2016 sees the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death and a variety of events in the UK will mark the occasion (http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/jan/21/bbcs-shakespeare-festival-aims-to-make-the-bard-irresistible-to-everybody and http://www.telegraph.co.uk/theatre/actors/emma-rice-a-lot-of-shakespeare-feels-like-medicine/)
So we are particularly pleased that our first show of the new season, on Wednesday 2nd March, is SWEET MR SHAKESPEARE, a splendid production with four actors that has just completed a successful tour of South Africa.
So we are particularly pleased that our first show of the new season, on Wednesday 2nd March, is SWEET MR SHAKESPEARE, a splendid production with four actors that has just completed a successful tour of South Africa.
Described as a fascinating mix of life and art, the show examines reactions to the Bard over the last 400 years and mixes stories of Shakespeare's life and times with scenes from his best-loved works, from The Taming of the Shrew and The Merry Wives of Windsor to Hamlet and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
The cast of seasoned professionals is led by Delena Kidd (Family Affairs), Frankie Barrie (East Enders), Emily Raymond (RSC) and Andrew Wincott, whom many of you will know as Adam Macy in the Archers !
The show starts at 7pm and the bar will be open as usual from 6pm.
To book your tickets, please email fetatlecolombier@gmail.com
Members € 25 Non-Members € 30
NB: Please send your cheque in good time to make sure of your reservation.
To Julie Pearson, Belle Combe, 81170, Frausseilles.
And now, over to our president, Donald Douglas, re the new prices:
Dear Friends,
Because the costs of bringing over and putting on a show with four actors
With a full house, this will allow us to cover the costs of the theatre
Please tell all your friends, members and non-members, about the show, the date and the new prices, and please make your bookings as soon as possible !
We really do want this first show of the season to be a success, as it will give us some indication as to whether we can indeed branch out into presenting full-cast plays, and not be limited to one-man-shows. We need your support ! Please book now !
Because the costs of bringing over and putting on a show with four actors
are considerably higher, I'm afraid we have to raise the ticket prices. Those of you I spoke to after our last show all agreed that this would be acceptable and worthwhile.With a full house, this will allow us to cover the costs of the theatre
and
air fares, and hopefully give the actors some pocket money!
They will not receive anything
like
their regular salaries, but are happy to come to the Tarn for a weekend busman's holiday !Please tell all your friends, members and non-members, about the show, the date and the new prices, and please make your bookings as soon as possible !
We really do want this first show of the season to be a success, as it will give us some indication as to whether we can indeed branch out into presenting full-cast plays, and not be limited to one-man-shows. We need your support ! Please book now !
Donald.
Julie Pearson FET Bookings and Membership Secretary
Val says: we love the idea of the FET pushing forward and will be sending our cheque to renew and book the performance - 25 euros seems a reasonable price for really enjoyable live theatre.
