Not entirely Persuaded
The chance to see a stage adaptation of Persuasion in the very town where a crucial scene is set and where Jane Austen herself stayed, had me booking tickets straightaway. Once again, it was time to visit the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis, or as it’s known, ‘the little theatre by the sea.’ Persuasion […]
Antigone – Actors of Dionysus
This week’s trip to the little theatre by the sea was for Antigone. Toured by the Brighton-based Actors of Dionysus, it was created by playwright Christopher Adams. Actors of Dionysus aim to “create fresh, bold and urgent interpretations of Classical Greek work.” And they certainly succeeded on Saturday night in Lyme Regis. I know the […]
Mr Darcy Loses the Plot
Spotted the title, pressed “buy ticket” on the laptop. Who could resist something called Mr Darcy Loses the Plot? Another promising night at the theatre beckoned. Mr Darcy, in the middle of being written by Jane Austen, takes umbrage at her allowing Wickham to get the girls and have all the fun. He also takes offence […]
We Are Bronte
Another visit to Lyme’s wonderful little theatre by the sea. This time to see Publick Transport’s We Are Bronte. The poster intrigued me and, being a bit of a Bronte fan, I booked us in. A few weeks makes a big difference to the weather and all was calm as we walked along the front […]
Checking out Chekhov’s shorts
You know what it’s like. At the time of booking, a night out seems like such a good idea. Then the date comes around. And it’s February. It’s cold. It’s raining and blowing a hooley. Suddenly a night in your jammies in front of The Good Karma Hospital with a bar of chocolate seems far […]
