'I Elizabeth': A Clash Between Womanhood And Sovereignty
The Annesley Hall in Newcaste will have ‘royal’ blood treading the boards on Sunday 23rd January.
In the performance ‘I Elizabeth’, the queen in the play adapted and performed by Rebecca Vaughan and directed by Guy Masterson, faces a vital crossroads in her nation’s history. As a young monarch stepping from the shadows to unburden herself of her many troubles and reveal her innermost thoughts on marriage, succession, religion, war, and the challenges to her throne, she unfolds a complex and interesting character.
But time is against her. Elizabeth I was queen at 25, a political phoenix and famously unmarried, and was the most educated woman of her Age
Who was the woman beneath the crown? Using only Elizabeth’s words, solo performer Rebecca Vaughan explores the queen’s struggle to reconcile the desires of womanhood with the duties of sovereignty.
“Hairline“ described the play as “a moving, emotional and passionate production … a definite must see for history and theatre addicts.”
The Carrick Newspaper commented, “A performance worthy of an Academy Award Oscar”
‘I, Elizabeth,” was a sell-out hit at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2010. This show is all about art meeting history meeting entertainment. Not to be missed.
The 70-minute, no interval show is suited for the 12+ age group and starts at 3.00pm on Sunday 23rd January in The Annesley Hall, Newcastle. Admission is £10 / £8 concession.
A great way to spend a winter’s afternoon in Newcastle. For further details contact 02844 612233.]]>
'The Medium' To Be Performed In The Great Hall
The Medium will be showing in The Great Hall in the Downshire on 9th February 2011.
This is a gripping tale of the sinister world of the séance, where Madame Flora’s meddling with the supernatural leads to the evelation of a terrible secret – and a horrifying descent into madness.
With its brilliantly accessible music and powerful story, Menotti’s one-act masterpiece was one of the most successful operas ever staged on Broadway, running for over 200 performances. The Second Movement in association with NI Opera is delighted to be bringing its acclaimed production of The Medium to Northern Ireland.
Reviews have been very encouraging and supportive and Metro described it as “A cracking show”. www.secondmovement.org.uk www.niopera.com The show starts at 8.00pm in the The Great Hall, Downshire Estate, in Downpatrick. xa0Admission £12 / £8 concession. The show isxa0suitable for age 12+ For further information and tickets please contact 02844 612233.]]>- Advertisements -
