONDOLIERS by W.S. Gilbert & A. Sullivan |
Cambridge University G.&.S. Society | The ever popular satire on Republicanism, set in Venice and Spain . Sparkling music, exciting dances and a ‘comedy of errors’ combine in this colourful extravaganza. |
| SEPTEMBER 18-19 | PROMS AT THE MINACK | Mount Charles Band with Cheryl Brendish | Bring your flags, horns and whistles to help create the traditional Proms ambience. A great party atmosphere brings the curtain down on another Minack season. |
The above programme may be subject to change - please confirm details with the Theatre.
Further information on the Minack Programme and Booking details is available on the Minack Theatre web site (click on the link below).
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