Theatre update

U3A Theatre Group – Leader - Julie Horseman tel:02380 862704
Christine Farleigh Tel. 023 8086 2882

Friday 20th July 9.15am saw 43 members and friends defying the predicted rain and on the way to The Globe Theatre, London. The rain came but we were in the coach! By the time we arrived at The Globe we had driven through the storm and arrived in the dry. Not for long though, as we started the Globe tour back came the heavy rain and though our tour was a little restricted, it was interesting to see the rain pouring down the lift doors and flooding areas of the floor including the pit. Weren’t we pleased our seating was undercover! However, unpredictable as ever, the weather changed dramatically and by 2pm when we were all sat in the auditorium waiting for the performance of The Merchant of Venice to begin, the ushers were handing out sun hats to all those in the pit. The improved weather increased our enjoyment of this excellent production and John McEnery’s performance of Shylock was definitely worthy of a special mention. A well balanced production with Director Rebecca Gatward making the most of Shakespeare’s bawdy humour. A superb theatrical experience where the audience is made to feel a part of the production.
At 5.15pm we were all back on the coach buzzing about our great day out however it was far from over…. – The flooding and the Friday night traffic out of London meant that we all arrived back at Totton at 9.45pm hungry and tired but happy!

Theatre Trips to come
Mayflower Theatre
Monday August 6th 7.30pm Chitty Chitty Bang Bang A stylish production which will give you that indescribable tingle which only musical theatre at its very very best can create.
Tickets £30.50
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Salisbury Playhouse
Tuesday September 25th 7.30pm Northanger Abbey
Catherine Morland is hopelessly addicted to Gothic novels that wreak havoc on her imagination. Her quiet, bookish life in rural Hampshire becomes suddenly more exciting when she is taken to enter the leisure society at Bath.
Tickets £17.00
(All tickets taken)

Thursday October 18th at 3pm Alphabetical Order
Lucy's colleagues know that they can depend on her for the information they need. Failing that, she's always good for a laugh and a cup of tea. When a perky 25 year old causes disruption, the newspaper they all work for comes under threat
Tickets £10.00...

Maskers Theatre
Monday 22nd October 7.30pm The Falling Sky
Tickets £7.50

Nuffield Theatre
Thursday 25th October 7.30pm Fragments
World renowned director Peter Brook’s superb celebration of the 20th Century’s most innovative and influential playwright is 90 minutes of pure, iconic theatre
Tickets £14.00

Tuesday November 6th 7.30pm Ketzal
A powerful visual masterpiece from Russian masters Derevo –the exceptional physical performance, design and lighting defies all genres, taking you on an unforgettable journey.
Tickets £14.00

Mayflower Theatre
Wednesday November 21st 7.30pm The Snow Queen The English National Ballet
This captivating new production of The Snow Queen breathes life into the fairy tale world of Hanns Christian Andersen’s famous story.
Tickets £38.00

The Royal Albert Hall
Monday 10th December 3pm John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration
Front Circle Tickets £20
Plus cost of travel