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Central Studio: 01256 418318
Central Studio is on the campus of Queen Mary's College, Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, RG21 3HF, telephone 01256 417511. Click here for a map.
Next productions
The Memory of Water, 16th to 17th April, 19:30
By Shelagh Stephenson. A killingly funny and compelling black comedy
presented by The Proteans. Three sisters meet on the eve of their
mother’s funeral. As the conflicts of their pasts emerge, the lies
and tensions reveal how family members have kept secrets from each
other in the name of protection. As the story unfolds, this
wonderfully witty play, with dramatic tension, mixes laughter and
family secrets from the past.
The Admirable Crichton, 5th to 8th May, 19:30
By J.M. Barrie. Lord Loam has modern ideas about his household; he
believes in treating his servants as his equals - at least
sometimes. His butler, Crichton, still believes that members of the
serving class should know their place and be happy there. When the
Loam family are shipwrecked on a desert island with the self-reliant
Crichton and lady's maid Tweeny, the class system is put to the
test.
Is That a Bolt in Your Neck?, 27th May, 19:30
As lightning flashes across the sky, the rugged silhouette of an old
dark house looms into view. Lost in a storm, this seems like the
only possible refuge – but what happens when you hear mysterious
moaning in the middle of the night? Behind every door lurks
unimaginable horror… Inspired by gothic horror movie classics of the
1930s, this is a fast-paced, rollicking ride mixing spooky
paranoia, surreal nightmare and frantic farce. Suitable for
audiences from ages 8 to 80, this is an ideal family show: packed
full of hilarious slapstick, verbal wit, live music and magical
illusion. With comedy and thrills galore you’ll gasp, laugh and
be amazed at the horrific experiments, the mind-boggling love, and
the sensational death-defying finale. This wonderfully inventive and
gripping comedy horror features three fearless actors, playing over
20 roles in 75 minutes of fast-paced fun and thrilling action.
A Midsummer Night's Dream, 23rd to 26th June,
19:30
By
William Shakespeare. In outdoor production at The Walled Garden, Down
Grange; arrive from 18:30 for a picnic.
If you go down to the Walled
Garden today, you're sure to find the ultimate feel-good summer rom-com in the shape of The Proteans' production of Shakespeare's
best loved play. Presented as anoutdoor production, you are
welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy before the show and to stay
afterward to dance under the stars with the cast members. Wear
comfortable shoes, bring some warmer clothes for when the sun goes
down, chairs or rug to sit on, but leave your brolly at home as
the show will happen at Central Studio if it rains!!! Created by
the team that brought you Much Ado About Nothing and last year's
80s set Twelfth Night, this promises to be full of lovestruck fun!
Tickets only sold through Central Studio Box Office and must be
purchased in advance. Book early to avoid disappointment as there
is only space for 50 people at each performance!
James and the Giant Peach, 8th to 9th July,
19:00 in Queen Mary Hall
When James Trotter lost his parents to a
rhinoceros and went to the big city to live with his two horrible
Aunts, all sorts of strange things started to happen, and when a big
peach starts to grow in the garden things get stranger! Find out
what happens when Bitesize Youth Theatre venture inside a giant
peach in a classic tale with a twist from the story by author Roald
Dahl. Leave your vegetables and creepy crawlies at home!
For more details
see Central Studio's web site at www.centralstudio.co.uk.