The Reading Room
A book club for theatre lovers, this popular course explores scripts from all eras and genres.
Details
Dates: Every Tuesday from 1st September - 1st December (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 and theatre practitioner Kate Ross, 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
Man and Superman - George Bernard Shaw
In this subversion of the Don Juan story, Shaw tells the tale of Ann who is placed into the guardianship of radical socialist Jack Tanner. Despite many objections, including from Jack himself, Ann is determined to marry him. The play serves as a study the role of women development of humanity at the turn of the 19th century.
A History of Water in the Middle East - Sabrina Mahfouz
British Egyptian Mahfouz always loved the mix of places and rivers she grew up around – Thames, Tees, Nile, Essequibo. With her identity blocking her ability to become a spy, she’s now on her own mission – to explore how the water of the Middle East has enabled British power through the ages.
Cat on A Hot Tin Roof - Tennessee Williams
Winner of a Pulitzer, Olivier and 4 Tony awards, Williams’ classic sees Maggie caught in the web of lies spun by the family she married up and in to. Now over 60 years old, the play looks at trust greed and the nature of love.
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.