The Reading Room
A book club for theatre lovers, this popular course explores scripts from all eras and genres.
Details
Dates: Every Tuesday from 6th January - 24th March (except half term) Time: 10.45am - 12.45pm
Location: The Courtyard Arts Centre, Edgar Street, Hereford
Price: £65 per term plus plays (ordered by the participant)
what to expect
Facilitated by playwright and poet Sara-Jane Arbury, participants read plays out loud together, discussing the content and its relevance today.
Together they will explore work by acclaimed dramatists and will examine structure, characterisation, themes and styles.
this term’s reading
The Rose Tattoo - Tennessee Williams
After the death of her husband, Sicilian-American widow Serafina retreats from life. After learning of her husband’s misdeeds, she begins to open up to the possibility of experiencing love, both for herself and her teenage daughter.
Lipstick On Your Collar - Dennis Potter
A witty musical drama set in the 1950s - on the eve of the Suez crisis, half of the War Office's incumbents are true army men, British to the core and proud of it, but the remainder are world-weary national servicemen, aching to get into the civvies and the promise of a new life.
Comedy Of Errors - William Shakespeare
Shakespeare’s shortest farcical comedy that follows 2 sets of twins, separated at birth face confusion and mistaken identities as they search for their lost siblings.
who can join
Adults of all ages who love theatre, reading out loud and close script analysis.
How to book
To book call the Courtyard Box Office on 01432 340555.
For more information email Feral Production.