Theatre Group

Julie Horsman 80862704 & Chris Farleigh 8086 2882

Several members went to see a very interesting production of Macbeth by the Teatr Pies´n Kozła’s
Company (English translation Song of theGoat Theatre) at The Point. It was indeed an intricately crafted
combination of text, movement and polyphonic song and once I had given up trying to follow the story and
just watched the performance it became a truly enjoyable experience. Just a shame the music was too loud
and often drowned out the poetic voices.

Forthcoming Theatre Visits

Horrible Deaths Sarah Siddons Fan Club

31st October & 1st November 7pm & 9pm
Tickets £5.00 available from the Tourist Information Centre, Civic Centre Road 023 8083 3333
Promenade performance starting at Holy Rood Church, High Street, Southampton
Learn about some of Southampton’s more grisly history

The Rivals Chichester Festival Theatre

Tuesday 2nd of November. Tickets £23.40
It’s 1775 and the fashionable world descends on Bath, to take the waters, show off its finery, enjoy the
gossip and pursue romance. Among them are some of the most extraordinary comic characters to grace the
stage: the verbally misguided Mrs Malaprop, her absurdly romantic niece, Lydia Languish, the blinkered
Sir Anthony Absolute, the blustering Irishman Sir Lucius O’Trigger and the bumpkin Bob Acres.
Throughout the course of a single day these suitors and schemers and their servants indulge in an
assortment of hilariously extravagant intrigues before everyone is finally and satisfactorily coupled.
Starring Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles

The Madness of George 111 Theatre Royal Winchester

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Thursday 4 November 1.30pm Tickets £12.00
From the hand of national treasure Alan Bennett, author of The History Boys and Talking Heads, The
Madness of George III is a brilliant exploration of duty and kingship, an epic play about the ties that bind
us together as family, as a society and as a nation. Gripping drama, dangerous politics and irreverent
comedy collide in a rollercoaster ride where the health of the nation is at the mercy of the mental health of
one man.
Please note that there is a half hour pre-show discussion on the making of the show for anyone interested
in the behind-the-scenes processes involved in bringing it to the stage. All welcome.

The Missionary’s Position Nuffield Theatre

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Saturday 13 November 7.30pm Tickets £10.00
THE MISSIONARY’S POSITION is the real life story of the Rector of Stiffkey - the original Dirty Vicar
and great English eccentric of the 1930’s.
A vaudeville comic turned clergyman, it was Reverend Harold Davidson’s mission to save the countless
young women working on the notorious Soho streets from a life of sin. So why was he up in court on 5
counts of immoral conduct? Flamboyant, music hall style with comic routines, saucy dances and
heartwarming songs, telling the incredible true story of one of England’s great eccentrics!

Christmas Cracker Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Cadogan Hall

Tuesday December 21st 3pm Tickets £29.50, Coach £12.50 – total cost £42.00
Just a few tickets left
Or have a day in London for Just £12.50

Theatre of a different sort!

The Magic Circle Magic Circle Headquarters London
Tuesday 15th February 7.30pm Tickets and coach £44.00
Leaving Totton at 4.30pm and arriving back approximately 12.30am
The Magic Circle runs a regular evening of mystery and laughter as provided by some of the club's top
magicians for members of the public. "Meet The Magic Circle" happens throughout the year and lasts for
about 3 hours.
You are welcomed with either a glass of sherry or a soft drink before watching close-up magic. You will
hear a short entertaining talk on the history of mystery, starting from 4,000 BC, but then bringing you right
up to date with what's happening in the world of magic today. During the interval you will be served a
round of Sandwiches and coffee whilst magicians perform their tricks in front of you. Then its take your
seat in the theatre for the stage show
Those attending firstly see performances of close-up magic where miracles are brought about right under
your nose, and sometimes even in your own hands. Most onlookers have difficulty in believing their eyes
as to what they see. Our expert magicians achieve their results using immaculate sleight-of-hand.
Please contact Chris to book your seats email Christine.farleigh@ntlworld.com

The History Boys Chichester Festival Theatre

Tuesday 27th of January. Tickets £23.40
One of the great plays of the decade, The History Boys is set in a school in the North of England where a
boisterous bunch of bright, funny sixth-form boys are attempting to gain entrance to Oxford and
Cambridge whilst fending off the distractions of sport and sex. In Alan Bennett’s much-loved play,
staffroom battles and the anarchy of adolescence provide a rich vein of comedy.